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Woods of Wisdom, Troop Program Features |
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The Light of Scouting This ceremony requires 15 Boy Scouts and 15 flashlights. The candidate stands in the center of a circle formed by the troop and the flashlight bearers. The room is darkened. Starting with the Scout Oath and continuing through the 12 points of the Law, each Scout (one at a time) lights his light, points it to the ceiling, and recites his portion of the Scout Oath or Law. At a given signal, all lights are pointed at the candidate-but not in his eyes! The Scoutmaster tells him that he is now bathed in the light of Scouting. Inasmuch as the candidate intends to follow its gleam, he will now take the pledge. The candidate makes the Scout sign and recites the Scout Oath, after which all lights are turned on and the boy joins his patrol. |
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