Campfire Opening #15 - Gifts From The Scout Oath
| Category: | Campfire Openings |
|---|---|
| Props: | torch; lighter; three tinder bundles |
| Notes: | A ceremonial campfire opening that symbolizes building the fire upon the three duties of the Scout Oath. |
| Notes: | Includes participation from three Scouts, each offering one core principle before the fire is lit. |
Leader: (standing in front of the fire lay, carrying a simple torch and a
lighter.) Tonight, to ensure our campfire burns true, we will bestow
upon it three gifts.
Three Scouts approach the fire lay. Each carries within his cupped hands
a compacted bundle of very dry tinder mixed with light kindling. One at a
time, they step up to the fire site, and before placing their bundle into the
log cabin fire lay, they deliver the following lines, loud and clear:
First Scout: Duty to God and Country and to obey the Scout Law
Second Scout: Duty to help other people at all times
Third Scout: Duty to keep ourselves physically strong, mentally
awake, and morally straight
After each has placed his bundle into the fire lay, the leader proceeds to
set the fire ablaze with the torch.