Songs & Graces

 Songs And Elves:

• Whether at the logs, in the unit, walking around camp, or hiking, campers want Elves to sing.

• Be Enthusiastic!  If you start feeling goofy, good for you! The more enthusiastic you are, the more enthusiastic the girls will be as well!  

• Do not sing any songs that poke fun at anyone or any ethnicity. 

• If you have a questionable song, check with your directors before singing it. 

When leading songs remember:

• Know the song (words & tune).

• Have fun with it and be enthusiastic!

• Be Clear, Loud, and Slow (you are teaching songs to campers, not performing).

• Vary the types of songs you sing – active ones, sitting down ones, rounds, etc. 

• Encourage everyone to participate.

Teaching new songs:

• Know the song before you teach it.

• First sing it all the way through once.

• Sing one line and have them repeat it back to you.

• Sing the song again (third time) together. Sing slow if the words are complex.

Tips:

• Count off “1-2-3 begin” before singing to keep the group together.

• Do not duplicate during the week, ask other elves to keep simpler songs for Brownie units.