They are the songs that tell the history of a country and its people - a way we have of passing on our heritage to future generations. Skits, Stunts, Sketches A campfire without a skit is like a pie without the filling. You can rest assured that, although you may be hard-pressed to get young people to volunteer to present a song, you will be overwhelmed by volunteers if you ask them to present a skit or a stunt. A humourous skit provides a welcome break, especially since the leaders usually are the butt of the jokes. As I mentioned in my last article, you can generally avoid this type of problem if you set out, in advance, guidelines to what is and what is not acceptable.
Funny skits are always acceptable and so are serious ones.
The young actors will usually opt for something funny and that's fine. It's their show and the serious input can come from a leader later on. Scouting's traditions and history, the writings of Baden-Powell and everyday life offer a wealth of material. Costumes can enhance the skit, but sometimes the simpler the better. Finally, recognize the training value in skits and stunts.