Demonstrate how to conduct an opening flag ceremony. You may also sing a patriotic song and recite the girl scout promise andor law. Flag ceremonies issaquah sammamish girl scout service unit. Simple indoor opening flag ceremony for cub scouts.
Girl scout reads the highlighted text while other troop members walk. Always give the flag of the united states the position of honor. Many cub scout packs, boy scout troops, and girl scout troops retire flags regularly as well. This ceremony works best when many people are present. The girl scout incharge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces each part of the ceremony. Especially appropriate for flag day activities or patriotic holiday events. When the scout has resumed hisher place in the horseshoe, the scout leader gives the order for the scouts to be at ease. Bringing in the colors can be done in a simple way or in a more formal manner. This post may contain affiliate links which means we. The american flag is always displayed to its own right. When you show respect for the flag, you are showing respect for all it represents. 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. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony please remember these points of u. 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.
The girl scout in charge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony. A flag ceremony honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes. Practice at your meeting and be ready for a formal opportunity to share your pride in the great country we live in. Cub scout basic 2 flag opening ceremony now to begin. Flag ceremonies 101 girl scouts river valleys volunteers. 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. Flag retirement facility south fayette township, pa. The us and troop flag can be already positioned at the front of the room or brought in with a color guard. Each began with a flag ceremony and everyone pledging allegiance to the flag. Color guard, advance o this signals the color guard to advance with the flags, or advance to pick up the flags. Cub scout ceremonies for dens and packs contents contents. Flag ceremony the flag of our country is more than a something. Ceremonies for dens and packs st gerald catholic church.
Make sure youth know the path and walking route see graphic. During a flag ceremony from the audiences perspective, the us flag is on their righthand side, and other flag. 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. Scout skills s ceremonies item code fs 315073 apr04 edition no 3 103847 0845 300 1818 the scout association. Simple indoor opening flag ceremony monmouth council, bsa. Building a better world, council fire, cub scout ceremonies, cub scout meetings, cub scout resources, cub scouts 101 how to conduct a cub scout flag ceremony free printable. Girl scout reads the highlighted text while other troop members walk and post the colors in the designated location.
When the flag is lowered, the following procedure should be adopted. The flag is a symbol of our living country and itself is considered a living thing. The flag ceremony service patch can be a great acknowledgement that your group respects the american flag. The flag is a symbol of our living country and itself is considered a. Per the marine drill and ceremony manual ready is the preparatory signal to alert the group that a command is coming, and two being the command to drop the salute. Stars and stripes, the star spangled banner, old glorywhatever you call it, the american flag is an important symbol to girl scouts in the united states. Ceremonies for girl scouts sample ceremonies for all occasions girl scouts carolinas peaks to piedmont this booklet accompanies planning ceremonies with girls enrichment training.
Girl scouts performing a flag ceremony must wear complete girl scout uniforms. The following is a sample of a simple flag retirement ceremony that has been used by boy scout troop 849 in manhattan beach, ca. You may also sing a patriotic song and repeat the girl scout promise and law. A scout should receive his new badge of rank as soon as possible after his achieve. A flag ceremony or patriotic opening helps them learn about their american heritage. Flag ceremonies are the perfect way to start and end a whole host of activities, from. Working with scouts and showing respect to a flag, whether its saying the pledge, presenting a flag at a ceremony or parade, or. Any even number of guards may be used, but usually four or six girls are sufficient. 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. Saluting the flag, stand at attention and place your right hand over your heart. By using these skills sessions in conjunction with the boy scout handbook, trainers can be sure new leaders are. The scouts only have to remember five steps to lead it. Girl scouts always use the citizens salute even if they are in uniform.
At a flag ceremony, you say the pledge of allegiance in the presence of a flag. If your group includes girls from other countries, girls can honor their flags, too, and conduct an international flag ceremony. The girl scout incharge or caller is a designated girl scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony. Scout leaders love having this convenient guide on running the cub scout flag ceremony.
For instructions for closing, see simple indoor closing flag ceremony. Administrative commissioner commissioning ceremonyroundtable commissioner commissioning ceremonyunit commissioner commissioning ceremony. The facility, located near the fairview entrance pavilion, allows individuals and groups to respectfully dispose of u. Girl scout flag ceremony girl scout songs, girl scouts. The basis for this ceremony came from camp whitsett during the summer of 1994.
Ceremonies for girl scouts girl scouts peaks to piedmont. If you have been to a girl scout event, chances are youve seen or participated in a flag ceremony. Chapter 2 of the scout bsa handbooks are about citizenship. Girl scout flag ceremony by sandi johnson teachers pay. 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. The denner and assistant denner walk to the front of the room and face audience. Girl scout ceremonies have been observed to reinforce values, pass on traditions and give. This one page printable pdf is the perfect script for running a flawless cub scout flag ceremony.
The scout who has performed the ceremony takes two paces back and then salutes, and the others present follow. Are your girls ready for their first flag ceremony. Cub scout flag ceremony printable script and guide. Ceremonies main page index ceremony planning during a troop meeting troop courts of honor eagle courts of honor campfire ceremonies webelos crossover ceremonies during a scout meeting, court of honor, campfire program, or special gathering, a wellpresented ceremony will add meaning and enhance the experience. Flag ceremonies can include reciting the pledge of. A flag ceremony honors the american flag as the symbol of our country and all the hopes, dreams, and people it consists of. Flag break the ceremony of breaking that is to unfold a flag and hang it from a flagpole the union flag at the beginning of a meeting, event or camp is a sign of. Ceremonies can commemorate accomplishments or add something special to the beginning or end of a groups meeting. Girl scouts book of ceremonies girl scouts diamonds. In the scouts bsa handbook for girls 39006, 2019 printing, sku 684768, pp.
Us flag crosses in front of other flags to leftmost flag stand as viewed from the audience. Ceremonies index planning ceremonies during a troop meeting courts of honor campfire ceremonies crossover ceremonies during a scout meeting, court of honor, campfire program, or special gathering, a wellpresented ceremony will add meaning and enhance the experience. Signals the color guard to advance with the flags or advance. Step 2 fold the lower half of the stripe section lengthwise over the field of stars, holding the. This discussion topic is about the us flag code, the us pledge of allegiance, bugle calls, bsa flag ceremonies.
Us flag code and flag ceremonies scouts bsa program. The skills sessions presented in introduction to outdoor leader skills closely follow the boy scout handbook and are meant to serve as an adult training outline. If the scout flag ceremony is derived from military flag ceremonies, then the correct word is two. Girl scouts diamonds of arkansas, oklahoma and texas.
Possible commands for a flag ceremony girl scouts, attention. Color guard training girl scouts of the sierra nevada. How to conduct a cub scout flag ceremony free printable. Step 1 to properly fold the flag, begin by holding it waisthigh with another person so that its surface is parallel to the ground. Cub scout opening flag ceremony the denner only needs to remember 21 words in this presentation of the colors. 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. Opening or closing meetings opening or closing special events.
Used to announce that the flag ceremony is to begin. In 2017, south fayette township resident jacob kanaskie created an american flag retirement facility in fairview park for his scouts bsa troop 248 eagle scout service project. Fire truck, police car, ambulance are here to help for kids nursery rhymes kids songs babybus duration. The flag represents us as a people and as a nation. Girl scouts, attention o used to announce that the flag ceremony is to begin.
Any even number of guards may be used, bu usually four or six girls are sufficient. Girl scout flag ceremonies always give the flag of the united states the position of honor. Flag ceremonies are the perfect way to start and end a whole host of activities, from special events to camp to court of awards or bridging ceremonies or any other ceremony, for that matter. A flag ceremony honors the american flag as a symbol of our country.
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