Central Square Bridging 2000 (H. Stevens)
(Blanks are for name of scout speaking that line(s)
__________________ Would you please all stand for the presentation of the flag.
Color Guard:
Caller ____________________ American Flag ____________________
(each troop that has a flag should choose one person to carry their flag during this portion. Let me know if you have a troop flag, flag stand and who will carry it. Also if you have a troop banner 2-3 girls can bring it in and attach it to the front of the stage).
B78 Flag _______________________________ B78 Banner
Opening Flag Ceremony (performed by above girls) pledge only not promise!!
Song: Girl Scout Together (sung by all troops)
Girl Scouts together, that is our song Girl Scouts together, Happy are we. Winding the old trails, rocky and long Friendly to neighbors far o'er the sea Learning our motto, living our creed Faithful to country, loyal to home Girl Scouts together in every good deed. Known as true Girl Scouts wherever we roam
Welcome
Introduce Flag ceremony participants
Welcome parents and guest, thank volunteers, leaders needed
Word about "Bridging Ceremony", about girls bridging and those who are not
Bridging poem (Maryellen)
The trail of scouting winds wide and long. First there is Daisy's with games, crafts and songs. Then on to Brownies and it won't be long until you learn the Brownie smile song. To campouts and juniors and badges to earn So much to do, So much to learn. Then over the bridge and on to Cadettes With memories and pleasures we'll never forget. Finally our future, our Senior Scouts, they are what our new world is all about. Now our Central Square Scouts are tried and true, cross over the bridge, we give them to you. A gift of a girl is a precious thing Take care. for great joy is what they will bring.
Daisies: (2-4 daisies read/say)
When I was a very young girl.... I wore Daisy Blue
I learned the joy of singing...with Daisy friends so true
But now that I am older.... I'll wear a hat of brown
I'll take along my happy smile....to Brownies I am bound.
(A brownie says) Stepping stones are for daisies
Cross them while you sing
Your Daisy days are over now
Come join our brownie ring
Daisy's called by name to cross and join ring. Once all in ring (a leader says) We all remember the Brownie story. We too will perform a little magic of let's pretend. Close your eyes. "Cross you little fingers, stand upon your toes, That's a bit of magic every Brownie Girl Scout knows. Now we are all standing in a forest glade, Listen very carefully; see the magic made (open your eyes) Here we are in the big woods, before you is a pond You can almost hear the wise Old Owl and the friends of which you're fond".
(one at a time, a Brownie Girl Scout takes a Daisy Scout to the "pond" and repeats):
Twist me and turn me and show me the elf, I looked in the water and saw "myself" (Daisy says myself)
The Brownie then takes the Daisy to the Girl Scout leader who pins the Brownie pin on her uniform upside down and gives the girl scout handshake. Daisy's then go sit around the pond.
Brownies: Audreys troop sing song in foreign language
Brownies: (2-4 girls read)
When I was a young girl.... I wore a dress of brown,
I learned about Brownies...And friendship all around
Now the dress I'll wear.... Will be of Girl Scout green
Old friends join hands with new...As a Junior I'll be seen.
(A Brownie from the ring) Now its time to say goodbye, break the ring and out you fly.
Brownie troop 78 does Bridging to Juniors poem
Take my hand in friendship
I give to you this day;
Remember all the good times
We’ve had along the way.
Take my hand in helping,
Other people that we know;
The more we give to others,
The more that we will grow.
Take my hand in learning,
To camp on nature’s ground;
Enjoying trails and campfires,
With new friends that we have found.
Take my hand in giving,
Our knowledge of true scouts;
To girls we meet and talk to,
Who have so many doubts.
Take my hand in thanking,
Our leader and our guide;
With sincere appreciation,
For standing by our side.
Take my hand in eagerness,
To be an older scout;
We’re proud to be bridging,
Is what we’re going to shout.
So take my hand to follow,
New scouting paths in sight;
We’re joining hands with each,
And in friendship we’ll unite.
(In Unison)
We give our hands in promise,
To hold our country dear;
And abide by the Girl Scout Law,
Each day throughout the year.
(Junior leader) Juniors you'll be for three short years. Make the most of each day that goes by, be cheerful and helpful and do a good turn..and greet each Girl Scout with a smile and a "Hi".
Bridging Brownies called across by name. Give first leader Girl Scout handshake. Receive pins from second leader.
Juniors: Troop 826 song/skit
Junior (2-4 girls read) When I was a young girl ........I wore a dress of green
I learned thru helping other....what happiness means
To follow in proud footsteps....where other Cadette's have been
Some exciting adventures....Now I'm ready to begin.
(Cadette leader) Juniors, you are just about to become Cadette Girl Scouts. Before you flew with Brownie wings, to Junior Scouts and bigger things. As a Cadette there's even more, like challenges and more worlds to explore. As you cross the bridge to Cadette's, I challenge you to do your best, To live your life without many flaws, by living up to the Girl Scout Promises and Laws.
Bridging Juniors called by name. Give first leader Girl Scout handshake. Receive pins from second leader.
Cadettes: (2-4 girls needed) When I was younger....I wore a dress of blue
Thru service to others....the world seemed renewed
To Seniors I am going....I know I'll acheive my goal.
By learning the world around me...I'll discover my own role.
(Adult leader/seniors) When I see young girls....who've not worn our dress of green
I think of all the wonders.....That she has never seen.
We've watched our girls grow....marveled at what we've seen.
And now that we are older....we still love our dress of green.
Bridging cadettes are called by name. Give first leader Girl Scout handshake. Receive pins from second leader.
All girls and leaders recite Girl Scout promise
Color Guard retire flags
All join hands (include audience) begin squeeze and sing "Make New Friends"
Thank everyone and group pictures on stage
Layout:
Junior troops Brownie troops
in Brownie woods
Bridge
non bridging Brownies around pond
Daisy troops Cadettes (not bridging)
Bridging cadettes flags