Easy Flag Ceremonies

[SeattlePioneer]

Personally I find the marching-in-with-the-flag ceremony too complicated for younger scouts, Tiger Cubs and Wolves in particular.

 

I have two flag ceremonies I like to do which are easy.

 

1) A den crowds around the flag. Each Scout and adult leader grabs onto the flagpole with their left hand and gives the Scout salute or hand-over-heart with their right hand. Do the pledge.

 

This can also be done with a den flag for the Cub Scout Promise or Law of the Pack.

 

2) Unfold a flag of suitable size for your group. Each adult and Cub Scout holds onto the flag with their left hand, stretching the flag out, and saluting with the right hand.

 

Say the pledge.

 

 

Bonus: Cub Scouts practice folding the flag when completed.

 

A big flag may suffice at a pack meeting, or you can use more than one flag if desired.