MOST IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!
When the caller says
"Color Guard honor the colors."
Place your hand on your heart for 1 second and then place it back at your side.
Do not sing, say the pledge, promise, or pledge.
The Color Bearer (or flag bearer) is the person who carries the flag. There is one flag bearer for each flag used in the ceremony. They wear a red sash over the left shoulder with a square knot tied on the right hip.
The Color Guard is a team that guards that flag. Any even number of guards may be used, but usually four or six people are sufficient. They wear a red sash around the waist with a square knot tied on the right hip.
The Caller (person in charge) is a designated Girl Scout who announces or calls each part of the ceremony.
The caller does not wear a red sash.
The Color Guard does not salute nor speak during the ceremony, with exception of the caller.
Campers Attention! Please remove all hats and visors.
People may choose to keep their heads covered for religious or medical reasons.
Color Guard Attention
Color Guard Advance
Color Guard Halt
Color Guard Post the Colors
Color Guard honor the Colors
Color guards place hand on heart for one second and then return hand to their sides.
Please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance
Caller and campers put their right hand on heart. The Caller LEADS (can count 1,2,3 to begin), Must be LOUD and keep everyone together. Color Guard is SILENT.
Please join me in the Girl Scout Promise
Caller and campers use Girl Scout Sign (the three fingers on the right hand held with bent elbow). The Caller leads (can count 1,2,3 to begin). LOUD and PROUD!
Please join me in the Girl Scout LAW
Using the Girl Scout Sign, the Caller leads the camp.
Please join me in ______(song).
Patriotic song. Do NOT repeat from earlier in the week.
Color Guard: Retreat
The Leader of each line steps out away from the stage and turns to retreat. The Color Guard in each line follows. The Caller remains at the stage.
Any last-minute things? (DON'T say "announcements, or the elves will start singing THAT song!)
Campers dismissed
Campers Attention! Please remove all hats and visors.
Color Guard Attention
Color Guard Advance
Color Guard Halt
Color Guard Retire the Colors
Please join me in ______(song).
Girl Scout song. Do NOT repeat from earlier in the week.
Please join me Day Time Taps
The Caller leads (can count 1,2,3 to begin). LOUD and PROUD!
Color Guard: Retreat
The Color Bearer is at least one step ahead, always leading the group. The Leader of each line steps out away from the stage and turns to retreat. The Color Guard in that line follows. The Caller remains at the stage.
Any last-minute things? (DON'T say "announcements, or the elves will start singing THAT song!)
(Directors will dismiss campers by unit)