Skit and Song Standards

The Simon Kenton Council and the Boy Scouts of America believe that Scouting is a character-building organization, and that this concept should permeate our program to all levels, including skits and songs.

1.     All acts (skits, songs, run-ons, etc.) must be screened by the unit leader and the person in charge of the event (campfire or song) prior to performance in front of a group.

2.     Campfire programs are the place where the positive example is set.

3.     No Toilet Humor – anything that involves bodily functions, toilet paper, etc.

4.     No Water – where the audience, participants, or stage area gets wet.

5.     No embarrassing an audience member without their prior knowledge and agreement to participate.

6.     No racial put-downs, making fun of mental or physical abilities, religious groups and others.

7.     No portrayal of violent behavior.

8.     No performances with sexual overtones.

9.     Avoid anything that is not in keeping with the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America.

10. Unacceptable acts that get on stage will be removed immediately.

You may find that many traditional skits and songs that have been performed in the Boy Scouts of America for years and years are no longer acceptable under these standards.  However, many of these songs and skits can be modified to meet these standards.  For example, the Submarine Skit can still be performed in such a way as not to make fun of a particular ethnic group.