Nothing is more impressive to the young scout, or is remembered longer, than a dramatic, well planned and executed campfire program. These Creative Campfire selections will help you and your Scouts put on memorable presentations.

Contents

Campfire Programs

Magic Campfire Starts - Collection by Stuwart Bowman. Tips on putting on a great campfire.

Memorable Campfires - How to make your next campfire one to remember.

Planning an effective Campfire - Good campfires don't happen at the last minute or by accident!

Campfire Planning - Some additional thoughts.

Cheers and Skits

Campfire Cheers - A giant list of cheers for your troop Cheermaster.

Campfire Cheers 2 - And even more, in case you run short.

Skit Ideas - Choose or create something fresh for your next campfire.

"I'd Rather Be" skit - the scouts-l mail list master reference work for this skit/song/?.

"I'd Rather Be" skit II - From the NV Campsite Campfires handbook.

More Campfire Skits - Some oldies but goodies, along with some new ones.

Magic Campfire Starts - Dramatic openings and campfire staging tips. 

Songs 

Stories and Storytelling

A well-told story, whether around the campfire or at an indoor event, is a true treasure. Check out these articles for stories to tell, and some help in developing this skill.

Campfire Stories Handbook - A large collection of stories from many sources.

Story Telling Effectively - How-to Tips.

Storytelling in the Cub Pack - Telling a story to the pack is one of the most rewarding parts of the Cub program.

How to Use Stories - Here's how stories can be used in a variety of situations, with some good story examples.

Shaggy Dog Story - Here's a genuine shaggy dog for your next campfire.

Old John and the Devil

Stories from American Indian cultures.

To WWW Storytelling Links