Assemble the entire group and have them stand or be seated wherever they like. Proceed with the friendship ceremony that follows. At the conclusion of the ceremony, consider ending with a group hug. Instruct youth to stand close together with their arms around each other. On the count of three, take a big step into the circle.
Friendship is like a circle-it keeps people together.
Just as a circle can expand and grow, there's always room in our lives for more friends. So let's start our own circle of friends here today and see how large we can make it grow. Some friendships start in childhood and continue all through life. So if you have a friend who was your friend when you were in kindergarten, please come up and join our circle. Friendships are full of happy times and sad times, hellos and good-byes.