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PLANNING A GIRL SCOUTS' OWN
A GIRL SCOUTS' OWN is an inspirational ceremony
during which Girl Scouts have an opportunity to reaffirm
their values. It is a special and important program
which gives Girl Scouts time for quiet and reverence. It
is based on the ideals of Girl Scouting and makes them
more meaningful to the girls in their daily lives. It
gives them an opportunity to express their thoughts and
feelings.
A GIRL SCOUTS' OWN, to be all that its name
implies, should be planned by the girls with minimal
guidance from the leader. The plans, which are made in a
girl/adult partnership, should be carried out by them,
each contributing a part to make the meaningful whole.
HOW TO PLAN
I. Be sure the girls understand its purpose
and meaning.
2. Select the theme. A good Girl Scouts' Own
has a central focus to give it unity. The theme may grow
out of camp events, girls thoughts, poems, songs,
observations, international understanding, and many
other possibilities.
3. Choose suitable material for reference after the theme has
been selected. The ceremony can include poetry, stories,
legends, history, music, pictures, etc.
4. Develop the theme. A Girl Scouts' Own may
include:
Group
Singing
Pantomime
Special
Chorus
Tableaux
Instrumental
Music
Short Talks
Original
Poems
Costuming
Dramatizations
Special Effects
Choral
Reading
Sign Language
SETTING: Many times the group presenting a Girl
Scouts' Own is hidden amongst trees so that the choir
and individual readers are not seen. It can be quiet
time in the woods to sit in some favorite spot using
appropriate background music. It may be a reverent hour
of communion around the campfire with every member
permitted to participate. It can be a special time taken
out of a troop meeting to reflect upon an idea of
importance to the girls.
REMEMBER: A Girl Scouts' Own is a solemn occasion.
The girls should enter and exit in silence. It is not a
performance and should not be done before a public
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