The document outlines the sequence of a campfire ceremony, which includes the lighting of the fire, singing of various songs, and presentations by patrols. It features specific songs and activities designed to inspire and engage participants, culminating in a quieting song and the Taps. The ceremony emphasizes community, reflection, and the sharing of experiences.
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Campfire Ceremony
The document outlines the sequence of a campfire ceremony, which includes the lighting of the fire, singing of various songs, and presentations by patrols. It features specific songs and activities designed to inspire and engage participants, culminating in a quieting song and the Taps. The ceremony emphasizes community, reflection, and the sharing of experiences.
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CAMPFIRE CEREMONY
SEQUENCE OF THE CEREMONY
I. Lighting of the Fire II. Ode the Fire - (Camp Director) ODE THE FIRE As the flames point upward, So be our aims As the red logs glow So be our endeavors: As the grey ashes fade So be our errors; As the good fire warms our circle So be our ideas warm the world. III. Singing of the Round Songs COME, COME LIGHT UP THE FIRE Come , come light up the fire Come, come join in the ring Here come dreams to inspire Stories to tell Music to sing Repeat the whole song 3x CAMPFIRE’S BURNING Campfire’s Burning 2x Draw nearer 2x In the gloaming 2x Come sing and be merry Repeat the whole song 3x OH ! HOW LOVELY IS THE EVENING Oh ! How lovely is the evening Is the evening When the bells are sweetly ringing, sweetly ringing Ding – dong , ding – dong, ding – dong Repeat the whole song 3 x IV. Presentation by Patrol V. Introduction of New Games / Song / Dance VI. Continuation of Patrol Presentations VII. Campfire’s Chat (anybody who can share of her experiences in relation to topic/theme.) VIII. Quieting Song:Kumbaya Kumbaya my Lord, kumbaya 3x Oh! Lord, Kumbaya Someone’s singing Lord Kumbaya 3x Oh! Lord Kumbaya Note: The underlined word can be changes with praying, sleeping, sighing, etc. IX. Taps Day is done Gone the sun From the seas From the hills From the skies All is well , safety rest God is neigh.