Sing-A-Long
(Informal Campfire) |
Formal
Campfire |
Theme not required. |
Has a theme. |
No structure or shape. |
Has structure and shape. |
Purpose: Fun and friendship. |
Purpose: To create a reflective
mood of inspiration and unity. |
Generally spontaneous. |
Planning is required. |
Requests welcomed and encouraged. |
Songs specifically chosen for contribution to theme and mood, requests discouraged. |
Held anytime. |
Usually held at close of the day or event. |
Held wherever you happen to be. |
Usually held in a specified place. |
Focal point unnecessary. |
Focal point highly recommended. |
1.
To inspire participants by creating a mood and / or
atmosphere.
2.
To create feelings of unity and sisterhood / brotherhood.
3.
For fun and sharing.
4.
To foster the spirit of Guiding / Scouting / Togetherness /
Friendship.
5.
To help develop leadership and organizational skills and
self-confidence.
At the end of every “regular” meeting a Campfire can be held, however
it may be brief. In a camp setting, a Campfire can be longer and more relaxed,
providing a better opportunity to create and develop a mood or atmosphere.
When Campfire is held at the close of day at camp, it can also be a meaningful
final event at a training, workshop or conference.
A Campfire can be held anywhere the participants can sit together comfortably. A circle formation is ideal, as everyone is then visible to everyone else, but in
large gatherings, participants may sit facing the campfire leader(s).