Ceremonies in

Girl Scouting
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and
character, who make the world a better place.
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

The Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be:
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong,
and responsible for what I say and do,
And to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place,
and be a sister to every Girl Scout
Ceremonies in Girl Scouting
What is a Girl Scout Ceremony?
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.
Ceremonies can commemorate accomplishments or simply make the beginning or end of a
group's meeting special. Girls can plan a ceremony around a theme, such as friendship or
nature, and express themselves in thought, words, or song. Whatever its purpose, every Girl
Scout ceremony enables girls to share Girl Scout history and traditions and create their own
special memories.

Ceremonies can be held at any time of the day or night, may be formal or informal, and can be
held in a large or small group. Included in this packet is a guide to help you plan your
ceremony, but it is only a guide. You can personalize any of the ideas in this packet to suit
your troop.

What About Guests?

A troop may invite guests to their ceremonies. Guests may include family, friends, another
troop, or sponsors. If you invite guests, it is suggested that you provide a greeting to your
guests and an explanation of your ceremony’s theme or purpose. Ceremonies, such as a Court
of Awards, in which girls receive recognition, are great opportunities to invite guests to see
what your girls have accomplished over the year.

Some Suggestions for Your Ceremony

Here are some suggestions to help you, no matter what the ceremony:
• Ceremonies should be simple and sincere, and have real significance. When too
elaborate, too numerous, or too often repeated, they cease to be impressive.
• Every ceremony has a framework you can follow. Remember to incorporate the three
keys – Discover, Connect and Take Action – and the three processes – girl-led, learning
by doing and cooperative learning.
• Candles are typically not recommended for Daisy or Brownie troops, but if you feel that
your girls can handle the responsibility, remember the following:
o Careful instruction should be given.
o There should be constant adult supervision.
o Flammable materials should not be used near a flame.
o Fire extinguishers or buckets of water should be kept
nearby.
• The most important thing to remember is to have fun!

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 Glossary of Ceremonies
Bridging: A bridging ceremony is an activity held to let girls be recognized and welcomed into
another level of Girl Scouting.
Candle Lighting: Girls and adults will light candles to represent different parts of the Girl Scout
Promise and Law, the different grade levels, or any other part of the Girl Scout Leadership
Experience.
Closing: This activity lets everyone know that the meeting/event has come to an end, and
typically summarizes the activities of the day.
Court of Awards: This is a ceremony when troops/service units/areas gather to recognize girls
or adults who have accomplished something. It may include the distribution of badges, patches,
awards, or anything else that may have been received as a result of their Girl Scout participation.
Flag Ceremonies: These are part of any program that honors the American flag. They may also
honor the Girl Scout flag. These can be a part of many different ceremonies.
Fly-Up: This is a ceremony when Girl Scout Brownies become Girl Scout Juniors. At this time,
girls renew their Girl Scout Promise and receive Brownie wings to show they have “flown-up”.
Founders Day: This is celebrated on Juliette Low’s birthday, October 31. It is a time to
remember the important role she played in the development of the Girl Scouts.
Girl Scout Birthday: Celebrated on March 12, this ceremony celebrates the day Juliette Low
started Girl Scouts in 1912.
Girl Scout Highest Awards: A time to recognize girls who have earned the Girl Scout Bronze,
Silver, or Gold Award. This ceremony is typically hosted by your Area in the spring.
Investiture: A ceremony to welcome new girls and adults into Girl Scouts. It can be held
anytime a person joins as a new member. An investiture is an important and meaningful step in
the lives of every person as she becomes a Girl Scout for the first time.
Journey Ceremony: These ceremonies honor Girl Scouts who have earned the final award along
a Journey. The ceremonies are usually held at the troop/group level and invite the girls to
develop a themed celebration of their Journey, often including friends and family.
Opening: An activity which is done to signify that a meeting is beginning. This typically includes
a brief introduction to what you will be doing during the meeting.
Rededication: A ceremony for girls and adults who have already been invested. It is a time to
reaffirm their belief in the Girl Scout Promise and Law and to reflect upon the meaning of Girl
Scouts in their lives. It is usually held at the beginning or end of each Girl Scout year.
Girl Scouts’ Own: An inspirational, girl-planned program to express their deepest feelings
about something such as the Girl Scout Promise, friendship, nature, and ideals or values
that have meaning for them.
Thinking Day: These are ceremonies that celebrate Girl Scouts and Girl Guides all over the
world. They typically will be international ceremonies where girls take the time to learn about
other cultures and the Four World Centers.

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Steps in Planning a Ceremony
How Do We…………… Ideas………………………
1. Where will the ceremony take place? Your troop decides this, it may be indoors or out,
during a meeting, on a camping trip or at a picnic

2. How will we begin the ceremony? Welcome – by Patrol Committee

Leaders or Troop Leaders
Flag Ceremony
Group Singing
Poem or choral reading

3. How will we do the main part? Candlelight ceremony with the Promise and Law,
use one of the sample ceremonies attached to this
plan or write your own

4. What other songs, poems, Anything that is appropriate, start a quotation file,
quotations should we include? add a book of poems and some songs to the troop
library

5. How will we end the ceremony? Friendship Circle

Taps
Weave

6. Who will do each part? Assign parts to patrols, committees or individuals

7. What do we need? Flags, flag stands, trefoil, candles, other props

8. Who is invited? Just the troop and leaders or another troop,

parents, friends, Troop Committee, etc.
Invitations?
RSVP?

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Court of Awards
Badges Ceremony
Supplies: a card or poster board for each letter in the word badges with the speaking part on
the back.

Procedure: Each girl holds up the letter, reads her part and stays in place until the word is
spelled out and the leader has spoken.

B stands for the BADGES to be given today. They are outward signs of an inner
accomplishment. They are not as important as the work needed to earn them.

A is for the positive ATTITUDE we gain from knowing that the time and energy needed to
complete these badges have given us new knowledge.

D is for the individual DEVELOPMENT we have experienced by completing these badges.

G is for the GROWTH we have shown by earning these badges. Each requirement has
advanced us one step further in life.

E is for the ENERGY necessary to earn these badges. Badges do not come easily... they should
not, or their value would be small. Badges must present challenges and satisfaction in
accomplishment.

S stands for SELF-RESPECT. By developing our talents and strengthening our weakness we
begin to take pride in ourselves.

Leader: “And so we have badges to be given at this Court of Awards. As your leader, I know
the work you have done to receive them. You are eager to wear them and it is with great pride
and feeling of accomplishment that I present them to you today. (Call each girl forward to
make the presentation.)

Note: This same format could be used to explain the letters, Awards, Patches, etc.
Simplify the wording for younger girls.

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Girl Scouts' Own
A Girl Scouts’ Own is a special program in Girl Scouting designed to provide an opportunity for
girls or adults to express their serious thoughts and deeper feelings. It is an opportunity to
reaffirm their ideals, and a way to express these ideals to others. It is not a religious service,
but an inspirational one.

The program is one planned by the girls with the help of their adult leader and not the other
way around. [Adults can also hold a Girl Scouts’ Own at all adult functions.] Its value as a
means to spiritual growth lies in their expression of their own convictions, aspirations and
ideals. They may express these in several ways, “I’m grateful that ________________”, “I’m glad
that ___________________”, “I’m proud that___________________”. There is no audience in the
formal sense of the word, but rather one group joining in spirit and action to create the
program.

The first thing to do is to explain to girls just what a Girl Scouts’ Own is. Then, a theme must be
decided upon. Decide ways to carry out the theme: story, poems, talk, slides, songs, play,
pictures, speaking chorus. A short period of silence, where each person can listen to the
sounds around them, can be very effective.

Some small part should be available for everyone. The program should not be rehearsed, just
planned and prepared. Original works of the girls themselves should be used whenever
possible.

A Girl Scouts’ Own should not be too long, but long enough to get the idea across to those
experiencing the Scouts Own.

Some suggested themes: Promise and Law, citizenship, international friendship, our world,
water, trees, the seasons, sky, stars, rain, Native American lore, or experiences in Girl Scouts.

The location can be anywhere but it is useful to move into an area away from the normal work
area to emphasize the break from the normal conversation and activities.

Enter and leave in silence to encourage and maintain an atmosphere of serenity.

A suggested pattern (but remember there is no set pattern, creativity is best!)

1. Introduction to the theme
2. A song or two that sets the tone
3. Development of the theme
o Skits, poetry reading, choral reading
o Different girls speaking
o Listening to music
o Short film or video
4. Song
5. Reciting a poem or having a dialogue with everyone
participating
6. Closing – song, poem, etc.
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Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies
Every Girl Scout meeting or program should have an opening and closing. They provide a
frame in which to work. An opening signals to the girls that the meeting has begun and it is
time to get down to business.

A typical opening ceremony is very short and simple. They will mean more if they are made up
by the troop and varied from meeting to meeting. Some of the following may be included:
1. Flag ceremony
2. Reciting of the Promise and Law
3. Sing a song or recite a poem
4. Discuss a Girl Scout concept – such as a part of the Law or the meaning of the
World Association pin

It is very important that the girls all get a chance to plan and participate in all the aspects of
the ceremony. Use of a Kaper Chart with assignments for both the planning and the parts of
the ceremony will insure that everyone gets a chance.

Suggested Closing Ceremonies

The closing ceremony allows the girls a special moment to end the meeting and say good-bye.
Allow enough time to clean-up and put away supplies and still have time for this important
component to a successful meeting. There are a number of special activities that can conclude
your meeting or event.

Taps with Hand Motions

Day is done [arms are held extended with palms down, shoulder level]
Gone the sun [lower the arms slightly]
From the lakes [turn palms up, raise arms slightly]
From the hills [raise the arms higher]
From the sky [raise arms level with top of head]
All is well [lower arms to shoulder height, place right hand on left elbow]
Safely rest [cross left hand to right elbow]
God is nigh [bow head onto crossed arms]

Sometimes this is followed with an enthusiastic leap in the air with arms opened wide and a
shouted “Good Night Girl Scouts!” but others prefer to end quietly.

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Friendship Circle

You may do Taps or another closing component first. For the Friendship Circle, girls stand in a
circle with arms crossed right over left and grasping the hands of the person on either side
(see cover illustration.) A designated person starts the passing of the friendship wish by
thinking a silent wish and then symbolically passing the wish to the person on her right by
gently squeezing her hand. That girl then thinks her own silent wish and continues the
‘squeeze’. As each girl makes her wish, she should put her right foot slightly forward to
silently track the progress of the squeeze. This is repeated until the ‘squeeze’ has gone around
the entire circle. When the originator receives the ‘squeeze’, she may say “God Bless the Girl
Scouts and Girl Guides everywhere. Goodbye” or a simple “Good night girls.” The girls drop
their hands and leave in silence.

Magic Tunnel
When girls are completely ready to leave (jackets on), the girls stand in to lines facing each
other in a line to the door and making an arch with their arms. The farthest pair from the door
goes under the arches, then the next two, and so on, until the tunnel vanishes with the last
two girls leaving. This entire process is usually done in silence.

Samples of Singing Our Way Out

A closing ceremony can be solemn or lively, silent or noisy. It’s fun to try a variety of ways and
here are some samples of fun ways to close a meeting.

Clean-up Song
This one is good for younger girls. The children skip about the room arranging everything
neatly, singing to the tune of “London Bridge”

Weave the magic in and out, in and out, in and out

Weave the magic in and out, we are Girl Scouts.
We have tidied everything, everything, everything.
We have tidied everything, we are Girl Scouts.

Then, the girls line up before the leader:

[Leader] Is everything finished?
[Girls] Everything!
[Leader] Is nothing left?
[Girls] Nothing!
[Leader] Then be gone! [Leader can wave a special ‘good-bye wand’ as girls leave.

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Good-bye Song
To the tune of “Good Night Ladies”.

Good-bye (name of program level) [repeat three

times] It’s sad to see you go.
Can be sung while doing the Magic Tunnel.

Another Good-bye Song

To the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”
Now our Girl Scout meeting ends,
Say good-bye to all our friends
To our homes we Girl Scouts go
Singing songs to let you know
We are happy as can be,
Working, playing, merrily.

Variations of “Taps”

Day is done. Gone the sun.

From the lakes, From the hills, From the skies
All is well. Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Daylight: Thanks and praise, for our days

‘Neath the sun, ‘neath the trees, ‘neath the sky,
As we go, this we know,
God is nigh.

Evening: So good night, peaceful nigh

Till the light of the dawn shineth bright.
God is near, do not fear,
Friend, good night.

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Girl Scout Celebration Ceremonies
Sample Thinking Day Ceremony
The following ceremony could be part of a larger event honoring Thinking Day. Thinking Day is
February 22 and is the birthday of both Lord and Lady Baden-Powell. Lord Baden-Powell
founded Boy Scouts in Great Britain. Lady Baden-Powell promoted Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
throughout the world and is known as the Chief Guide.

Equipment:
Large replica of the World Association Trefoil, easel, pointer

Formation:
The troop stands in a semicircle on either side of an easel holding a poster board with the
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Trefoil on it.

Ceremony:
Girl Scout #1: The World Trefoil Pin is a badge of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl
Scouts. On Thinking Day all Girl Scouts plan to think of one another, throughout the world.
You wear this pin and so do Girl Guides and Girl Scouts from other countries. This pin has
special meaning.

Girl Scout #2: The Blue stands for the sky and the Gold for the sun.

Girl Scout #3: The Trefoil in the middle stands for the three parts of the Girl Scout Promise.

Girl Scout #4: The Base of the trefoil is shaped like a flame and stands for the love of mankind
and the flame that burns in the hearts of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts everywhere.

Girl Scout #5: The line in the middle of the trefoil stands for the compass needle that guides us.

Girl Scout #6: The two stars stand for the Girl Scout Promise and the Girl Scout Law.
[After all the speakers are finished, you may want to pin the members of the troop who
haven't received their pins.]

Girl Scout Leader: We hope that this pin is never put on simply from force of habit or for
convenience; let it be a perpetual reminder to us, who we are and what we are striving to be.
We pledge that the Law which we have promised to obey may never become mere empty
words, let it be the guiding principle of our lives.

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Founder’s Day Activities
Each year on October 31, girls participate in activities and projects to learn about Juliette
Gordon Low who is recognized as the founder of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.

Want to plan a Founder’s Day Event? Following are some games or ceremonies you might
include:

Juliette Low Kim’s Game

Kim’s Game is a game Lord Baden Powell (who started Boy Scouts) used to train his troops.
It’s a memory game. You have many objects out, then take some away. As the objects are
“recalled”, they are placed back in view.

Here are a few things that tell a little about Juliette Low’s life:
1. Tomato can: having nothing else on hand to put her honor pins in, Juliette grabbed an
empty tomato can and carried the pins to a meeting in it.
2. Daisy: Juliette’s nickname was Daisy.
3. Rubber fishing worm: Juliette loved fishing, in fact she would go out with the men after a
formal dinner. It was not unusual for her to go fishing in her evening dress.
4. Pearl necklace: Juliette sold her pearls to fund the Girl Scouting program. She solely
supported the Girl Scouts in the United States for several years.
5. Rice: It was a piece of rice thrown for good luck that was the cause of Juliette being
partially deaf in her one good ear. It lodged itself in the ear drum.
6. Fish: Juliette was one of a very few people ever outside the United Kingdom to be
awarded the Silver Fish. The Silver Fish is the highest adult award in Girl Guiding UK. It
is awarded for outstanding service to Girl Guiding UK combined with service to world
Guiding.
7. Battleship: There was a Liberty ship named for her during World War II.
8. Pumpkin: Juliette was born on October 31, 1860.
9. Paint brush: Juliette loved the arts. She enjoyed drawing, painting, poetry, drama,
sculpting and iron work.
10. State of Georgia: Juliette was born in Savannah, Georgia.
11. Telephone: When Juliette arrived home in Savannah, Georgia she made a famous phone
call, “I’ve got something for the girls of Savannah, and all America, and all the world and
we’re going to start it tonight.”
12. Toy stuffed dog, cat or bird: Juliette was very fond of animals.

After you explain each item, hide them and ask the group of girls to list each item and
give an explanation of it’s significance.

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Juliette Low Candle Ceremony

Supplies: four candles, matches/lighter

Light Candle #1. I light this candle for Juliette Low, our Girl Scout founder. Even though we
lost the personal presence of our founder in 1927, her spirit has led us constantly to greater
growth and fellowship. Today there are over three and a half million Girl Scouts in the United
States.

Light Candle #2. Juliette Low’s heart’s desire was to bring love and understanding to all girls
in every land. Her dream is coming true, for today Girl Scouts and Girl Guides have members
around the world. I light this candle to all Girl Scouts and Girl Guides the world over.

Light Candle #3. When you became Girl Scouts you made a Promise. Let us here rededicate
ourselves by repeating our Girl Scout Promise. Make the Girl Scout sign and say the Girl Scout
Promise together. Lead the song “Whene’er You Make a Promise”.

Light Candle #4. In Adelboden, Switzerland there stands Our Chalet, and in Cuernavaca,
Mexico – Our Cabana. In Poona, India – The Sangam and in London, there is Pax Lodge. It is at
these world centers that we meet together to strengthen friendship between countries by our
own friendships with one another.

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Flag Ceremonies
What makes up a Flag Ceremony?
• Color Guard: The Color Guard is a guard of honor for the American flag. It is made up of a
color bearer and at least two guards.
o Additional color bearers and guards may be included in the Color Guard, as
other flags are added to the ceremony. (i.e. Kentucky/Indiana State Flag and
guard; World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts flag and guard; Girl
Scout flag and guard, etc.)
o The Color Guard does not participate in a flag ceremony; they stand at
attention and do not talk or sing during the ceremony. Their job is to show
respect for and to guard the flag(s) they carry.
• Color Bearer: The Color Bearer is the person who carries the flag. A Girl Scout tradition is
that the Color Bearer may wear a red sash over the right shoulder, tied in a square knot on
the left side of the waist. The red sash is always tied on the side of the heart.
• Guards: Two or more guards stand on each side of the color bearer and see that the flag
does not touch the ground. Guards may also wear a red sash, tied around the waist and
tied in a square knot on the left side.
• Caller or Girl Scout-in-Charge: The Caller gives all commands to the Color Guard during
the ceremony. In big ceremonies you may have more than one caller to help give
commands.
Displaying the Flag
• The American Flag should be placed in the center and higher when displayed with a
group of state, local, or organizational flags flown from staffs (flag poles). The American
Flag is also positioned to the right of other flags (if you were to hold the flag while facing
an audience, your right side would be the flag’s own right)
• When flown from a staff on a speaker’s platform, the flag should be placed on the
speaker’s right. If placed elsewhere than on the platform, the flag should be to the right of
the audience as they face the platform.
• The flag, when carried in a procession with other flags, should be either on the marching
right or, if there is a line of other flags, in front of the center of that line. At no time
should another flag cross in front of the American Flag during a flag ceremony.

Saluting the Flag:

• Salute the flag of the United States of America by placing your right hand over your
heart.
• When to Salute:
o You say the pledge of allegiance.
o The moment the flag passes in front of you in a parade.
o From the moment a flag starts being raised up a pole until the moment it
reaches the top.

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 o From the moment a flag starts to be lowered on a pole until both clasps are
in the hand of the color bearer.
o When the flag is present and “The Star Spangled Banner” is played. If you
sing, stand at attention.
o When other flags are presented, do not salute them.

Script for Indoor Flag Ceremony

During the Ceremony the Girl Scout-In-Charge is the only person talking. The Girl Scout-In-
Charge tells the audience and the Color Guard what to do. At no time is the Color Guard to talk
during the flag ceremony. Girl Scout-In-Charge enters first, faces the audience and gives the
following commands:
• “Please rise and join us in honoring the flag of our country”
o Audience stands
• “Color Guard Advance”
o Color bearer and guards march to front and face the audience.
• “Please join me in saying the Pledge of Allegiance”
o 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.
• “Color Guard Post the Colors”
o The Color Bearers place the flags in their stands (The United States Flag is posted
last).
• “Color Guard Honor the Colors”
o Guards salute the flag (place hand over heart), but do not say the Pledge of
Allegiance.
• Color Guard Dismissed
o Color bearer, followed by guards and Girl Scout-in-Charge exit together, without
flags. Color Bearer going first, then guards, then Girl Scout-In-Charge.

Closing Flag Ceremony

Girl Scout-In-Charge enters first, faces the audience and gives the following commands:
• “Please rise and join us in honoring the flag of our country”
o Audience stands
• “Color Guard Advance”
o Color bearer and guards march to front and face the audience.
• “Color Guard Retire the Colors”
o The Color Bearers remove the flags from the stands (The United States Flag is
posted last).
• “Color Guard Retreat”
o Color bearer, followed by guards and Girl Scout-in-Charge exit together, with
flags. Color Bearer going first, then guards, then Girl Scout-In-Charge.

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Recipe of a Flag Ceremony

Props: Strips of red, white, and blue (paper or felt), white stars (paper or felt), large bowl/
bucket and spoon, folded United States of America flag

Participants: Four to eight people

Person #1: We are going to fix for you a treat that is really grand,
and make for you a recipe, the greatest in the land.

Person #2: First we’ll put a heaping cup of red for courage true.

Person #3: And then we’ll add for loyalty, a dash of heavenly blue.

Person #4: For purity we’ll add a layer of snow white.

Person #5: And sprinkle in some stars to make it come out right.

Person #6: We will stir and mix and then you will see what we have made is- “OLD GLORY”.

Two girls pull out the folded American flag. Holding it by the top corners, they present it to the
audience. All other participants stand at attention with hands over heart.

From this point continue with flag ceremony, Pledge of Allegiance and a patriotic song.

Basic Outdoor Flag Ceremony

Formation: The audience forms a horseshoe around the flagpole and stands with empty hands
at side.

Opening Ceremony
Caller: “Color Guard Advance.”
• Color Bearer and Guards then advance with the Color Bearer first and the guards behind
two by two. They take position in front of flagpole and stand at attention facing the pole
during the entire event.
Caller: “Color Guard Post the Colors.”
• Raising the flag: The clasps on the rope should be the same distance apart as the eyelets
in the flag. All clasps should be fastened on the flag before it is started upward. All Color
Guards may hold the flag as the Bearer attaches it to the rope before raising it briskly to
the top. When the flag is raised, the campers salute the moment the flag starts up by
placing hand over heart until it reaches the top.
Caller: “Color Guard Salute the Colors.”
• Salute: Color Guard silently places hand over heart at the same time.

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Caller: We will now say the Pledge of Allegiance
• [Program-GS Pledge or anything appropriate]
Caller: Color Guard dismissed
• [Possible camp announcements]
Girl Scouts dismissed

Closing Ceremony
• [Any camp announcements]
Caller: “Girl Scouts attention”
• Campers go silent
Caller: “Color Guard attention”
• “Color Guard advance”
[Program-Taps or anything appropriate]
Caller: “Color Guard salute the colors”
“Color Guard retire the colors”
• The first two Color Guards may step forward to catch the flag as it is lowered so that it
does not touch the ground. The upper corner of the flag should be in the Color Bearer’s
hands before she unfastens the clasps.
• When the flag is lowered, the hand is over the heart from when the flag starts down until
the last clip is unfastened.
• Folding: The flag is held by the Color Guard with the blue field nearest the flagpole. It is
folded lengthwise in half, then again lengthwise in half, folding the blue field underneath
toward the outside. The guards farthest from the pole begin folding the flag in a triangle.
They fold until they can pass it on to the other members of the Color Guard. This
continues until the entire flag has been folded into a triangle.
• Placing Folded Flag: The Color Guard resumes its original position. One member of the
first couple steps up in front of the Color Bearer with the folded flag. She places it in the
Bearer’s outstretched hands so that it can be carried point forward, and then returns to
position.

Caller: “Color Guard dismissed”

• Color Guard leaves the same way the entered.
Caller: “Girl Scouts dismissed”

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Additional Information
This is just a sample of the many different kinds of ceremonies that can be held during the troop
year. Please see the appropriate Grade Level Supplements to this resource for more examples
for your grade level. You can also find more information and examples of ceremonies on the
internet. Here are a few websites where you can find additional information:

http://www.girlscouts.org/en/tips-for-troopleaders/traditions.html

http://www.scoutingweb.com/category/ceremonies

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