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Campfires. Campfires . At the end of this session you will be able to:. Explain the role for the campfire in Scout training Describe the format of a campfire and important cautions Plan and run a balanced Scout campfire programme. Why Campfires?. Are used as a Development opportunity
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Campfires At the end of this session you will be able to: • Explain the role for the campfire in Scout training • Describe the format of a campfire and important cautions • Plan and run a balanced Scout campfire programme
Why Campfires? • Are used as a Development opportunity • Allows fun, friendship and relaxation • Differs from an informal ‘sing-song’
Leader Moderate fire, that lights first time Formal circle Opening and Closing ceremonies Yarn or message Campfires Ingredients
Songs (with word sheets etc) Some skits/action/yells/rounds songs Coffee & rusks afterwards Campfires Ingredients
Hints for Campfire • Must have a program • Keep moral tone/discipline • Introduce something new • Build tempo then wind down
Hints for Campfire • Don’t hold too often • Choose leader carefully • Practice songs etc
Campfires Are you now able to: • Explain the role for the campfire in Scout training • Describe the format of a campfire and important cautions • Plan and run a balanced Scout campfire programme