BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES VA

CITY COUNCIL
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT II

BASIC TRAINING COURSE

for OUTFIT ADVISORS
CAMP FIRE’S BURNING
Camp fire’s burning, camp
fire’s burning
Draw nearer, draw nearer
In the glowing, in the
glowing
Come sing and be merry
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OUTFIT CAMPFIRE
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A successful campfire is
the result of good
planning and preparation.
A good rule in planning
the campfire program is
to follow the flames.
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Another good rule

to follow is end the
campfire while
everybody is still
clamoring for more,
at its height.
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Ingredients of
a Successful
Campfire
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1. Opening Ceremonials
-should be simple,
short, creative
and colorful.
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2. Songs and Cheers

-should include folk songs,
patriotic songs, spiritual
songs, round songs,
mixed songs, and action
songs.
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3. Stories
-includes mysteries,
adventure, biographies,
folk tale, and legends.
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4. Games
-should be based on
inter-crew challenges or
individual test of skills.
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5. Dramatics
-should feature native or
modern dances, comedy
skills, skills application,
folk traditions, cultural,
nationalistic, and spiritual
values
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6. Recognition and
Awards
-include advancement and
merit badges, outfit and
crew ribbons and
pennants, etc.
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7. Information and
Announcement
-include future activities
and projects to be
participated by the
Outfit
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8. Inspirational Message
-traditionally, this is given
by the Outfit Advisor or
a special guest of the
Outfit.
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9. Closing Ceremonies
-this must be short, simple
and solemn
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Types of Campfire
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1. Presentation
-the most common and
make use of crew
presentation in the form
of skits, demonstration,
and stunts.
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2. Fellowship or Social
-has the objectives of
building morale and
strengthening of
friendship and
associations.
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3. Inspirational or
Spiritual
-designed to inculcate
values. This mostly
contains inspirational and
meditational songs, skits,
messages, and ceremonies.
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3. Inspirational or
Spiritual
-designed to inculcate
values. This mostly
contains inspirational and
meditational songs, skits,
messages, and ceremonies.
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Classification of
Campfire
According to
Theme
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1. Ideals Campfire
-focuses on activities of
the fundamental
principles of scouting
and scout method.
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2. Skills Campfire
The focus is on the
demonstration of scout
skills or advancement
requirements.
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3. Ceremonial
Campfire
These are commitment
and installation
ceremonies done by the
campfire.
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Parts
of the
Campfire
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1. Opening Ceremony
*Lighting of the fire
*Presentation of the
program to the Campfire
Chief
*Formal declaration of the
Campfire Opening
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2. Presentations
Songs, Yells, Skits,
Stunts and Tricks,
Stories, Games,
Ice Breakers
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3. Moment
of Recognition
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4. Announcements
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5. Yarn
Given by the Campfire
Chief
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6. Closing
Ceremony
-Quieting Song
-Scout Benediction
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The fire is the main

comfort
of the camp,
whether in summer or
winter.
-Henry David Thorean
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Thank you very much!

Sctr. Joan M. Daco, WBH