Advancement ceremonies tracking sheets webelos transition traditional scouting bushmans cord senior scouts do program. Guards one or more for each flag helps to post the colors, if this is done and protects the flag. How to do an outdoor flag ceremony by connie clark. Mar 8, 2017 are your girls ready for their first flag ceremony. Scout flag ceremony pdf boy scout opening flag ceremony. Printable eagle banner boy scout banner pack meeting eagle scout court of honor instant download pdf make your pack meeting, or eagle court of honor festive with a unique, easy to make, on my honor scout banner. Look at the right sleeve of any cub scout, boy scout, or venturer, and youll see just how important the american flag is to the boy scouts of america. Color guard, advance the color guard goes to the front of the room and stands next to the flags, with the same number at each flag. The 5day flags of valor event includes over 2,000 flags on a sports field of a school commemorating the current and past service of community veterans. Check out this video to learn how to participate in a flag ceremony as a boy scout. Cub scout flag ceremony emblem boy scouts of america. Boy scout troop 889, the woodlands, texas chartered by christ church united methodist. Scout law with a prayer troop assembles in u formation for a scoutmasters minute.
The following is a sample of a simple flag retirement ceremony that has been used by boy scout troop 849 in manhattan beach, ca. The flag is a symbol of our living country and itself is considered a. You may also sing a patriotic song and repeat the girl scout promise and law. The ceremony should be conducted with dignity and respect and the flag burned completely to ashes. I could not find anything online about flag retirement that was current in my city of pomona, ca. Now, please join me in the girl scout promise on my honor, i will try to serve god and my country, to help people at all times, and to live by the girl scout law. How to properly retire an american flag us flag etiquette. Tall timbers district, sam houston area council, boy scouts of america standard flag ceremony. Used to announce that the flag ceremony is to begin. Updated september 29, 2017 when you hold a simple and dignified flag ceremony, youll give this american symbol the respect it deserves. American flag does not touch the floor or groundand to help with the posting.
Opening ceremony have the scouts offstage, ready holding the flags. Flag ceremony script standard opening flag ceremony 1. You will be expected to live according to the scout law and the scout oath you took tonight and to be regular in attendance at troop activities. All flag bearers stop before the flag stands, evenly lined up, guards behind. Flag ceremonies 101 stars and stripes, the star spangled banner, old glorywhatever you call it, the american flag is an important symbol to girl scouts here in the united states of america. The opening ceremony officially signals the start of a troop meeting. Face the flag the following item may be used for an opening flag ceremony for troop meetings, courts of honor, pta meetings, or any flag ceremony where it would be appropriate. In the scouts bsa handbook for girls 39006, 2019 printing, sku 684768, pp.
Here fly twentyfour hours a day, the 50star american flag, the banner of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, the crest of the city of pittsburgh, the ensign of the boy scouts of. The american flag receives the place of honor and is put to the right of, in front. Simple closing flag ceremony for cub scouts lowering of the flag. The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably.
The girl scout incharge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony. Printable eagle banner boy scout banner pack meeting. Display the old flag, give its history, if known, pledge of allegiance 2. This signals the color guard to advance with the flags, or advance to pick up the flags. Other two scouts each take a single knee at two lower corners of the flag. Scout 3 lighting blue candle the blue of my flag is for truth and. This can be used if doing an outdoor flag ceremony, have girl scouts form a u shape around the flag. Some of the language in this ceremony is meant as poking some good natured fun at a well loved and respected scout master of 7 years, as he retires. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony oc boy scouts. In fact, some of us adults couldnt remember all of them either. This fun emblem is designed for cub scouts to earn when they participate in a flag ceremony. A second class scout, having completed all the requirements, should be able to lead a hike, care for his own equipment, set up a campsite, and perform basic first aid.
The basis for this ceremony came from camp whitsett during the summer of 1994. During a flag ceremony from the audiences perspective, the us flag is on their. Guards one or more for each flag helps to post the colors, if this is done and protects the flag s honor. With its five stately flag poles towering to 80 feet, flag plaza, is an extraordinary sight. You can choose to have just 2 flag bearers, 2 or 3 scouts following, 2 in front and 2 behind, or any crisp formation depending on number of scouts in color guard. Traditional award badges 1st year summer camp tffc requirements in 1911 journey requirements. Any even number of guards may be used, bu usually four or six girls are sufficient. From the buddy system as explained in the boy scout handbook to the patrol method, the course uses familiar techniques to help convey the fun and fellowship of scouting, to demonstrate the knowledge leaders need to fulfill their roles successfully, and to reinforce safety issues. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony please remember these points of u.
Scout mom girl scout troop scout leader cub scout crafts cub scout activities scout games kid activities cub scouts wolf tiger scouts. Once the flag remnants and fire are ready, you perform the following ceremony. Flag lettering regulations can be found in the bsa guide to awards and insignia or at veteran unit emblems may be added at no extra charge. Have the color guard in the back of the room, ready holding the flags. In fact, conducting a flag retirement ceremony is a very meaningful opportunity. Use these flash cards to memorize the meaning of the boy scout law. Special attention should be given to the scout earning the award. It is as easy as print, cut out, punch holes, and thread with twine. It helps to lower the loops to the base of the flagpole so it is ready for the ceremony.
Woods of wisdom moore county boy scout of north carolina. We know you will be a fine addition to our troop, and we welcome you. Let us rise and dedicate ourselves with our pledge to the flag and follow with the boy scout promise. They salute the flag after theyve posted the colors. We wear it proudly on our vests and sashes, and if any of you have been to a girl scout event, chances are youve seen or participated in a flag ceremony. Honor guard for cub scout packs 4 web ii scouts and 2 adult leaders. Chapter 2 of the scout bsa handbooks are about citizenship. The american flag is always displayed to its own right. Flag ceremonies 101 girl scouts river valleys volunteers. The ceremony can be a combination of many different other ceremony parts 1. Scouts stand at attention, stand straight, hands at your sides, not.
Simple indoor opening flag ceremony for cub scouts. Salute to the flagsalute to the flag to salute the flag, stand at attention and place your right hand over your heart. Your local boy scouts or girl scouts council can help. How to conduct a cub scout flag ceremony free printable. In boy scouts, each court of honor, troop meeting, flag in, and patrol meeting can use one. Opening ceremonies set the stage for the pack meeting and can reflect the core values. Flag ceremonies issaquah sammamish girl scout service unit. No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the united states of america. A boy scout ceremony can be silly or solemn, loud or quiet, large or small. Snacks or reception make sure the girls are involved in the planning of this event as appropriate. Compass work, nature observation, camp tools, and swimming are areas where new skills are mastered and demonstrated. Possible commands for a flag ceremony girl scouts, attention.
Jun 05, 2016 a video of a girl scout flag ceremony, including commands. A video of a girl scout flag ceremony, including commands. Check the flag against the rope to make sure the attachments line up before the flag ceremony. Here fly twentyfour hours a day, the 50star american flag, the banner of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, the crest of the city of pittsburgh, the ensign of the boy scouts of america, and one of the historic forerunners of old glory. Time it in such a way that it ends the meeting as close to the appointed hour as possible.
Scouts who take part in a flag ceremony should be in full uniform. It is the perfect patch to remind them of an important american. This is a general format script to help guide your ceremony. Wait for the honor guard or flag detail to unravel and fold the flag into a quarter foldresume reading when honor guard is standing ready. Tonight, the boy scout troop will perform the flag retirement ceremony. If a flag ceremony was used in the opening, it is appropriate to retire the flag as a closing ceremony. The program structures participation like a boy scout troop.
Camp wolfeboro 2016 flag ceremony by bsa troop 243 from lafayette, ca. See more ideas about flag, boy scouts and cub scouts. If there is no bugle, whistle to the colors and retreat. Ceremonies help girl scouts mark special events throughout the year, such as bridging to another level, earning a national leadership journey award, or getting a girl scout pin. Did you know the boy scouts of america is one of the very few. Camp uniforms are acceptable for outdoor ceremonies. To ensure flag uniformity, it is a policy of the boy scouts of america that only unit flags complete with lettering be sold.
Furthermore, paragraph k of this same title 36, section 176, states. A couple of years ago, we wanted to include a session about how to honor the flag during our cub scout. How to honor the flag during cub scout flag ceremonies. You may only have flag bearers, 2 or 3 scouts following, 2 in front and 2 behind, or any crisp formation depending on number of scouts in color guard. Audience salute the same process as above takes place with the flag bearer lowering the flag, slowly. Face the flag during a hoisting or lowering ceremony be silent as the flag passes.
Our camps have begun and ended each day with the raising and lowering of the flag for decades and this is an iconic girl scout moment for many of our members. Make the closing ceremony itself brief and dignified. Opening flag ceremony or promiselaw candle ceremony 2. Respect paid to the old flag read aloud i am old glory i am old glory. While at the noac, i attend a very well done ceremonies presentation called the other ceremonies. Scout just behind the flag carries the flag stand in procession. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Title 36, section 176, of the united states code states. The us flag is on the right, then state flag, then troop flag on the left as the color guard is facing towards the front of the room or, us flag in front, followed by state, then troop flag. Posted on september 12, 2016 october 7, 2016 by sally. Boy scout investiture ceremonies investiture ceremony 1 the notable thing about this investiture is its simplicity. Ceremonies can commemorate accomplishments or add something special to the beginning or end of a groups meeting.
An opening ceremony can be any short thing to get a meeting started just as a closing ends an event. Nonuniformed scouts, place your hand over your heart. Many fail because a scout forgets his lines or the staging is too complicated. While the scouts are performing the flag dissection, other scouts should start and tend a medium size, wood fire preferably in a metal drum or incinerator. Boy scout flag designed for outdoor or indoor display, this scouting flag is made from 100% superpolyester fabric and measures 3 x 5. Boy scouts can earn any of 121 different merit badges in areas ranging from art to. If you plan to do a flag retirement at a cub scout event, or an event where cub scouts may be present, such as a camporee, carefully think through what you plan to do.
Ceremonies in girl scouting issaquah sammamish girl scout. Girl scout flag ceremony girl scout troop leader, girl. Many troops will start things off with a presentation of the us flag along with repeating the pledge of allegiance. This is one of the biggest benefits of being involved in cub scouting both wolf and arrow of light cub scouts have adventures that involve a cub scout flag ceremony wolf adventure council fire duty to country 1. Second class boy scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. There are many more elaborate, more impressive ceremonies, but they can be unsuccessful. The girls in the flag ceremony do not talk or sing during the ceremony, or react to each other or to the audience. Practice at your meeting and be ready for a formal opportunity to share your pride in the great country we live in.
Please expect delivery delays on some items, but let us know if you need an item by a particular. A flag ceremony or patriotic opening helps them learn about their. What kinds of ceremonies are used at pack meetings. Scout law flag ceremonies flag ceremonies patriotic opening scoutmasters minute announcements closing ceremonies patriotic closing singing ceremony snappy closing. The scout oath the boy scout promise is the worlds most oftrepeated oath, and its recitation is very frequently included in the opening ceremony of troop meetings. Flag ceremony script farthest north girl scout counsel. Retire the flag with proper camp ceremony using a bugle. The boy scouts of america welcomes your comments and suggestions on how to improve. Scout 2 lighting white candle the white of my flag is for purity, cleanness of purpose, thought,word and deed. Honor guard for cub scout packs 4 web ii scouts and 2 adult leaders for boy scouts troops 4 selected honor scouts and 2 adult leaders script. This discussion topic is about the us flag code, the us pledge of allegiance, bugle calls, bsa flag ceremonies. Also, regulations for flag lettering prohibit variations in the wording and location of the lettering on the unit flag. Many of our kids have not been exposed to flag etiquette before their first flag ceremony, so take the time to give them some basic instruction.
Us flag code and flag ceremonies scouts bsa program. Flag ceremonies are a longstanding girl scout tradition that honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it represents. Leader, american flag bearer, scout flag bearer, honor guard presentation of the colors see diagram leader says. Flag ceremonies teach boys how to handle and present the u. At a flag ceremony, you say the pledge of allegiance in the presence of a flag. Cub scout flag ceremony cheat sheets for boys to help.
Finding a cub scout flag ceremony that the scouts can remember was hard. Flag protocol, ceremonies and activities girl scouts of. May 16, 2016 flag ceremonies are a longstanding girl scout tradition that honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it represents. The denner only needs to remember 21 words in this presentation of the colors. A scout should receive his new badge of rank as soon as possible after his achieve. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony now to begin. The next morning it is brought out and, at the ceremony of reveille, run aloft as a symbol of our belief in the resurrection of the body. The scouts only have to remember five steps to lead it.
Those not in uniform, please place your right hand over your heart. Cub scout flag ceremony cheat sheets for boys to help them remember all the steps to calling the opening or closing flag ceremony. The presentation of the first class citation should be included. Cub scout flag ceremony script free printable cheat sheet learn how to conduct a cub. Participate in an outdoor flag ceremony scouter forum. Holding a cub scout flag ceremony is one of the ways that we teach our children patriotism so that they can become good citizens when theyre adults. The acting cubmaster for a cub scout pack, the acting senior patrol leader for a boy scout troop, or the crew president for a venturing crew. One scout grasps the upper right corner of the flag and raises it up so the flag hangs full. Instead, the flag bearer and the members of the color guard stand silently at attention during the flag ceremony.
The girggiirrgirl scout in chargel scout in chargel scout in charge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony. Girl scout reads the highlighted text while other troop members walk and post the colors in the designated location. This ceremony works best when many people are present. The scouts maintain a vigil over the fire until all traces of the flag remnants are destroyed. Scout flag ceremony cheat sheet about flag collections. The girl scoutincharge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces each part of the ceremony. A flagpole is conveniently available, so groups of three or four scouts practice running the flag up and down the pole.
Heavyduty nylon flag makes a handsome show of pack pride, featuring blue letters on gold on top and reverse color combo on bottom. You did service for others, showed respect for the flag, and used the scout oath to help direct your actions. Girl scouts performing a flag ceremony must wear complete girl scout uniforms. Narrator scout steps forward and lights each of the four candles to illuminate the flag then returns to position to the audiences right.
The us flag is on the right, then troop flag on the far left. Second cl rank cheat sheet boy scout troop 957 10 24 75 scouts convention 2 bsa flag ceremony closing aboutread more scout flag ceremony cheat sheet. Boy scout troop 889 the woodlands, texas, boy scouts of. It is a modification of john waynes face the flag my son. Please cross the colors only the bearersguards with the american flag and the pack flag move. On a table in a threecandle holder at the head of the room are three candles and a lighter or matches.
For instructions for closing, see simple indoor closing flag ceremony. How to participate in a flag ceremony as a boy scout. During retreat, us flag goes in front with troop flag just behind and carried slightly lower. If your group includes girls from other countries, girls can honor their flags, too, and conduct an international flag ceremony. Lets color guard know the ceremony is about to begin. When the scoutmaster is done, the spl leads everyone in the scout law, after which they call up the chaplains aid to deliver a prayer of thanks. The arrow of light badge is the only cub scout award that can be worn on the boy scout uniform.