davideagle89 10 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 I need help with ideas for a Campfire program. The theme is "Be the Hero" It must be clean and in keeping with the Scout Law. I need ideas for songs, stunts or stories. Thanks in advance, David Link to post Share on other sites
OneHour 11 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 How about to start the night off: - A nice flag retirement ceremony with patriotic songs such as: - God Bless America - My Country 'Tis of Thee - America the Beautiful - Stars Spangled Banner and finishing the ceremony with Taps (a nice one to toss it in there is "I'm Proud to be an American") - What we also did was to invite several of the parents who were or are in the Arm Forces to participate in the ceremony (namely placing the Field of Blue into the fire). When we did that, it brought a lot of tears to the campfire. - We also invited them to tell us about their service years and what was most memorable and the reason(s) why they serve (be careful on that one ... ask first to see if they agree). - We presented to them the grommets from the flag(s) that we retired. I have one WWII veteran came up to me at our Pack meeting and showed the grommet that he has placed it in his key ring. Here is a site that you can find any number of skits that would be patriotic in theme. http://www.geocities.com/~pack215/songs.html http://www.macscouter.com/top_stuff/directory.html 1Hour(This message has been edited by OneHour) Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 DO you mean patriotic heroes? if so Onehour has excellent suggestions, if not, what direction/theme would you like to go with? Link to post Share on other sites
davideagle89 10 Posted April 14, 2005 Author Share Posted April 14, 2005 My woodbadge theme is "Be the Hero." The troop guides did a skit of 12 superheros, Mr. Trustyworthy etc. They illustrated the Scout Law with their skit. I am looking for anything that will fit with the theme of "Be the Hero" Patriotic works Superhero works Anything that communicates Scouting would work well. Songs, Stunts, Stories & Showmanship I am the PL of the program patrol and am in charge of organizing a campfire. I am just looking for some great ideas that will WOW the SM. They said you "Know and Use your Resources" so I am using this forem to hopefully get some ideas. Thanks David I am an Antelope, but someday . . . "I uses to be an Antelope, a good ol' Antelope too. . ." Link to post Share on other sites
OldGreyEagle 5 Posted April 14, 2005 Share Posted April 14, 2005 Ok, for an opening you need to sing a few songs about heroes, and here are my favorites There's no need to fear! Underdog is here! when criminals in this world appear and break the laws that they should fear and frighten all who see or hear the cry goes up both far and near for Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! speed of lightning, roar of thunder fighting all who rob or plunder Underdog. Underdog! when in this world the headlines read of those whose hearts are filled with greed who rob and steal from those who need to right this wrong with blinding speed goes Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! Underdog! speed of lightning, roar of thunder fighting all who rob or plunder Underdog. Underdog! Mr. Trouble never hangs around, when he hears this Mighty sound, Here I come to save the day! That means that Mighty Mouse is on the way! Yes sir, when there is a wrong to right, Mighty Mouse will join the fight! On the sea or on the land, He's got the situation well in hand! Hercules, hero of song and story Hercules, winner of ancient glory fighting for the right fighting with his might with the strength of ten ordinary men Hercules, people are safe when near him Hercules, only the evil fear him softness in his eyes iron in his thighs virtue in his heart fire in every part of the mighty Hercules! Get them started on these, and they will know your theme is heroes Link to post Share on other sites
Snake Eater 10 Posted April 15, 2005 Share Posted April 15, 2005 There are some great stories about heroes in "The Book of Virtues". My cubs particularly liked the story of Ulyses and the Cyclops when I told it. Link to post Share on other sites
Lynda J 10 Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 another great site for ceremonies and such is Scoutxing.com. I got my boys crossover program from there. Link to post Share on other sites
johndaigler 10 Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Sorry, I can't give you the names (I'm just a lowly Wolf DL - we're not really aloowed out into the woods too much!), but I'm sure there are camp songs about Scout Leaders. Isn't the point that these colleagues are (can be) heroes becuase of their impact on boys? Don't forget the Fire Magic!! Link to post Share on other sites
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