BSP-SCOUT-CAMPFIRE-SCRIPT-EDITED 2019.docx

THE CAMPFIRE CEREMONY
PART 1
I. FIRE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Version 1 (bisaya)
(4 Scouts act as the four horsemen of the NORTH, SOUTH, EAST, WEST)
Scout # 1: GIKAN SA AMIHANAN…. Bagyo, lunop, landslide………
Scout # 2: GIKAN SA HABAGATAN…..Gubat, massacre, rebellion…..
Scout # 3: GIKAN SA SIDLAKAN…..Drug addiction….
Scout # 4: GIKAN SA KASADPAN…. Prostitution, abortion…..
FOUR HORSEMEN: Kami nga mga batan-on karon, nangita ug giya….kangitngit dili namo makita ang dalan nga among gi-
agian… dili namo makita ang among padulngan…. KAHAYAG….. KAHAYAG…. KAHAYAAAAAG…..
(Scoutmaster/ Unit Leader/ SPL comes forward and bringing a lighted torch or candle)
“AKO ANG BOY SCOUTS OF THE PHILIPPINES, AKO ANG KAHAYAG NGA MODAN-AG ALANG SA IMONG KAUGMAON….DALI
UBAN KANAKO ARON ATONG USBON ANG DAGWAY SA ATONG COMMUNIDAD….
(The four Scouts light their torches or candles and all 5 of them light the fire lay)
Version 2 (Scout Oath and Law)
(The four Scouts light their torches or candles)
Scout # 1: FROM THE NORTH…. On my honor, I will do my best, To do my duty to God and my country,
the Republic of the Philippines, and to obey the Scout law,
Scout # 2: FROM THE SOUTH…. On my honor, I will do my best, To help other people at all times,
Scout # 3: FROM THE EAST…. On my honor, I will do my best, To keep myself physically strong, mentally
awake and morally straight.
Scout # 4: FROM THE WEST…. A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind,
Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent
(The four of them lights the fire lay)
Version 3 (Campfire chief and the Spirit of Scouting)
(Scoutmaster/ Unit Leader/ SPL act as Spirit of Scouting, while bringing a lighted torch or candle)
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: Who are you?
SPIRIT: I am the Spirit of Scouting.
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: why are you here?
SPIRIT: I am here to share the spirit to those who want to accept it.
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: I want it.
SPIRIT: Then I’ll give it to you if you promise to do your best, to do your duty to god and country, to obey the scout law
and to help other people at all times, to keep yourself physically strong mentally awake and morally straight. Will you
promise?
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: yes, I’ll do.
SPIRIT: Then come.
[The Spirit gives the torch or candle to the campfire chief and guides him to the firelay. Campfire chief lights the firelay.
After it’s lit, the campfire chief goes back to his chair. (May add some adlibs for the exit of the Spirit while the campfire
chief goes back to his chair.) ]

II. PRESENTATION OF THE SCROLL
(The Master of the fire presents the scroll which contains the program to the Campfire chief)
MASTER OF THE FIRE: “Oh, great campfire chief, it is my honor to present to you the scroll of tonight’s campfire…..”
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: (Looks at the scroll and the program) “I can see that the program is well prepared…”
Version 1
…however, as the campfire chief, I have the authority and privilege to stop any presentation that will tend to discredit or
dishonor the dignity of our church dignitaries and public officials or desecrate the memories of our heroes. Likewise, it is
my privilege to stop any and all vulgar and indecent presentations and/ or personifications. “
Version 2
…however, as the campfire chief, I have the authority to stop any presentation which dishonors our Creator, our
forefathers, our heroes and government officials. I will stop the presentations which insult anybody or any culture”.
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: I designate you as the official Master of the Fire for tonight’s Campfire.
MASTER OF THE FIRE: I promise to do my best.
III. ODE TO THE FIRE
(by the Campfire chief)
CAMPFIRE CHIEF (silently approaches the fire lay and says):
Version 1
As the flames point upward, so be our aim;
As the red logs glow, so be our sympathies;
As the grey ash fades, so be our errors;
As this good fire warms us,
So may our ideal warm the world.
Version 2
Tonight we burn a fire with flames;
That sparks and sings our hearts a glow with
friendship;
Let joyous laughter ring.
Version 3
“As the smoke rises, so do the aims of the
Scouting Movement….
As the fire lights this venue, so do the
aspirations of our Scouts and Leaders…..
As these logs turn to ashes, so do our setbacks
and failures…..
As the heat spreads out around the circle, so
does the spirit of Scouting.
Version 4
Behold the fire, my friends.
May its flames purify your hearts,
Let no unfriendly thoughts be harboured,
Let no uncouth word be spoken,
Keep the spirit of the campfire in your hearts
forever.
Peace be to all.
Version 5
The simple life and friendly cheer,
May all those who find it gather here.
Version 6
The call of the fire
Comes to us through the shadows
That follows the close of the day.
Its flames bring us peace
And a calmness of spirit
That drives all our troubles away.
We are thankful for days
And the joys that they bring us
For nights and the rest that they bring.
May we go on believing
In this joy we’re receiving
Just now ‘round the fire as we sing.
Version 7
Kneel always when you light a fire,
Kneel reverently and thankful be
For God’s unfailing charity.
And on the ascending flame inspire
A little prayer that shall up bear
The incense of your thankfulness
For this sweet grace of warmth and light.
For here again is sacrifice for your delight.
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: as the Campfire Chief I now declare this campfire program formally open.
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: Master of the fire, carry on……

PART 2
I. COMMUNITY SINGING
(The song must be lively)
Suggested songs: The more we get together, Aram-sam-sam, Dong-ning-ning, Were here were here, Scouts round the
fire etc.
SCOUTS ROUND THE FIRE
Campfire’s burning, burning burning burning
Campfire’s burning, burning burning bright
Scouts are singing, singing round the campfire
Scouts are singing, singing round the fire
(clapping, dancing, jumping)
CAMPFIRES BURNING
Campfires burning Campfires burning
Draw nearer Draw nearer
In the glowing In the glowing
Come sing and be merry
ARAM SAM SAM
//A ram sam sam, a ram sam sam
Gili gili gili gili gili ram sam sam// 2x
// ARAMI ARAMI
Gili gili gili gili gili ram sam sam// 2x
WE’RE ALL TOGETHER AGAIN
//We’re all together again,
We’re here, we’re here//2x
And who knows when we’ll
Be all together again,
Singing all together again
We’re here.
(repeat all)
II. PRESENTATIONS (The master of the fire then calls the presenters in random)
III. ICE BREAKER (Ice breakers are arranged in between presentations to serve as energizers)
IV. PRESENTATIONS
PART 3
I. QUIETING SONG
(As the fire is dying, the atmosphere must also be solemn and silent at this time. This also prepares the Scouts for the
Campfire chief’s yarn.)
Suggested songs:
II. CAMPFIRE CHIEF’S YARN
(The campfire chief may tell a story with a moral lesson for the Scouts. Usually anecdotes, real life experiences, or
stories that teach scouts to be honest, good and obedient.)
III. DECLARATION OF THE CAMPFIRE CLOSE
KUM BAH YAH
/// Kum ba yah, my Lord,
Kum ba yah! /// (3x)
Oh Lord Kum ba yah
Someone’s crying Lord...
Someone’s praying Lord...
Someone’s singing Lord...
PILIPINAS KONG MAHAL
Ang bayan ko'y tanging
ikaw
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
Ang puso ko at buhay man
Sa iyo'y ibibigay
Tungkulin kong
gagampanan
Na lagi kang paglingkuran
Ang laya mo'y babantayan
Pilipinas kong Hirang...

Version 1
As the embers turn to ashes
And as we droop our eyes in slumber
May you dream of the memories of this Campfire.
Version 2
Now the fading campfire light says, “It’s time to say “Good Night”,
All the fun we’ve had today will soon belong to yesterday.
Version 3
But though the fire is dwindling low though the flames to embers go
We will ever keep the glow of friendship in our hearts.
CAMPFIRE CHIEF: As the Campfire Chief, I declare this Campfire closed
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
(The SPL or Troop Leader may give announcements or reminders at this part of the ceremony)
V. SCOUTMASTER’S BENEDICTION
“May the Great Scoutmaster, of all good Scouts, be with us always, as it was in the past, so let it be in the future, until
our paths cross again”

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