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Pages Magic Campfire MAGIC CAMPFIRE STARTSCompiled byScouter Stewart Bowman8th Whitby Scout TroopWhitby DistrictLakeridge RegionOntario, CanadaNovember 1992INTRODUCTIONThe following compilation of "Magic Campfire Sta ... More Thoughts About CampfiresReg RobertsThe Leader, December 1985As promised in the August/September Issue, here is the second in a series of articles about campfires. Again I have used as my resource some material provided ... Seven Steps to Successful SkitsTom GrayThe Leader, November 1987.A group of boys on stage or around the campfire are putting on a skit. Most of them are inaudible. Those you can hear forget their lines. The punch line is smot ... Peanuts #2Cast: policeman; three boys; police chief. (Policeman hustles scuffed looking boy up to boy sitting at the table marked CHIEF.) Policeman: Here's a bunch of trouble- makers for you, sir. Chief: O.K. ... You've Broken the Rules!
Mean Pirate Captain, 6 Pirates, Lifeguard
Setting: Pirate Ship at Sea
Captain: Okay let's see the first o' you. Which rule did you break?
#1: I... I... I ran around in the dining hall w ... The Beer Commercial #2 Actor(s), Director, Cameraman, Others in a studio Setting: Studio Director: Okay, People! Let's get going!Cameraman: But Sir!Director: No interruptions! Action!(Act ... The Dumb Actors
Director, Others in a Studio (Clapper Board, Lighting Men), Mother, Son, Doctor,
Undertaker, brooms for the actors
("Set the scene" with the "actors" standing around on break, and the ... Pass the Pepper
Setting: Family Sitting at the Dinner Table, talking in a very thick Southern Drawl.
Ma: Pass the peppa, Pa.
(Goes down the line to Pa, who responds)
Pa: Here's the Black Peppa, Ma.
(Go ... The Bubble Gum on the StreetOne of those skits Cubs just love and laugh at. Cast: Kid, Dog, Basketball Player, Car, Jogger and Old ManSetting: City StreetKid: Blowing bubbles is just great. Watch. (Blows imaginary bubble; it pop ... The Bubble Gum in the StudiosA quick, 2-person skit you can use to fill a moment when a six or patrol isn't ready (but should be.) Cast: Announcer, Boy Setting: Stage Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen! Welcome to the world famous W ... Submarine Training Story teller, Victim, appropriate sound effects & Helpers, raincoat, cup of water Storyteller: I need a volunteer to take submarine training.(Put victim under the coat and ... Flora the Flea
Performer
(The performer is putting his trained flea Flora through all her tricks, explaining all her tricks as she does them. His eyes follow every flip, jump, etc. as she performs and ... The Party Warehouse
Warehouse Person, Store Manager, 5 Customers, Two Victims, Broomstick
Setting: Party Supplies Store
(Get two victims to hold, at each end, the broomstick-this will be your manager's s ... The Statue WarehouseTour Guide, Group of Tourists (optional), 1 Victim, Statues, Aquaman Statue with mouthful of waterSetting: Statue Museum (or Warehouse of Old, Unused Statues)Guide: Welcome to the museum of Superhe ... The Greatest Spitter in the World
GSITW, Partner with metal pot (with a bit of water in it) and a pebble
Setting: Boardwalk, Circus, Amusement Park
(Separate GSITW and partner by about 15 feet.)
Partner: Ladies and Gent ... Sounds of the Lost Scoutmaster
Storyteller, Bird, Frog, Tree, Breeze, Lost Scoutmaster
(Storyteller is telling the story to the campfire crowd, while the other actors, with the exception of the Lost Scoutmaster, have th ... 7 Jerks on the Line2 People on the phone, up to seven Victims, rope
Each person is holding the rope at either end, and talking on the telephone
Person 1: I went fishing the other day!
2: Can't hear you!
1: Said I we ... The Pilfered Warehouse
Manager, Guard, 3 Workmen, large cardboard boxes.
Setting: Factory Gate.
Manager: (To new guard) I'm giving you the very responsible position of gate guard at this factory. Because of ... There's a Bear!
Nature Guide, 3-4 Victims (line them up as you get them)
Guide: I'm going to bring you through an imaginary trip to follow a bear's daily activities. First, I need a volunteer (He will be ... Nosebleed
Person with nosebleed, 3 Pedestrians, 4th Pedestrian
Setting: City Street
(Nosebleed person is looking down at the ground. #1 comes in and looks around, then down, and mumbles,)
#1: ... You Don't Say!
Person on the phone, Friend
Setting: Living Room
Person: (Phone rings, picks it up.) Hello? Yes? You don't say ... You don't say ... You don't say ... You don't say? ... You don't say ... Why Are You Late?
Boss, 4 Workers
Setting: Office
Boss: Why are you late?
#1: (Rushing into work, breathless.) Sorry I'm late, Boss. My car broke down, so I took the bus. But the driver hit a tree, so ... The New Bike
Salesman, Buyer, 4 people to be bicycles, Victim
The five "bicycles" are in doggy position.
Salesman: Here, Sir, is our most popular model. It also has an unbelievably low price. Try ... The OperationA shadow show is where you have the bright light behind you and the sheet between you and the audience so that they see the shadows. Your heads can be seen over the top and on the sides, but the ... Is a Train Comin' Today?
Grandma, Grandpa
Setting: Train Station
Grandma: (In old voice) Grandpa, is a train Comin' from the south today?
Grandpa: (Hobbles over to station, checks the schedule, looks to the sou ... Shut Up!
Shut Up, Trouble, Police Officer, Narrator
Setting: Woods, Then a Police Station (as per narration)
Narrator: There once were a brother and sister called Shut Up and Trouble.
They l ... Food, Water & Mirror on the Sahara
2 or 3 People, cup of water, combs, Narrator
Setting: Sahara Desert
Narrator: Here are some poor, thirsty men on the desert who've been stranded on the desert for days. Let's watch.
... You Need a Tie, Sir
Person, 3 Tie Salesmen, Maitre d'
Setting: Desert
Person: (Gasping) Water! I need water!
#1: Sir! Would you like to buy a tie? This one would look so good on you!
Person: I want water, ... A Hot Meal!Version 1
3 Lost Campers
Setting: Woods
#1: Boy, am I hungry! We haven't eaten in days!
#2: Me too.
#3: And I would just love a hot meal.
#1: (Looking to ground) Wow! A rabbit! Jump ... Cub Shop
4 Shoppers, Storekeeper, Kid (in underwear, or nightgown), full uniform
Setting: Store
#1: I'd like to buy the Cub Shirt.
Storekeeper: Sure. One moment, please.
(You hear the kid strug ... The Infantry is Coming!
3-4 People, Person carrying a sapling
#1: (Runs in) The Infantry is coming! Go to the bomb shelters!
#2: (A moment later, runs in) The Infantry is coming! Save yourselves!
#3: (A moment lat ... Keep Canada Beautiful ContestOtherwise known as "The Contest" in the Leader Magazine. Text from The Best of the Leader Cut Out Pages. You could just as easily do this as Keep America Beautiful or any other country for t ... Brain Shop
Customer, Shopkeeper
Setting: Brain Shop
Customer: Hi! I'm bored with myself. I'd like to buy a new brain and have an all new personality.
Shopkeeper: (In one of those evil, horror m ... Pet Shop
Customer, Shopkeeper
Setting: Pet Shop
Customer: I'd like to buy a turtle.
Shopkeeper: Well, here's one of the only three turtles I have left-they sell real well out here but turtle ... What's 2+2?
Captain, three or four Pirates
Setting: On the Bridge (Or Deck of a Ship)
Captain: First Mate! What's 2+2?
1st Mate: Duh! One, Sir!
Captain: Good! Bosun! What's 2+2?
Bosun: Uhh ... le ... The Ghost of Midnight
Ghost, Family asleep in house
Setting: House at Night
Ghost: (Going up to Mom, wakes her up-uses scary ghost voice.) I am the Ghost of Midnight!
Mom: Ahhh!
Ghost: (To Dad-same thing ... What's the Problem? #2As cute as it is, it really only is a skeleton. Maybe you could use it as a gag to either place in the order as with any other skit, or get the campfire chief involved, so that when he calls up the gr ... The Babies & Dads
Doctor, three Dads
Setting: Hospital
Doctor: Mr. Thompson, congratulations. You're the proud father of twins!
Thompson: What a coincidence-I come from Two Mountains!
(Later,)
Doctor: ... Ghost With One Black Eye
Ghost, 3 Pedestrians
Setting: City Street
#1: (Bends over; picks up coin.) Wow! A loony!
Ghost: (Comes out; scary voice.) I am the Ghost with one black eye!
(#1 scared; drops loony; ru ... Bus Driver
Several Passengers, Bus Driver, "Stinky"
Setting: Bus
Bus driver drives the bus along the route, and at each stop, more and more people get off the bus, holding their noses, telling t ... The Screwy Navel
Story Teller, Boy, several characters such as Mom, Dad, Bro, Sis, Drunk, Repairman, Priest, Clerk, Bus Driver, and so on.
Teller: There once was a little boy who had a scre ... The Announcement Campfire chief and a volunteer in the audience Campfire Chief: And now it's time to make a spot announcement.(Dog barks from the audience.) Thank you Spot. ... The Loon Hunt #2This is a cute one obtained from the Mt. Norris Scout Reserve, Vermont, Staff Campfire. Cast: Narrator, two hunters, Melican, Loon, wise man Setting: Out in the woods Narrator: This is the story of th ... Campfire Ethics "Scouting is a Game with a Purpose"Thoughts on bringing the values of Scouting through to youthBy a Quiet CampfireIt is getting late. You are sitting by the fire. ... Scouting JokesA Scout Master was teaching his Boy Scouts about survival in the desert. "What are the three most important things you should bring with you in case you get lost in the desert?" he asked. ... Future CareersProps: A large box that Cubs can step into and out of; decorate front with knobs and dials. Cub #1:Ladies and gentlemen, this is the fantastic, terrific magic future machine. By ente ... DippersViking Council A Cub runs on stage with a large ladle in his hand “What do you have there?” Asks Boy 1. “The big dipper” Another Cub runs on stage with a spoon ... Spaceship on the Moon(Narrator instructs others to follow the motions demonstrated as he tells the story.) One hot summer day my spaceship had just landed on the moon and needed some repair. I took a pair of ... The ConstellationsSince time began, it seems that people have been fascinated by and interested in studying the stars. So much so that the groupings of stars, what we call constellations, have been give ... Trip To The MoonCast: Controlman, 2 Spacemen, President, Man-In-The-Moon, 2 Space Mice
Props: Spaceship, Telescope, Moon with door big enough for head to stick out, Chair
Set ... Family Lost In SpaceProps: 5 chairs set up like a "space car" - 2 front, 3 in back row Participants: Father, Mother, 3 kids, 1 sign carrier Arrangements: Father is driving with mother beside him in front sea ... How Not To Build A RocketThink of this as the 3 Stooges building a rocket ship. It is pantomime only. With all the slapstick bumping, shoving, and horseplay possible. Cast: 3 boys as astronauts ... The Lost AliensCast: Two space aliens, Ma, Pa, Sonny, and Sis Setting: The two aliens arrive in front of the hillbilly family seated around a cook pot or a campfire. Ma: Howdy strange lookin' green fellers. ... Life On Other PlanetsBoys come out representing each planet Mercury: (Jumping around) You'd really get a hot foot if you lived on me. The temperature is 950 on Mercury.Venus: (Moving hands as if parting fog) You mi ... Spaced OutMission Control: The astronauts are now boarding the space ship. Let's listen to their discussion as they prepare to blast off. Astronaut 1: I get to sit by the window this time Astronaut 2: ... Science ClassSetting: Teacher and students enter classroom. Bell rings. Teacher: Class, today we will begin our study of astronomy. Student 1: (Loud whisper to Student 2) What's that? Student 2: It's way ove ... The Lawnmower SaleHere is a good one "to get" your favorite Scout Leader with.
Need: 3 or 4 boys as lawnmowers, 1 Salesman, and 5 or 6 customers
Lawnmowers on hands and knees in a row. Salesman standing around ta ... The SubmarineNeed: 4 to 8 Scouts. Have them stand in a line.
A line of submarine officers on a Japanese sub during WWII . Captain sights a ship in the periscope
CAPTAIN; "Tanker bearing 259, Range 1 mile"
H ... Is It Time YetNeed: 5-8 Scouts standing (or laying) with left foot crossed over right and right arm crossed over lefFirst Scout in line asks: "IS IT TIME YET?" - Second Scout asks third, etc down the line ... The Magic Doctor's ChairCharacters required, 1 doctor and four patients.
Props required, two chairs.
Scene begins with doctor sitting on one of the chairs.
First patient enters twitching their left arm.
DOCTOR: 'And w ... The RaisinNeed: 5 Scouts (1 to be a table).
1st Scout comes out: Gets down on all fours, pretending to be a table.
2nd Scout comes out, looks at the table and declares;
2nd SCOUT: "Ahh, a fly, I think ... Dirty SocksNeed: 4 scouts, One large can (Billy can or gallon can) with water placed in the center of the stage.
1st scout (Walks to billy carrying his mug. He dips his mug in and brings it up to his lips for ... Sergeant and the PrivateNeed: 2 scouts (Private and a Sergeant).
Sarge and private walking.
Private: "I want to rest!"
Sarge: "No! we have to finish this hike. Keep going!"
Private: "But my feet hurt" etc. (Whini ... J.C. PenneyVersion 1:
One Scout is standing on stage. A Second Scout walks up. The First Scout says, "Those are nice shoes. Where did you get them?" The Second Scout says, "J. C. Penny [J.C. Penny is a departm ... The Lost QuarterNumber of Participants: 5 or more
Props: None.
Scene: One person acts as a lamp post, shining a flashlight on the ground. Another is groping around in the pool of light. (He's # 1).
A third pers ... The Short RunwayNumber of Participants: 2 (If more are desired, they can be passengers, with suitable sound effects and actions.)
Props: Seating for pilot and co-pilot, and for passengers if required. A compass. ... The Lost LollipopNeed: 2 scouts.
Small boy is sitting, crying
Passer-by #1: (Enters) What's wrong little boy, why are you crying?
Boy: (Sobbing) I lost my lollipop !
Passer-by #1: Have you looked for it ?
... A Compass LessonNeed: 1 leader and 2 or more scouts.
Props: A good compass and a map
Announcer: In this scene, we see a Scoutmaster teaching a Patrol about maps and compass.
Scoutmaster: Now fellows, if you ... Heaven's GateYou can get your favorite leader or friend with this one.
Need: 5 or more scouts (1 is an announcer, 1 is an Angel).
Announcer: Here we are at the Gates of Heaven.
Scout 1: (Walks up to ... Puppy in the BoxNeed: 5 scouts (1 as announcer)
Props: A cardboard box, and a stuffed dog (or rabbit, etc.)
Announcer: This scene takes place on the street outside a grocery store.
(Several participants are ... New SawNeed: 3 scouts (1 as announcer).
Announcer: This scene takes place in a hardware store in a small north woods lumber town.
Lumberjack: (Enters) My old crosscut saw is worn out, and I need someth ... Measurement ProblemNeed: 3 scouts (2 older scouts and 1 cubscout).
(Two Scouts come on stage carrying a long pole. They prop it up, then stand back and look at it.)
Scout 1: Now, there are several ways we can figu ... The Dead BodyNumber of Participants: 2
Scene: One person lying on the ground, dead. Another sees him and runs for the telephone and, panicking, gasps: "Police, there's a dead person here... Where ? .... Un, (loo ... The Invisible BenchNeed: 4 (or more) scouts .
First boy is squatting as though sitting on an invisible bench. The second boy comes in and asks what the first is doing.
"I'm sitting on the invisible bench."
... PeanutsJudge, Bailiff, 3 (or more) Scruffy Guys, Peanuts (person)
Setting: Courthouse
Judge: Order in the court! Order in the court! Bring in the first case!
(Bailiff brings in a scruffy guy.)
Judg ... The Beer CommercialActor(s), Director, Cameraman, Others in a studio
Setting: Studio
Director: Okay, People! Let's get going!
Cameraman: But Sir!
Director: No interruptions! Action!
(Actor, speaking in a dull voi ... Submarine TrainingAnother 2-person skit you can use on the spur of the moment, if you just so happen to have the props, the main ones being the raincoat and drawings. Cast: Story teller, Victim, appropriate sound effec ... The Highest Tree climber in the WorldAgain, this can be a 2-person skit.
Cast: 2 Friends, HTCITW
Setting: Campfire
Tree climber is hidden in the woods and is able to ruffle a bush or tree.
1: You know, they say there's this really ... Post Office / King's Royal PaperVersion 1
Post Office Clerk, People in line, Person, a few letters and small boxes, and one wrapped box with a roll of toilet paper in it.
Setting: Post Office (Person is last in line, clerk is behi ... Waiter!Cast: Waiter, Customers
Setting: Restaurant
Customer 1: Waiter! There's a fly in my soup!
Waiter: Shh! Everyone else will want one!
Same line continues on with other customers about a fly bein ... Keep America Beautiful Contest6 Cubs or Scouts
Setting: Five Cubs Sitting in Their Clubhouse (indicated by appropriate signs) playing a game.
Cub 1: (Runs in, very excited) Hey, you guys! Did you hear about the big contest?
C ... What's the Problem?Leader, three or four Kids, Campfire Chief (in campfire blanket)
Setting: Tent Area
Swasin: (Crying on stage)
Kid 1: (Sees leader; goes to him.) Swasin! What's the problem?
Swasin: (Whispers in ... The Shrimpy BoxerVersion 1:
Cast: Announcer, big boxer, 72 pound weakling, fry pan
Announcer: Ladies and Gents! May I bring your attention to the center ring where we will have our main attraction! Little John wil ... Doggie DooCast: Two friends, doggie doo
Setting: Street
Two friends are walking along the street, perhaps having a conversation about something, talking about a movie or the latest hockey scores, when all o ... The Complaining MonkCast: Monk, Abbot, narrator
Scene: Abbot's office
Narrator: This skit is about the monks in a monastery who are only allowed to speak two words every ten years. Our friendly monk is about to come ... The Candy ShopOld storekeeper, very young kid (4 years old)
Setting: Candy Shop
Kid: (Kid walks up to storekeeper and asks) I want five of those penny candies way up at the top.
Storekeeper: You mean those pen ... The Loon HuntNarrator, two hunters, Medicrin, Loon, wise man
Setting: Out in the woods
Narrator: This is the story of the little-known Medicrin and two hunters' efforts to capture it. For instance, watch.
(Th ... 49! 49! 49!Jumper, bystander
Setting: City Street
(A person is jumping on up and down, yelling 49! 49! 49! The second person comes by and notices this; he asks what he's doing.)
Victim: What are you doing?
... American Folk Tale SkitNarrator: America's history is full of colorful characters. I'm sure you've heard of many that you couldn't even begin to count them. But we also know that much of our country's history wasn't written ... The AntsCharacters: 6 to 8 Cub Scouts
Props: Paper sacks
Setting: Skit opens with boys standing together in a backyard. Cardboard cutout trees and bushes could be used.
1st Cub: Gee, there's nothing to d ... The Great AugImportant Guy: "OK, Aug, I want you to sell these pencils."
Aug: "Pen-solls"
Important Guy: "That's right, Aug. Now, when you see someone coming down the street, I want you to tell them what you ... BackpackingTwo scouts lay down on sleeping bags on the stage. Two other scouts, pretending to be bikers "ride" over to one of the scouts who is on top of the bag and proceed to beat him up. They do anything they ... The Baseball GameThis is great fun in warm weather at a campfire, and it takes a little practice for the perpetrators. There is plenty of room for variation, depending on what the Scouts can imagine and how the volunt ... Bell Ringer #1Props: Coat with football or wadded clothing under it for the Hunchback, hat or nightstick for Gendarme.
Announcer: The Hunchback of Notre Dame has decided to retire, and has place an ad in the Pari ... Bell Ringer #2(The trick with this skit is to do it the night after doing Bell Ringer #1, and to do everything exactly the same - perhaps with a little more 'hamming it up')
(When the Applicant arrives the Hunchb ... Bell Ringer #3(To be used ONLY when Bell Ringer #1 and #2 have been used.)
Props: Rain slickers, blanket, and Gendarme gear from above.
(Two players enter in rain slickers holding blanket between them like a ju ... The Blanket Tossing TeamThis takes about six guys, who form a circle around an invisible blanket, with a small invisible guy (Bruce) who sits in the middle of the invisible blanket and gets tossed.
"We're an Olympic blanke ... Contagious Disease WardThe scene takes place in the waiting room of a doctor of contagious and communicable diseases, Dr. Ringworm, M.D., l.s.d., v.i.p., l.c.b. Have four chairs and a stand for magazines or books. In walks ... Cub CookoutCharacters: Several Cubs around fake campfire pretending to cook hot dogs on sticks. Two Cubs dressed as mosquitoes--antenn', wings etc.
Setting: Boys around fire keep slapping as if they are being ... Cub Scout SocksCharacters: Den leader, 3 Cub Scouts
Props: A pile of socks on a table. Den leader sits behind table.
Den leader: Boys, I'm pleased to announce that our new Cub Scout socks have arrived! Please ... The Den Mother's BouquetCharacters: Six Cub Scouts in summer uniform or Cub Scout T-shirts.
Scene: A nature walk.
Props: Cub - fashioned bouquet, with strands of ivy.
Cub 1: Gee, Fellas. I don't think Mrs. Brown's h ... The Failed Reporter"I'm a reporter. I have been for 12 years. And in all that time, I've never had a real scoop. Never. I'm a failure. I've done this long enough, so now I'm going to jump off this bridge and kill myself ... The Fishing TripCast: 4 to 8 Cub Scouts.
Props: Fishing gear, a small row boat or cardboard silhouette of a boat, and a sign that says "boat dock".
Setting: The scene starts with the boat about 10 feet away fro ... The Flea CircusCharacters: Ringmaster, Cub Scouts in Uniform (any number).
RINGMASTER: Ladies and Gentlemen, we are proud to introduce the Den _____ Flea Circus. We will now present Hugo, who will walk the tightr ... The Fortune TellerThis is a campfire skit. You can plan it carefully if you want. If you have a good spontaneous actor, he might be able to ad-lib responses to each object presented to him, without advance planning. Th ... Four Leaf CloverA person finds a four leaf clover. He feels sure that it will bring him good luck. Another person runs into him. They accuse each other of running into each other. They start hitting each other. A pol ... The Four SeasonsThe narrator narrates, everyone else is volunteers.
"I need eleven volunteers for this skit."
"This skit is called the Four Seasons. You three are trees. You three are leaves in trees, get up in ... Fred the Trained Flea"Here in my hand is Fred the Trained Flea. Fred will perform for you some amazing feats. Watch closely."
"Fred, do jumping jacks! Very good! Cheer, everyone!"
"Fred, do a somersault!"
"Fred, ... The General StoreThe scene is a general store, with the Storekeeper behind the counter. The counter is easily represented by a long table with a few items piled on it.
Behind the Storekeeper is a curtain, which conc ... The Good Samaritan-02A Scout walks out from backstage, stumbles, and falls on his face. He struggles noisily to get up, but keeps his forehead on the floor. He sometimes succeeds in getting into a position with his feet a ... Green Side Up! Green Side Up!Characters: A Building Contractor, A Couple (if lady isn't available, changes can be made for one person)
Contractor (inside house): Okay, we need a color for the wall in the living room. (walks to ... I Gotta Go WeeFive guys sleeping in a tent, all in a row. The scoutmaster on one end, the little scout on the other.
The little scout climbs over all the other sleeping scouts, who try to remain asleep, and shak ... In the Furniture StoreYou need a furniture store salesman and a customer who knows what is happening. Before the
salesman can sell anything, he needs stock. Call for volunteers from the audience: four to lie down to
make ... The Land SharkThe scene is a living room with a radio playing. A Scout is changing stations. There is an announcement, read from off stage: "We interrupt this station to bring you an important news bulletin. A crim ... Let Me Have It!This is an old, old vaudeville stunt. It depends on the interaction between the players and the crowd.
Overacting and showing off should be encouraged. The only prop needed is a length of rubber tubi ... Letters from HomeProps: Two sheets of paper.
Scott: (Enters) Gee, it's always nice to get a letter from home when you're at camp.
Robin: (Enters) Hey, look, I got a letter from my Mom.
Scott: Me too. Listen, my ... The Motorcycle ShopThe Motorcycle Dealer introduces himself and his shop. He stocks many types of motorcycles, and they
are all in excellent condition. In fact, he will demonstrate how good they are by making a sale to ... Musical Toilet Seat SalesmanA scout is a door to door salesman, selling Musical Toilet Seats: If you have some cardboard make
props like toilet seats. Salesman approaches each home knocks on the door and sells the seat:
Salesm ... The OutlawI was recently on staff at Camp Birch of the 95' staff, and this was the most popular of them all we did.
This is set in the western era in the 1800's. Characters:
An Out Law, Partner, swinging door ... The King's Raisins"I am the King. Bring me my raisins!"
First squire, "Here are raisins, sire, from the hills of California!"
"Those raisins are not fit for peasants! Bring me my raisins!"
Second squire, "Here ... Tankety TankThis skit requires little preparation and no props, and has only two speaking parts. It can use a cast of hundreds, and it is full of blood, gore, and dead bodies. That makes it perfect for Cub Scouts ... The Thirsty DonkeyThe man leads his donkey around the campfire. "Water! Water!" cries the donkey with a raspy voice. "Patience, jackass, patience" says the man. The man leads his donkey around the campfire. "Water! Wat ... The Weather ManThis is performed on a stage. Hang a large map, or a sheet with some outlines drawn on it, across the back of the stage. Since the skit involves water, it is a good idea to use a waterproof ground clo ... Who Sneezed?One boy plays sergeant and the rest line up in a row facing the audience. The sergeant tells them to come to attention for inspection. The last boy in line sneezes. The sergeant asks who sneezed and d ... Do You Have A Cub Scout GardenThis can be used as a skit or a ceremony. Have the boys make pictures of peas, lettuce, squash, and turnips
with the key words printed on them. (Ex. Peas - preparedness, etc.) As the Narrator reads, ... Making A Cub ScoutCHARACTERS:Child
Two Leaders
Two Parents
PROPS: You will need a large table for the child to lie on during the “operation.”
The “doctor” can carry a large cardboard knife.
Props to be ... How The Sun, Moon, Stars Got Into The SkyDress up all the boys as Indian Braves and assign four of them the following parts. Have
the rest of the boys sit around a “campfire” and listen to the story.
CHARACTERS:CHIEF Stand with arms ... A Genius Is This And ThatHere’s an audience participation skit - ideal for large group meetings or banquets. There is
only one character - the narrator or story teller - and there is no rehearsal or scenery
necessary. Jus ... The LitterbugCHARACTERS:PAPER Crackle-Crackle
TRASH Dump-Dump
CANS Clatter-Clatter
LITTERBUG Toss and Throw
NARRATOR: God put bugs in this world for many reasons.
He made them to live in every kind of season. ... Tonto ApplauseLEADER: Where does Tonto take his garbage?
BOYS: (in rhythm with the Lone Ranger tune while slapping thighs).
To de-dump, to de-dump, to de-dump dump dump ... A Christmas StoryCHARACTERS:HOUSE Hands over head in inverted “V”
SHED Hands in front of chest in inverted “V”
SLED Hands together as in praying, waving from left to right
REINDEER One hand, palm forward, a ... Out Where Men Are MenAssign the following characters to different groups, then read or tell the story. As each
character is mentioned, the proper group rises, makes the appropriate sounds and sits
down.
CHARACTERS:CO ... The King With The Terrible TemperThis may be used as a den skit or as an audience participation skit. Select a capable
narrator and five people (or split the audience into five groups), each to impersonate one
character as he is me ... What Makes A LeaderCAST: Master of Ceremonies (EMCEE)
COMPUTER OPERATORS
... The Happy HikerNARRATOR: We’re going on a hike. Just do what I do and listen carefully. (Begin walking in place)
Here we go on a hike through the woods and over the mountains. Come along with me. (smile, ... Daring SailormenCHARACTERS: 10 SAILORS (the play opens with the 1st settler on stage)
(A NARRATOR reads the verses aloud while the SAILORS perform actions quickly and briefly.)
NARRATOR:
... The Reluctant Knight And The Magic HerbCHARACTERS:
KNIGHTS at least two in appropriate costume
SIR QUAKE-A-LOT a se ... Blue And GoldCHARACTER:
BANQUET Let’s Eat ... Travel HorizonsIn this narrated skit, five boys pantomime and carry props representing different kinds of
travel. Props may be made from cardboard. As each paragraph is read, the appropriate
prop is displayed and ... What Are Cub Scouts Made Of?This may be used as a reading or a skit. To use as a skit have a narrator who pauses to let
the Cubs pantomime their parts.
NARRATOR: Cub Scouts are made of 8, ... A Driver's DilemnaCHARACTERS:A Cub Scout and his friend
PROPS: 2 chairs for the car
(The Cub and his friend are sitting on the chairs. They go through the mot ... Acting Skits - GeneralThese skits are more like plays than the previous group. Each of the characters have lines and perhaps some
action to perform. They will need a little more practice and it may be a good idea to give ... Bob Cat's Big CatchCAST: GRAY SQUIRREL,
RUNNING DEER,
SMALL BEAR,
LITTLE WOLF,
BOB CAT,
&# ... Muscle Building ChampsCAST: 6 boys in uniform holding props as described below.
Setting: ... Treasures Beneath The Sea (Puppet Skit)SONG: The song is sung to the tune of ‘The Grand Old Duke of York’ in the Cub Scout Song Book.
STAGE: &# ... Buc Tuocs (Round-up Skit)CAST: ANNOUNCER
DR. CURE-ALL
... When Knighthood Was In Flower (or, “Good Guys Always Wear White Hats”)CHARACTERS:LORELEI THE LOVELY, a beautiful princess
KIT THE KING, a pip of a king
& ... The Motorcycle DriverCHARACTERS:CUB SCOUT
2 Ambulance Attendants
PROPS: HELMET,
... Spooks From Fire IslandTry this skit during Fire Prevention week. It was developed by Den Leaders at a Cub
Scout leaders’ conference at Philmont Scout Ranch.
CAST: ... Rip Van Cub ScoutCAST: Rip Van (see below)
... Lawnmower SalesmanCHARACTERS:2 CUSTOMERS
LAWNMOWERS, played by 2-6 Cub Scouts
... Rollicking RobotsCAST: DEN CHIEF
ANNOUNCER,
&# ... Water! Water! #2CAST: Several CUB SCOUTS
PROPS: Sahara Desert scenery (Have Cubs draw cactus for background.)
... The Burning SchoolhouseCAST: Old man and several boys.
SCENE: Boys are standing around talking when an old ... City SlickersCAST: 6 Cub Scouts as follows
MA
PA
... Boss, The Train!CAST: 2 BOYS tracking animals
Rest of den acts as TRAIN.
... J.C. Penney #1CAST: As many CUBS as you’d like (at least 6 recommended)
One person d ... Cotton (A “J.C. Penney” Variation)Spokesman keeps meeting guys with new clothes - a loud shirt, new shoes, bright socks,
new pants, a hat etc. Each time he remarks how snappy they look and ask where they got
such neat clothes. “FR ... J.C. Penney #2 (A More Obvious “J.C. Penney” Variation)CAST: STORE CLERK
J.C. PENNEY
... Bragging FishermenCAST: 6 CUBS
PROPS: Stools (for fishermen to sit on)
fishing po ... The Yellow CadillacCAST: 2 HUNTERS
GUIDE
SETTING: ... Castor OilCHARACTERS:YOUNG MAN
DRUGGIST
... CPR RescuersCAST: 3 CUB SCOUTS
SETTING: Cubs are standing around reading ... Clarence Slept HereCAST: 2 CUBS
MOTHER
... Three RiversScene: Two prospectors meet. First prospector has camp set up and good cooking. Dog is sitting beside him. (Boy on all fours is dog.) Second prospector comes in pulling mule named Sunshine. (Two boys ... Discover AmericaCAST: LOUWEEGEE
CHRISTO
... Ten Little SettlersCAST:
10 SETTLERS (the play opens with the 1st settler on stage)
INDIANS ... If A short, silly skit about scampish elves and their concern for Santa.
CAST: SANTA
... Santa's Help-InCAST: SANTA with list and empty sack.
HELPERS, 6 (or more, i ... Mister BonesCAST: MR. JONES
MR. BONES
CHOIR, behind Mr. Jo ... Jeb And EbbNo campfire is complete without the two Hillbillies, Jeb and Ebb. Barefoot, jeans and
plaid shirt, droopy hats and a bit of wheat or straw sticking out here and there.
EBB: ... Lost DogCAST: DAVE
BOB
SETTING: Dave is crying
DAVE: Boo hoo hoo!
BOB: Hey Dave, why are ... Smart DogCAST: TOM
JOHN
John’s DOG
TOM: That’s a nice dog you have.
JOHN: Thank you. He’s nice and he’s smart.
DOG: ... No SkitCAST: As many as you wish
SETTING: 1ST Cub walks on stage in tears. He ... Pain Is Where You Find ItCAST: DOCTOR
... What's My Hobby?SETTING: Scene opens on a bunch of boys talking about their hobbies. Each, in turn, gets the
... Crazy CollectingActors pantomime the different types of collectors as the narrator introduces each one.
The narrator may start with something like this:
NARRATOR: Everyon ... Happyness Is - Misery IsCAST: 2 to 8 Cub Scouts, or more
(Cubs alternate; first boy says: “HAPPINESS IS…,” second boy says : “MISERY
&# ... Going PlacesThis is a question and answer skit for up to 9 Cubs. Two sets of answers are given and
should be used according to whether you wish the skit to be serious or silly. A cub can
read each riddle and an ... The EchoCAST: CUB SCOUTS
DEN LEADER
& ... Stiff NeckCAST: SEVERAL CUB SCOUTS
1ST CUB: (Enters, looking up at the sky.)
2ND CUB: ... Lost MoneyCAST: Several CUB SCOUTS
SETTING: 1st Cub is circling around and looking down at the ground.
2ND CUB: ... Is It Time Yet?CAST: As many Cubs as you have.
SETTING: The Cubs are lying o ... Run-On SkitsBOY: (Comes on stage with a stick in his hand. He puts the point of the stick down on the
floor, picks ... Airplane Short RunwayCast: 2 scouts (If more are desired, they can be passengers, with suitable sound effects and actions. Seating for pilot and co-pilot, and for passengers if required and a compass. Announcer: This scen ... The Airplane7-Scouts acts as the pilot, co-pilot and radioman on an airliner. 4 other scouts are on the wings as the engines, on the wings of the plane. The pilot announces to co-pilot that engine one has failed. ... Alexander's Rag Time BandProps: Coloured strips of cloth for each participant, spears and shields if desired. Announcer: In this skit, ALEXANDER THE GREAT has called all his officers together to plan the next day's battle whe ... AlienAlien comes in - traditional "take me to your leader" routine etc. When taken to leader the alien says, "Stop singing, Ging Gang Goolie -- it's our national anthem..." ... All FaceAn Indian and a white man are traveling together. It's cold and the white man is shivering. The white man is all bundled up and the Indian has very little on (i.e. pants, no shirt) and his blanket. Th ... All In a Days WorkProps: A sign reading: "Undertaker, Justice of the Peace, Furniture, Fresh Eggs", some overalls, straw hats, bandannas. Announcer: Here we see old Clem Smithers sittin' in front of his count ... All Over MeTwo scouts needed, or one scout and the MC. "They're all over me, they're all over me!" "What's all over you?" "My clothes!" ... Announcement, TheA five second gag to put into a loose moment. Cast: Campfire chief and a volunteer in the audience Campfire Chief: And now it's time to make a spot announcement. (Dog barks from the audience.) Tha ... Another CPR SkitThis is a skit that I have done a couple of times in the past few years. Scouter Bill Palmer - 1st Port Elgin, 15th Juan de Fuca Scouts in Victoria, B.C. One person is laying on the floor. Two other p ... Ants, TheCharacters: 6 to 8 Cub Scouts Props: Paper sacks Setting: Skit opens with boys standing together in a backyard. Cardboard cutout trees and bushes could be used. 1st Cub: Gee, there's nothing to do. ... Artistic GeniusThe scene is an art show where judges are inspecting several canvases are displayed. They comment on the brightness, color, technique, that is used on the different pictures. They select one for the p ... Bad BreathOne blanket-covered player is the terrible dragon with the terrible breath. Plant three or four "volunteers" in the audience who come up, one by one, to say hello to the dragon. Each time th ... Bad TurnAkela: "Now, (Cubs name), you know you should always do Good Turns." 1st Cub: I tried, honest! Akela: OK Each Cub enters and says similar things to Akela Last Cub: (carrying a small frying p ... Balloon OrchestraThe players in the orchestra each hold a balloon. They blow up their balloons in unison, then let out the air in a squeak at a time to the rhythm of some easily recognized rhythm such as "Blue Da ... BalloonsAction: Several boys repeatedly blowing up balloons until they break. Boy 2: What are they doing? Boy 1: Blowing up balloons. Boy 2: Why? Boy 1: It's a contest. Boy 2: Oh. What does the winner get? ... Banana Skit, TheThis skit is ideally suited for four people, since it takes the form of a four-beat chant. However, any number can participate. The group forms a line, facing the audience. See banana, see banana, see ... Be Prepared-01First scout walks to center of stage, stands to attention, salutes and says, "BE PREPARED." This is repeated by three other scouts. When they are all standing side by side, a loud motor horn or explos ... Beam Me UpScout: Walks on stage, looks around slowly and says, "Scotty! The aliens are very unfriendly!! Quick!! Beam me aboard!!" Another scout in the audience: THUNK (the sound of a 2x4 landing on ... Bear HuntA variation on A Talking Martian! And Saloon. Cast: Bear, two hunters Setting: The woods #1: (Whispering) Ah! There's a bear! I can shoot it and I'll have my take for the day! (Bang! And the bear fall ... Bee Sting1st scout "OOOOOUCH , OOOOOH , OOOUCH." 2nd scout "What's the matter with you?" 1st scout "A bee's stung my thumb." 2nd scout "Try putting some cream on it then.&quo ... The Best Spitter In The WorldThe key performer is the Catcher, who must wave around a can of water without spilling. He simulates the spit hitting the can by tapping on the can with his finger. He will need to practice so that he ... The Better ThiefCast: 2 Scouts There are two scouts, they each say, "I'm the better thief." "No I'm the better thief." Then one says, "Wait, lets have a contest, we will walk past each other ... The Bicycle Shop(The scene begins with three players on their hands and knees, in a row, as bicycles.) Shop Owner: Well, there we are, three brand new bicycles all set up for sale. Customer : (Entering) Hi. I'd like ... Big Game HuntingTwo to four hunters talking together each says that he is packing a heavier and more powerful gun to shoot with. The first starts out with a small handgun and the last ending up with a very powerful r ... Big ItchCast: Guy, 4 People on lunch break Setting: Park Bench Guy is sitting on park bench. Guy: I'm waiting for my girlfriend. I hope she comes soon. (Luncher #1 sits on bench and moves him over. #2 sits on ... The Bigger JerkA simple, one person skit that is great for those loose moments in a campfire. Cast: 1 Person, log (or imaginary mower), "Volunteer," Victim Person: (Groans and grunts as he's bent over carr ... The Biggest TurkeyAn alternate ending follows the regular skit. Cast: Box or suitable covering, Person in Box, Announcer, Victim, regular and serving spoons, stick and log, paper and book, rubber chicken, small cue car ... Black BartThere are several Black Bart skits, all revolving around the basic plot of the hero chasing Black Bart. The hero and BB come face to face. BB is cornered, building up the tension. Destroy it with the ... BlindfoldRecruit three or four volunteers and blindfold each one. Have the volunteers stand in front of the audience and instruct them to take off anything they have on. The smart ones will remove their blindf ... The Bombing RunIn this one, the Scouts are seated one behind the other in close formation. The first Scout becomes the pilot, the second becomes the wings, the next one becomes the side gunner, the next one is the f ... BonfireA leader begins to explain how to lay a campfire. The leader decides to use members of the audience to represent different pieces of wood. The bonfire builders bring up various volunteers. Some of the ... Border CrossingA variation on The Ghost of Midnight and The Ghost With One Black Eye. Cast: Border Guard, Supervisor, Several Crossers, 2 Brooms Guard: Hi, Boss! I'm new here! What do I do? Supervisor: Well, you hav ... Bouquet, TheCast: six Cubs on an outing. 1st Cub (glumly): I don't think Akela is having such a great time. 2nd Cub (looking at 3rd Cub): Well, you didn't help much - giving her that garter snake! 3rd Cub: I was ... Brain TransplantA group Scout goes to a new Scientific Laboratory where they have developed a new process for brain transplants. The Scouts asks to see the selection of brains. The doctor shows them a selection. (the ... Brer PossumLocation? Where else but in the woods? A cast of 4 is needed for this one. Brer Possum, Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer Bear. When the skit starts, Brer Fox and Brer Bear are out of sight. Brer Possum ... The BriefcaseScene: A person standing on a stage reciting a long story (or some other activity). A second person will enter at various stages and interrupt him, after which the story teller starts again. The secon ... Brotherhood of ScoutingThis skit has a Brotherhood theme, and is well-suited to the older sections (Scouts and higher) and leaders, particularly in an all-sections campfire. It is best presented near the end of the campfire ... The Brutal Miner(Each character in the skit has a distinctive sound to make when the Narrator says their name during the reading of the skit. The Narrator should pause, after reading the name of each character so the ... Buffalo StoriesThese are a variation of the popular elephant jokes. They can be set up with two boys for each "joke". Cub 1: How can you tell if a buffalo is under your bedroll?Cub 2: The ceiling of y ... The Bus RideScouts on bus going wild over girls they are passing. Then the driver tells them that they have to get into uniform. When another girl is spotted, all duck out of sight. ... C.P.R.The first Scout comes out walking around, he suddenly grabs his chest and falls to the ground. Two other scouts come in talking about just completing their first aid merit badge and find the scout on ... Camel PatrolA Scout dressed in a turban enters the campfire circle. He places a blanket on the ground, kneels and begins to pry. He prays by bowing down and with his arms out-stretched, he chant "Oh Allah, b ... Camp CoffeeYou need a large dixie or billy in the center of the stage and four scouts. In England we have nesting sets of aluminum cooking pots with a steel wire handle. They look like a small straight sided buc ... Camp Coffee SketchProps: A large cooking pot and mugs for actors 1st Scout- (Walks to pot carrying his mug. He dips his mug in and brings it up to his lips for a drink) "This camp coffee is getting worse". 2n ... Campers and BearsTwo campers are walking through the forest when they suddenly encounter a grizzly bear! The bear rears up on his hind legs and lets out a terrifying roar. They're both frozen in their tracks. The firs ... Campfire ConferenceSix or eight weary-looking campers enter the campfire circle, silently circle the campfire once, and sit in a ring around the fire. After a pause, the first camper sighs and says "What a day!&quo ... Can You Do This?Cast: 2 People, campfire blanket Have one person lie down on his back and the other kneel directly over him. The top person wears the campfire blanket so as to hide his legs and expose the legs of the ... Can't Pay the Rent(In this skit, one person plays all three parts by changing the voice and by using a paper napkin as a mustache, hair bow, and bow tie, as the parts call for.) Villain: [sound effect] Knock, knock, kn ... The Candy Shop #2Ask for two volunteers, who just stand there in the candy shop. A customer comes in and asks for chocolate covered cherries. Sorry, no chocolate covered cherries. Peanut brittle? Sorry, just sold our ... Candy StoreThe leader gives instructions for playing candy store. He asks that one person take a long string and hold on and then adds others until there is a long line of people holding onto the string. Then th ... Candy Store #2Announcer: This skit takes place in a candy store. Owner: [Working behind counter, mumbling to himself] Yep, yep, just like always, costs are up and profits are down. Boy: [entering] Hi mister. Owner: ... Candy Store #3A candy store owner enters carrying a long pole. He asks two members of the audience to hold the pole, draping a blanket or sheet over it, explaining that this is the candy store. One by one customers ... Candy Store #4Props: Need a Scout stave, or a stick about 1" diameter x 5' long. Pick out 2 unknowing people from the group to hold up either end of the stick about elbow high. Let them know the stick they're ... Candy Store #5This one can be really hammed up and included the kid walking up in a dance kind of way and the old storekeeper, being old, very laboriously climbing up a ladder, getting the candy jar, coming down, c ... Change UnderwearHave the boys march in, single file, with one boy leading them like a drill sergeant. The sergeant tells them to stop and addresses them. He tells them he has some good news and some bad news. The goo ... The ChanterProps: Blankets and rope to make Monk's Cassock. Friar: Good morning, everyone. Monks: Good morning. Friar: We are going to practice chanting, this morning. All together now, repeat after me: (Chan ... The CheckupProps: Chair, paper, pencil, white smock. [Patient is on the chair while the Doctor looks down his throat, listens to heart, tests reflexes, and does doctor type things] Doctor: Ahh, My goodness, Hmmm ... Chewing GumYou will need: 5 Cub Scouts, props should include a lamppost, park bench, tree. Scene: Park area, Cub Scouts walk on one at a time. This is a pantomime skit and is great to use with younger Cub Scout ... ChickenAction: Several boys watching another boy crack a whip at a frozen chicken. Boy 2: What's he doing? Boy 1: Practising. Boy 2: Practising what? Boy 1: He wants to be a lion tamer. Boy 2: But that's not ... Chief ShortcakePick a "volunteer" to be the dead Chief Shortcake (adult leader) and have him lie down covering with a towel/sheet except for his head. Have each boy repeat a line on what to do with Chief S ... Chief Woodpussy(Each character in the skit has a distinctive sound to make when the Narrator says their name during the reading of the skit. The Narrator should pause, after reading the name of each character so the ... Chin FacesPerformers arrange themselves with their heads hanging upside down over the edge of a table with a sheet or other drape covering their body with holes cut out exposing their mouth and chin. Place sung ... Climb ThatTwo Scouts meet, and the first scout begins to brag he can climb anything. Scout 1: "Can you climb that tree?" Scout 2 "Sure I've done it lots of times." Scout 1 "Can you cli ... Coloured MusicEach member of the Patrol has a clear glass pop bottle which has been partly filled with coloured water, each with a different colour. Each bottle is filled to a different level so that the 8 notes of ... The Comedians’ Retirement HomeThe scene is set up so that Charlie is portrayed as being in a retirement home. It's dinner time and before he can ask for anyone to pass the meat, someone calls out 37 and the room bursts into laught ... The CompassProps: A good compass and a map Announcer: In this scene, we see a Scoutmaster teaching a Patrol about maps and compass. Scoutmaster: Now fellows, if you take a bearing from the map this way you ca ... ConvictProps: A cardboard cutout of a prison window, or a few sticks as bars, and 3 candles. Announcer: The scene is the outside of a prison. [Enter 2 Scouts. One holds out his arms at full stretch, one abov ... Country Scouts in the Big CityTwo scouts enter campfire circle #1 Hi, we are country scouts, and this is our first trip to the big city. #2 Hey, (looking around) did you ever see such big buildings? #1 & # 2 ham it up, describ ... Court CaseSecond person walks in with a suitcase. First person already on stage asks where he is going and the first person's reply is that he is going to court. A little while later he comes in with the case a ... Court SceneGuy brought in - "I'm Innocent! I was just picking up pebbles on the beach!" Two or more with similar stories. Last person comes on stage either dressed like a guy dressed like a girl or a g ... Crazy CharlieThe scene is set up so that Crazy Charlie is portrayed as being in a mental institution. It's dinner time and before he can ask for anyone to pass the meat, someone calls out 37 and the room bursts in ... Crazy News FlashesToday, Lady Blenkinsop Smythe, laid a foundation stone. Both are said to be doing well. A lorry load of artificial hair has just overturned on the motorway. The police are combing the countryside. Thi ... Cub OlympicsCharacters: TV reporter, 4 Cub athletes getting ready for the Cub Olympics.
Props: Frisbee for discuss, pile for javelin, bag of cookies, toothbrush and basin of water on stand, fake mike for repor ... Damn! (or should I say Darn?)Cast: Director, 2 Workers, Cameraman, Clapperman, Light Man, SoapSetting: On the Setting of a MovieDirector: Okay, people! Remember what I said about the language! Action! Clapperman: Scene 5, Take 1! ... Dancing Knee DollsPaint faces on the knees of the performers. Use dresses (or pants and shirt) to dress the legs as dolls with the arms bulging out. The clothes can be made out of crepe paper, cloth, or real clothing. ... The Dangerous TentCast: 2 guys, 2 bikers Setting: Campground #1: Well, time to go to bed. AND I GET THE TENT! (Beats up little guy.) #2: But… Oh well, it's no use. (He sets up his sleeping bag under the stars.) ... Did You Have V-8?Cast: Weakling, three or four Thugs, Old Lady, Director, CameramanSetting: Street Corner Set in a StudioWeakling: Hi there. I'm advertising the great effects this wonderful vegetable cocktail, V-8, ha ... Dinner SpecialCharacters: two customers, waiter. Let actors develop actions and dialogue from the situationProps: table with tablecloth, candles, menus, etc. Most important - a storybookTwo customers enter a fancy ... Doctor! Doctor!The secret to success with this series of quickies is to keep them moving along. You can have one doctor and different patients, but it may add greater rush and flurry if a different doctor and patien ... Doctor's OfficeFirst patient comes in hiccuping and asks to see the doctor. The second patient comes in cross-eyed, with a silly look on his face. The third person can't control his muscles and is all jittery. They ... The Dog SkitCautions: …. There is always the temptation for the doggie to do “doggie type, off-color things. Make sure that this type of stuff doesn’t get into your campfire skit! …. On ... Doggie DoctorA person comes to a psychologist and says that he needs help, he thinks that he is a dog, holding up his hands like a dog begging. Through out the skit the person acting like a dog, does doglike thing ... Dr. Frank N. Stein and IgorHere’s a cool skit I learned at Webelos Camp. One Person is the announcer, one person is Igor, one person is Dr. Frank N. Stein, and all the other people are salesmen. Step 1. Announcer walks up ... Dude RanchProps: A couple of western hats and bandana would help set the scene. Announcer: This skit takes place at a dude ranch. Old Hand: [slouched against fence, with slow western accent] So, you want to go ... EarwashPatrol of scouts line up facing audience. One announces that this is the Earwash Skit. Scout at end of the line drinks a glass of water. He puts his hands on his ears and shakes his head. Then he pret ... Easter BunnyThe Easter Bunny is out delivering his eggs and the police arrest him for breaking and entering a house. The police don't believe that he is the Easter Bunny, but finally decide to believe him and let ... Echo #1 (Baloney)(Before the skit begins, one player hides a few feet into the woods behind the campfire circle, and plays the part of the ECHO.) [PETER AND TIM enter] Peter: Here we are, Tim, at the famous Echo Mount ... Echo #2 (Jerk)(Before the skit begins, one player hides a few feet into the woods behind the campfire circle, and plays the part of the ECHO.) Scout: Boy, it's been a tough day at camp. But now I've hiked up to the ... Echo PointOnce modified this to suit a space theme -- it was a tour around the galaxy to different planets, people traveled in a spaceship to get from planet to planet (a drawing of the USS Enterprise, no less, ... Echo, again!A Scout enters the campfire area, walks around and collapses to the ground. He lays there seriously ill and dying. Soon another scout enters and finds the ill scout. He screams out: "There is som ... The Echo #2The club leader announces during the singing that he has noticed an echo in the room and he is going to try it out (also could be on a hike overlooking a canyon). The following is a dialogue between t ... Elevated GumA boy enters chewing gum, acting like a business man, with a briefcase etc. Walks up and enters a elevator, sticks gum on the wall. A kid listening to rock & roll on his portable stereo, dances in ... The ElevatorThe scene opens with an elevator operator intoning "Ground Floor". A passenger gets on and begins to jiggle slightly. The elevator operator intones each floor with a description of what's on ... Emergency Room DoctorThe scene is an emergency room at a hospital. The Doctor is totally self absorbed, combing hair, looking in mirror etc. A guy runs in, a hiker with a branch stuck in his stomach. He is screaming in ag ... Emergency SkitThis Skit should be learned by all Cubs and Scouts in the event that they find themselves called on unexpectedly for a skit (Be Prepared), or in case some other Six or Patrol used their planned skit e ... Emergency TestA group of scouts come out and stand in a line across the stage. One, the announcer, stands in front of them. Announcer: "This is a test." All: Hmmmmmmmmmmm. (Or Beeeeeeeeep) Announcer: This ... The Empty BoxesYou need a manager, guard, three workmen, and a few large cardboard boxes. Setting: a factory gate. Manager (to new guard): I'm giving you the very responsible position of gate guard at this factory. ... Enlarging Machine(This skit is best set up in the opening of the campfire circle so that no one can see what is happening "backstage".) Props: A blanket (or on stage a large piece of cardboard on which is dr ... Eskimo PieScene: Group of Cub Scouts around a table. Props: Ping pong ball, sponge, white golf tees, pan with ice cream bars in the bottom. Cub 1: Isn't it great our leader is letting us make a pie for our den ... The Failing EngineProps: Seating for the pilot, and two rows for passengers. Announcer: This skit takes place on an airplane. [Participants enter and form up in two rows, seated. The Announcer becomes the pilot at the ... Fall QuickiePlayer walks across the area scattering handfuls of leaves he takes from a big bag. Another player approaches and asks, "What are you doing?" 1st Player: I'm leaving! ... Famous Talking DogTwo scouts run in front of the campfire. One Scout introduces himself as the owner of the World Famous Talking Dog. Second Scout puts up his hands in paw like fashion and makes small barking noises an ... The Farmer & The OxCast: farmer, three merchants, hired hand Farmer (enters and falls on knees): Oh, woe is me! It's time to plough and I have no oxen (raises arms to sky). Oh, whatever fates there are, please, please s ... Finale"They're all around me!" "What?" "Cheesy run-ons!" ... Fire DrillThrough the meeting or campfire, different people run through with some container (cups, buckets, cans, etc). Eventually the MC stops one of them and asks what's going on to which the reply is "y ... Fire, TheYou need two players and a behind-scenes person to move the fire (an artificial campfire with invisible strings attached). The players sit by the fire, reading, doing a puzzle, etc. The fire moves sli ... FirebuildingWhen we entered the campfire theater the first four scouts walked in with large cans filled only with torn up news paper. The Staff immediately noticed and gave us their attention. One or two came ove ... The Firing SquadA firing squad lines up with a prisoner. The leader of the firing squad calls out "Ready … Aim …" The prisoner shouts, "Tornado!" The soldiers all run for cover and t ... Fish MarketTwo people, one a fisherman and the other a fish market managar come on stage and hold a long cord between them. The fish market man attempts to call the fisherman on the telephone to see if he has an ... Fishin'Center stage is a lad fishing from a billy can or bucket, he keeps pulling the rod as though he has something on the line. A passer by looks at him as he walks by and then walks on, after a few steps ... Fishing(The scene opens with the two players rowing an imaginary boat.) Andrew: Whew! It sure is a long way out here. Robert: Yep. (puts hand to eyes) I can't see the shore anymore. Ready to start fishing ? ... Fishing on a Park BenchThree guys are sitting on a park bench. Goober is quietly reading, Gomer is pretending to swim in a lake (jumps off bench and swims around). Gopher is pretending to be fishing, reeling fish after fish ... Fishing SuccessFive or six fishermen sit on the end of the dock (chairs), casting and winding in their lines. One fisherman is catching all the fish: the others have no luck. In turn, the unlucky ones ask the succes ... Five Thousand ChicksProps: Farm clothes for both players. Special Effects: [Knock, knock, knock] Farmer: Is this the farmer's information office? Manager: Yep, what can I do for you? Farmer: Well, I'm havin' an awful ti ... FlasherOne member seems to be wearing nothing but an overcoat in front of the campfire. As each scout approached him, he would (with his back turned to the audience) flash the "innocent" bystander. ... FleaBoys standing in a line, first boy scratches, then second on down the line, last boy feels it and says "Oh there you are Marvin, I've been looking all over for you. You've got to stop hopping aro ... Fly in the SoupCustomer: Waiter, waiter, there's a fly in my soup ! Waiter : (Enters, very snooty, peering into the soup) Oh, yes, you are right sir. That will be an extra 25 cents for the meat. Customer: But waiter ... Flying HighBoys on a flight to Germany or other destination. They act up and really give the stewardess or steward (den leader, 11 year old patrol leader etc.) a hard time. Finally, one of them bumps into her/hi ... Franky #2 (The Monster)Announcer: We are in Dr. Frankenstein's laboratory, and as the scene opens, the he is just bringing his monster to life.
Doctor: [connecting wires to monster] There, Igor, everything is all set. Pul ... Franky #3 (You're it!)Announcer: The scene is a school yard where the children are playing tag. [children run around, playing tag, but do not use the words ["You're It."]
Boy: [entering, excitedly] The Frankenstein monst ... French RestaurantThis skit is best done with older scouts because its rather complicated, and even better if the volunteer is an unknowing new adult leader. It always gets big laughs from everyone involved.
Props ne ... Fresh FishMerchant (hangs up sign FRESH FISH SOLD HERE): Sure did spend a lot of time and money having this sign made up, but it's worth it, it's worth it!
Boy 1: You don't need the word FRESH, surely? You wo ... Friends of YearsThree guys are sitting on a park bench. Goober is quietly reading, Gomer is pretending to swim in a lake (jumps off bench and swims around). Gopher is pretending to be fishing, reeling fish after fish ... The Frightened HunterCast: Story teller, hunter, game warden
The story teller tells the story, while the hunter pantomimes the story and his actions. The game warden comes in on cue.
Story Teller: There once was this ... Game ShowThe skit starts out with a couple of campers (or scouts in your case) asking for some volunteers from the audience (parents will do JUST fine…evil grin).
The volunteers are then removed from the r ... Gathering of the Nuts Version 2Vincent: I am the famous artist, Vincent Van Go Go. I have come here this evening at great expense to create one of my living nature paintings which will express the atmosphere of this camp ! First I ... Getting the BirdIt is explained to the audience that they are to try and guess the name of well known local birds that will be acted out. Then, members of the patrol enter singly or in pairs, in quick succession and ... Ghost StoryBoys lined up in file tiptoe onto the stage and suddenly stop. The message is passed in a mock whisper from the head of the line to the foot and vice versa.
Head: (points) That's where I saw the gho ... GhostcatchersTwo guys start a ghost catching business. They go to this house and can't get rid of the ghost. The ghost finally leaves because one of the guys sings very badly and off key. The ghost can't stand it ... Giant WormOn stage you have a boy concealed in a sleeping bag that is open on both ends, he is the Giant worm. Several "hikers" happen upon the worm. The hikers are eating and carrying with them a supply of can ... Glass of WaterThere is a glass of water in the middle of the stage. First scout crawls across the floor crying for water. He dies dramatically shortly after beginning his crawl. The second person dies just short of ... Going to CourtThis one is a run on that requires the above-mentioned partner whose been around for years and will be for years more, and good timing. One of the nice things about this one is that you can use as lit ... Gone Fishin'Three boys sitting on a bench or chairs in the front of the room. The two boys on outside have fishing poles, the one in the middle is reading a newspaper. Boys with lines act like they are fishing.
... Good SoupProps: a large pot, several spoons, and a floor mop. A chef's hat would also be useful.
Announcer: This scene takes place in the camp Dining Hall.
(Several boys are seated around a large pot, samp ... Gotta Go Wee(The boys are seated in two rows, as in a school bus, with one at the front as the driver.)
Tommy: [running to front] Stop the bus, I gotta go wee!
Driver: [making driving motions] I can't stop he ... Granny! Wake Up!Cast: Grandson, Granny (2 people), Volunteer, Victim, campfire blanket(s)
Setting: In Granny's Room
Granny is in bed (say on the floor,) and of course is covered with blankets. Your two grannies l ... Granny's Candy StorePaint a verbal picture of the various scouts acting as a cash register (person says ching, ching), popcorn machine (goes pop, pop), door (person holds arms horizontal,swinging saying creak, creak), tr ... GreaseBoy 1: Tonight we are going to be talking about ancient Greece.
(Boy 2 walks on stage carrying a can of Crisco.)
Boy 1: No, no; not that kind of grease. You know Greece, the place.
Boy 2: Oh ... The Greyhound BusCast: Shopper with a BIG package higher than his head, Pedestrian, People who are Cars and One Bus
Setting: Busy Intersection
Cars and trucks whiz by and don't stop for pedestrians.
Shopper: Exc ... The Growing MachineThe cardboard box needs to be large enough to hold one of the players and various props. "Load" it and push it on stage, where a narrator explains that this marvelous machine has been invented by toni ... The Hair Cut MachineThe cardboard box needs to be large enough for a player to poke in his head. Face the opening away from the audience. Set up a striped pole and use a few other barbershop props. The "customer" wears a ... Hairy HamburgerA man sits down in a restaurant and orders a hamburger. The waiter bring out his hamburger. The man starts eating his hamburger and finds a hair in it; complains to waiter and another one is brought o ... Harlem GlobetrottersThree scouts are doing laundry, each is sitting behind a bucket which holds his "laundry". Two of the buckets really have water and a rag or two. All three work at scrubbing and wringing water from th ... Hat Skit(This skit is done by one person. A hat type or position and voice indicates the character. The Mother talks in a high voice with the lower lip out and up, and wears a fancy shower hat. The Father wea ... Have You Seen my Belly Button?Cast: Dog owner, Passengers on bus, stuffed animal
Setting: City Bus
Owner goes around on the bus asking people if they've seen his Belly Button. Some ignore him, women gasp, people are horrified, ... The Heart AttackCast: Heart Attack Victim, 2 "Rescuers"
Setting: City Street
HAV is walking down the street and all of a sudden, he falls to the ground, holding his chest. Two men come up and seeing this, they be ... Herman, The Trained FleaThe trainer has a flea various tricks, when suddenly he loses Herman, his trained flea. He searches around for Herman, calling for him, eventually a person is brought forward with a flea in his hair. ... Hiccup for MeA boy comes out and says something like, "Hic - I can't - Hic - get rid of these Hic-ups". Another person comes out and asks what wrong. He is told and yells "BOO!" to help the boy get rid of his hicc ... How to Make the TeamTwo boys, one eats vegetables, exercises, ballerate (ballet & karate), runs (gets a kid to chase him home-school bully). The other kid eats candy bars, plays baseball with guys. First guy (vegetab ... How to Wash An ElephantBefore introducing this stunt, choose three people to leave the room. They should not overhear the narrator. Narrator explains to audience that the stunt is called "How to Wash an Elephant", a classic ... I'm a RabbitCub 1: Ask me if I'm a rabbit.
Cub 2: Okay Are you a rabbit?
Cub 1: Yes. Now ask me if I'm a beaver.
Cub 2: Are you a beaver?
Cub 1: No, stupid. I already told you I was a rabbit! ... I'm Gonna Get You!Cast: Murderer, BUTTER knife, Jar of peanut butter, Sleeping Family Members
Setting: In House at Night When All Are Asleep
Thief is looking around the house, with a flashlight perhaps and holding ... I'm Russian!One of those skits that may be inappropriate.
Cast: 4 Russians, 1 Person late for work
All actors come out one at a time, using Russian accents except the last person.
#1: (Comes out) I'm Russia ... IgorNo props are needed, although the actors can make up bits of costumes that emphasize their roles.
The evil professor can wear a long white lab coat. Some rehearsal is wise, to get the most out of e ... The Important MeetingScene: Six to eight players sit around a table scattered with papers, a couple of water glasses, etc. They mime a discussion, some jotting down notes, etc.
Enter the narrator, outfitted as a news re ... Important PapersProps: Chair, roll of toilet paper, blanket for cape, tinfoil crown, sheets of notepaper.
King: [seated] Sir Roger, bring me my important papers!
Roger: [enters with notepaper] Here you are, your ... Indian ScoutProps: Feathers and headband for the Indian, hiking gear for Scouts
(As the scene opens, we find an Indian laying with his ear to the ground)
[Enter Patrol on a hike]
Patrol Leader: Well, fellow ... The Infantry Version 2Cast: 3-4 People, Person carrying a sapling
#1: (Runs in) The Infantry is coming! Go to the bomb shelters!
#2: (A moment later, runs in) The Infantry is coming! Save yourselves!
#3: (A moment la ... Infantry, TheA variation of the Viper.
A scout runs in to a camp of soldiers yelling "The infantry is coming! The infantry is five miles away!"
The soldiers look up, mumble, and act nervous.
A scout runs i ... The InjuryOne person is laying on the floor. Two other people walk up.
First person: "Hey this guy is hurt." he goes and checks his heart beat.
First person: "No heart beat, help me do CPR"
Second perso ... The InspectionCast: Leader, 3-4 Kids in messy uniforms, missing hats, inside out, not tucked in, and so on, and One Kid in perfect, full uniform
Setting: Meeting Hall
Leader: Troop! (Does the sign.) Line up for ... IntelligenceTwo ditch diggers are digging a ditch when their boss walks by and then just stands around. One digger turns to the other and ask why they have to do all the work, while the boss gets paid more. The o ... Is a Train Passing Today?One of those skits rarely done yet quite funny if done right.
Cast: Grandma, Grandpa
Setting: Train Station
Grandma: (In old voice) Grandpa, is a train passing from the south today?
Grandpa ... Is Captain Kidd Afraid of Himself?Cast: Captain Kidd, Other people walking by, Mirror
Setting: Street
C.K.: I'm the roughest, toughest, meanest, ugliest pirate to roam the seas. Watch this. (Tries to scare first man walking by.)
... Is It Time Yet? #2Group lines up, sits down, crosses right leg over left leg, crosses arms in front of chest and bow head as if to be asleep.
First person wakes up, nudges next person and says, "Is it time yet?".
E ... Is It Time Yet? #3Have several boys standing in a line (facing the audience) with one arm on the next boys shoulder. The first boy in line looks at the second and asks the second boy, "IS it time yet?" The second boy a ... Is the Train Comin'?Members of a six or patrol stand in a straight line facing the audience. Pa stands at one end, next to Ma and an assortment of sons, daughters, cousins, etc. All speak in slow, southern drawls.
Pa t ... Its All Around Me!You need two characters, one on stage and the other to rush on in a panic, swatting the air, looking desperate and yelling, "It's all around me, it's all around me!"
"What? What's all around you?" t ... Joe and the Button FactoryThere are umpteen zillion versions of this skit. The one that I know goes like this.
Hi, my name is Joe,
And I work in a Button Factory.
I've got a wife, three kids,
And that's a lot.
One da ... Join the Army!Cast: Army Recruiter, Trainees
Setting: Gymnasium
Recruiter: (To audience) Join the army and learn some great skills! You can become rough and tough like me! For instance, you can learn wrestling! ... Joke TellerA patrol of scouts are sitting around the campfire, eating their dinner. Every once in a while an older scout will yell out a number and all of the scout will laugh hysterically. All except one new sc ... Jumbo BurgersCast: 2 People, Radio Voice
Setting: Park
#1: Boy, what a lunch! Those Jumbo Burgers were really strange -- but good. I wonder why they wouldn't tell us what kind of meat was in it?
#2: Oh, you ... The JumpOne of those exceptionally good skits that is known out there but strangely is rarely ever done; always a hit. (Probably any good joke makes an exceptional skit; the key is not repeating it too often. ... Jungle DrumsCast: Mowgli, who drums out messages on a tom-tom; several Cubs in full uniform; Akela. As Mowgli beats out messages, Cubs take turns translating for Akela. (Mowgli drums)
Akela: What's he saying?
... Jungle InterviewCub 1: We're here to interview the jungle animals.
Cub 2: Tell me, Bagheera, how do you keep your fur so shiny and bright?
Bagheera: I rub it with baby oil, day and night.
Cub 3: Hey Kaa, you're ... Karate OrientaleOnce done with a Pirate theme whereby instead of having a karate expert, had a pirate who was good with a sword. No change in progression or punchline, though.
Cast: Karate Expert, 3 Muggers, 1 Mugg ... Knot DemonstrationA person comes out with a length of rope. He proceeds to give a knot demonstration some of which do not turn the way he expects. He has creative and imaginative names for his knots such as the double ... Lawn MowerOne person bends over pantomiming a lawn mower. This "mower" rumbles and shakes, sputtering, as the gardener tries to start it. It doesn't start. Other members of the skit try to start it with no luck ... Lawnmower, The(One participant is on his hands and knees as the mower.)
Owner : (Yanking imaginary rope, while mower sputters) This darned old mower, I can't get it going. I need some help. (Gets help from anothe ... Learning EnglishYet another which may be considered inappropriate.
Cast: Narrator, French Person, Storekeeper, Border Guard
Narrator: This man (indicate French person) wanted to learn English so that he could go ... Learning the AlphabetCast: Teacher, Kid
Setting: Classroom
Kid: (To teacher) May I go to the washroom?
Teacher: First you have to recite the alphabet.
Kid recites the alphabet BUT leaves out the letter P.
Teache ... LeavingPlayer walks across the area scattering handfuls of leaves he takes from a big bag. Another player approaches and asks, "What are you doing?" 1st Player: I'm leaving! ... The Letter FlyPROPS: Magnifying glass, fly swatter, bucket containing some bits of paper.
ANNOUNCER: Ladies and gentlemen, we are pleased to announce that we have the world famous specialist on camp flies with us ... Lie DetectorA transparent container (i.e. an old vase) and a coin with a string attached. The container sits on a table with a cloth over it. Have two guys start up a conversation where one tries to convince the ... Lighthouse #2Director: The community has decided to build a lighthouse so that its fishermen can find their way safely home.
[A tall person is chosen to be the lighthouse]
Now, we all know that a lighthouse is ... Lighthouse #3 (Cornflakes)PROPS: A fake microphone, suitable attire for WIFE.
DAN LATHER: [knocking at lighthouse door] Well, here I am at the famous Mariposa Lighthouse to find a top news story for the day.
LIGHTHOUSE KEE ... The Lighthouse SketchFirst of two guys: "This is the lighthouse sketch. We need a volunteer from the audience to be the lighthouse. Any volunteers?" (Pick a girl, but don't say you need a girl.) "OK, you are going to be t ... The Lighthouse StoryA lighthouse keeper runs in circles, pretending to run up the spiral staircase at the lighthouse, to check on the light on top. The phone rings, and he runs down the spiral staircase. He misses the ph ... The Lighthousecast: 1 narrator 3-6 Scouts for the lighthouse walls 3-6 leaders, counselors, kitchen staff, etc., number to equal the Scouts and will be 'recruited' during the skit 1 flashlight, or 2 if using 5- ... Lightning StrikeA group of scouts are out hunting along with the troop chaplain. The Troop Chaplain says "Look there goes a duck." A Scout using imaginary rifle takes a shot, and missing says something beginning with ... Lights, Camera, ActionThis skit is performed on a Hollywood sound stage, you have a director, cameraman and actors: Doctor, leading man and maiden. The man is on his death bed, maiden runs to call for the doctor, doctor co ... Listen at the WallOne person goes along a wall listening and listening. Others come along and ask him what he is doing. He says dramatically, "Listen," and the others do. One of them says, "I don't hear anything", in a ... Litter HurtsA scout comes out and begins talking about low impact camping and the importance of preserving nature. As he walks around, he sees a piece of litter and picks it up. He complains about the thoughtless ... Little BrotherScout 1: Whatcha doing ?
Scout 2: Writing a letter to my little brother.
Scout 1: Why are you writing so slowly?
Scout 1: Because my little brother can't read very fast! ... Little Green BallFirst scout comes on and says 'Oh no I've lost it' He then starts to search around on the floor. Second scout comes in and asks what he is looking for. First scout replies that he has lost his little ... Living XylophoneThe instrument consists of several kneeling performers. The player strikes each on the head with a fake mallet or his fist as if playing a xylophone. Each player utters a single note when struck. Simp ... Lobster TailTwo Scouts enter a fancy seafood restaurant, seated by Host, given menus, they study and discuss the menus, etc. Waiter arrives to take orders. One customer orders shrimp. The second says, " I'd like ... Lost Item around CampfireFirst boy searches the ground around the campfire.
Second boy: "What are you looking for, maybe I can help you find it.
First boy: "I dropped my neckerchief slide."
Second boy: "Where were you ... The Lost Lollipop #2(Small boy is sitting, crying) Passer-by #1: (Enters) What's wrong little boy, why are you crying? Boy : (Sobbing) I lost my lollipop ! Passer-by #1: Have you looked for it ? Boy : (Continues to sob ... Lunch BreakProps: Lunch bags or pails.
Announcer: We see here a construction site. It is now lunch time, and two friends are about to eat.
Worker 1: (Opens lunch bag and looks very disgusted) Yechhhh !! Egg ... Mad ReporterThe scene is a bridge where a very depressed reporter is about to jump off (the end of the stage or a platform could be the end of the bridge). The reporter says that he has had it, can't get a big st ... The Magic BandanaTwo guys come out, one is the magician, one his not so smart assistant. The magician introduces his act and sends his assistant to a table behind him. The magician facing the audience tells Herkimer t ... Martian MammaMamma is washing dishes, back to baby. Baby says that he wants a drink. "Right in front of you dear", says mamma. Baby picks up green drink. Baby says that he wants Martian Cream Pie, getting real pus ... Medical GeniusSetting is the office of a famous psychiatrist. He is seated behind a table. Nurse brings in a patient with a flowerpot on his head. Another patient enters and runs around, waving his arms as if flyin ... Military GeniusSergeant is drilling a group of uniformed men, who are a pretty sloppy lot - shoestrings untied, shirt tails out, collars unbuttoned, hats at odd angles etc. Sergeant drills in a march, but they go in ... MissedScene 1: Guy juggling balls. Drops one. Snaps fingers and says, "Missed!" Exits.
Scene 2: Same guy juggling balls. Drops one. Snaps fingers and says, "Missed!" Exits.
Scene 3: Same guy Says. "If I ... Mixed Body ActingFasten a shirt backwards around the first person's neck, leaving the sleeves empty. Have a second person stand behind the first and put his arms through the shirt sleeves. A sheet is held by two other ... Mixed Up MagicChild is told to clean room. The child hates to clean his room so he gets out his book of magic spells and use one to clean the room. Unfortunately, the room gets worse with clothes etc. thrown in > ... The Motorcycle GangSometimes the loser loses, no matter what he tries. A small tent is set up on stage. It should be easy to collapse, and probably should not be your best tent; it gets collapsed by the weight of severa ... Mr. KerplunkAnnounce him as Mr. Kerpluk the world renown spitter. He could be French, German, etc. with the appropriate accent. He says he will demonstrate several of his famous spits for the group. An assistant ... Musical GeniusThe announcer makes a flowery introduction about how fortunate the audience is to have the opportunity to hear the splendid vocal group about to perform. After the introduction, the group marches onto ... My BeltYou need two characters, one on stage and the other to rush on in a panic, swatting the air, looking desperate and yelling, "It's all around me, it's all around me!"
"What? What's all around you?" t ... Napoleon's Last FarewellThe narrator walks to the center of the stage and says that he would now like to present for his audience, that historical event, Napoleon's last farewell to his troops, after his defeat at the battle ... The New BadgeCast: Leader, 3 or 4 Kids Setting: Meeting Hall Leader: Boys, they're having a contest to redesign the World Conservation Badge. So you guys should try to come up with some ideas. Kids: Sure thing, A ... New Car, TheCast: Salesman, Buyer, 5 People to be Tires, Victim Setting: Car Showroom 4 of the tires are crouched in "tire" formation as on a car. The fifth is the spare tire at the back. Salesman: Here, Sir, is ... News Flash!Cast: Reporter, Editor, toy gun Setting: Newsroom Editor: Okay, you're new on the job, so I'll give you a tip. You have to go and get a current story. Something new. Reporter: Right, boss. Great news ... No Rocket ScientistSetting: Rocket pilot in cockpit on one side of stage. Ground control with computer on other side. ... No Skit #2Scout #1 Oh, no!
Scout #2 What's the matter?
Scout #1 whispers to Scout #2. No one hears them.
Scout #2 Oh, no!
Scout #3 What's the matter?
Scout #2 whispers to Scout #3. No one hears them ... NorbertNorbert is an unusual young Scout who is very proud of being self-sufficient, and likes to tell us about his ability. He is a little uncoordinated, much to the delight of the audience. This skit is be ... Nurses, TheThe scene is an emergency room at a hospital. The nurse is totally self absorbed, combing hair, looking in mirror etc. Whether you have a male nurse or a boy dressed up like a girl is up to you. A guy ... The Nutty FishermanCenter stage is a lad fishing from a billy can or bucket, he keeps pulling the rod as though he has something on the line. A passer by looks at him as he walks by and then walks on, after a few steps ... Offensive Bus PassengerPlayers are pretending that they are riding a bus. There is a bus driver and several passengers. Every time the bus stops, the passengers holds their nose, coughs, etc. looking at a specific passenger ... Oh-Wa-Ta-Goo-SiamA guru with a turban on his head comes out and sits down in the middle of the stage. Members of the audience are solicited to take part in the session. They are told to repeat the magic phrase after t ... The Old GumThis skit is entirely silent.
The first person comes in, chewing gum. He blows a big bubble, it pops, he scrapes it off his face. He wads up his gum, throws it over his shoulder, and walks offstag ... Old Movie SceneRun through a short movie scene. Use jerky motions, flashlight flicker, etc. Just as the scene is about to end, the narrator says, "Oh no! Something's wrong; it's going backwards!" Then run through th ... Old SocksA group of scouts approach a scout and smell a foul odor. After some carrying on, the scouts determine it smells like old socks. One scouts says: "Good Grief, when is that last time you washed your so ... Olympic DramaHave den line up on stage. One scout steps forward and announces that this is the first international exhibition of a new Olympic event. This is the cue for the rest of the scouts to grin as wide as p ... OOOOOO A Bug!Have a huge wag of chewing gum (or homemade modeling clay), green and black, lying on a plate in the middle of a table on the stage. First boy walks in, looks at the table and comments on how gross th ... The Operation #2By setting up a white sheet and using a light behind it, a hospital operation can be silhouetted onto the sheet, which is set up like a screen. Ham it up with humorous dialogue, occasionally throwing ... The Outhouse in the Yangtze RiverYou need: A boy to be the Chinese father, and three or four more boys to be his children.
The father starts out alone and calls his children to come to him. He is very angry. They all line up be ... The Outhouse SketchBack in the “Old West” a father lines up his three sons. "One of you pushed our outhouse over the cliff two nights ago. Which one of you did it?" "Not me" "Not me!" "Not me!!!" "Come on, I promise ... Over the CliffThe Senior patrol leader arrives with his troop and begins to admire the view from the top of the cliff, upon which they are standing. He begins to organize things and asked for various items such as ... The Page (The Skit)Cast: The Scout Master, Assistant Scout Master, The Eagle Scout, The Life Scout, The Tenderfoot, and the Monster.
Setting: A plague has taken over the Camp. A monster is lurking a nearby forest know ... Painting the WallsIn the middle of the singing a person wearing two coats, holding a paint bucket, paint brush, and a step ladder pushes through the crowd. He excuses himself saying he is a painter and needs to do the ... Panther TracksTwo Scouts are walking along when they spot some interesting tracks. Scout One - "Hey!! Look animal tracks! I wonder what kind of tracks are those?" Scout Two - " They look like cat tracks, big cat tr ... The ParachuteTwo scouts "on stage" First Scout showing the other a backpack. First Scout: This is our top of the line parachute, guaranteed to work. Second Scout: What is this cord for? First Scout: That's the r ... Patience, Jackass, PatienceYou can ham this up a bit, but here's the gist of it.
Two scouts enter (one on all fours if conditions allow) and move across stage as the skit proceeds. One is the mule and the other is the driver. ... Peanuts in the LakeEach person has a handful of peanuts hidden away (except girl's peanuts which are visible), perhaps in campfire blanket pocket. All family members are present on the stage. Cast: Girl, Mother, Father, ... Pencil SalesmanA sales manager is trying to teach a dumb salesman how to sell. The manager tells the trainee to listen to him carefully and he will teach him how to sell. He gives him the following instructions:
1 ... PencilsMan Wearing Cap Sideways (looking Goofy) holding pencils says, quietly: Pencils, Pencils, Pencils People Walk by in disgust Good Scout: Let me help you sell your Pencils Vendor: Okay! Good Scout: ... Pickin' CottonA guy is standing in the middle of the ring. Someone wanders in, stage left, carrying a boombox. "Hey, nice radio! Where'd you get it?" "Pickin' Cotton" and he continues wandering off stage right. ... Pickpocket"Freddy Fingers and Hands Harry" meet and embrace each other. They Tell where they've been in the last few years, and as they say good-bye, one says to the other, "on you may want this." He gives back ... PickpocketsTwo friends meet and ask each how they are doing. Each reveals that he has become a pickpocket and claims to be the best pickpocket ever. They agree to find out. They back up ten steps and walk toward ... Pie in the FaceThis skit requires pie plates, shaving cream, towels, 3 plastic raincoats, or something similar (i.e. plastic bags). At least five people need to be involved. There is the narrator, the three members ... The Pirate FamilyA good joke on Scouting. Of course it can be easily modified, but keep the punch line. Cast: Pirate Parents, three or four Pirates, one or two Beavers, Cubs or Scouts in full uniform Mom: You know, we ... Plane LandingPilot and control tower voice are located on opposite sides of the stage area. A out of sight on the pilot's side makes engine noises. Another person starts the skit by saying, "I think that there is ... Play BallThe scene is set with an umpire, a catcher, a pitcher, first baseman, second baseman and third baseman. The players run out to their positions, start talking and acting like they're ready to play ball ... PLC MeetingScene: Six to eight players sit around a table scattered with papers, a couple of water glasses, etc. They mime a discussion, some jotting down notes, etc. Enter the narrator, outfitted as a news repo ... Poison SpringOne by one the boys drag on stage crying for water. Each reaches a bucket with a ladle and takes a drink, splashing some water to show there is really water in it and dies. Ham up the dying as much as ... The Poor ExcusesBoy, do skits ever present variations of themselves over time, this one over but a period of a month. Cast: Army sergeant, 3 privates Setting: Boot Camp The three privates are in line, side by side, l ... Pop CommercialHave one fellow standing, holding an unopened pop bottle, the next holding a bottle opener (or stands ready to open the container, one hand as if holding the container and the other hand raised over i ... Pop QuizTeacher: What has five fingers and can be made of leather?
Johnny : Eh… I don't know.
Teacher: One glove! Now, what has 10 fingers and can he made of leather?
Johnny : Eh…. I don't know.
... Potted PlantA scout pretending to be a delivery boy comes wandering through the meeting with a potted plant which he says is for Mrs. Mergertroid. He comes back through the meeting several times each time saying, ... Presents for the TeacherKids bring in presents for their teacher on the first day of school. The teacher can tell what the child's parents does by the present he brings such as apples from parent's fruitstand, baker's child ... PrisonerA prisoner is brought before a judge. The policeman says that he caught him red-handed. Judge asks if it is true and the prisoner says, "Well, maybe so and maybe not". The prisoner is asked if he has ... The Professor's AddressA silly fill-in for a number of dull moments. Cast: Announcer, Professor Glitzenshiner Announcer: Yes, ladies and gentlemen. Today I have the great honor of presenting to you Professor Gliztenshiner. ... Pulling StringTwo scouts needed, or one scout and the MC. One: (walks onto stage area pulling a string big enough to see) Two:(asks) What are you doing One: I'm pulling a string Two: what are you doing that for? On ... Puppy in the Box #2Props: A cardboard box, and a stuffed dog (or rabbit, etc.)
Announcer: This scene takes place on the street outside a grocery store.
(Several participants are gathered around outside the store, ch ... Pussy WillowPROPS: Various twigs, stuffed cat.
One boy is identified to the audience as the "World's Greatest Woodsman" along with the fact that he can identify any kind of wood by smell alone. The "World's Gre ... Raisin1st Scout comes out: Gets down on all fours, pretending to be a table.
2nd Scout comes out, looks at the table and declares;
2nd SCOUT: "Ah, a fly, I think I'll pull it's wings off" Proceeds to pi ... Real Thing7-up salesmen is sent to Africa to establish a market there. He is reported missing with along with a large supply of 7-up. A search party is sent out after him. After a long search, they finally come ... Reggie and the ColonelCharacters: Reggie, big, dumb, Bermudas, high socks, safari hat, glasses, down on nose, moustache, carries gun in front of him. Colonel:short, limp, monocle, no gun, just small knapsack, has cane.
S ... Restaurant MinutesThe scene is two guys enter a greasy spoon type of restaurant that has a customer and a grill type cook with a stained apron. The cook says that all they have is soup and a hot dog. The first man says ... The RestaurantUse plastic glasses, and have the Waiter wear an apron and carry a towel over his arm. The Waiter will need a tray for glasses of water. Two volunteers are recruited from the audience. The get down on ... Rise, Walk, and Kill, IgorCast: Dr. Mad, Igor, Bank Manager, Cable Company, Electrician Setting: Dr. Mad's Laboratory Dr. Mad: (Talking to crowd, with one of those sinister, horror movies voices.) I just love my new invention, ... River RunThe narrator tells the audience they are going to explore the wilderness. He sets the scene with members of his patrol. Two members are the river, (they are always moving around. The Trees, bushes rem ... The Root Beer CommercialCast: Actor(s), Director, Cameraman, Others in a studio Setting:
Studio Director: Okay, People! Let's get going!
Cameraman: But Sir! Director: No interruptions! Action! Actor, speaking in a dull v ... The Rough RidersWho: 4 Rough Riders (North, South, East, West) [probably older scouts], two campers Works well at a campfire and when it's dark outside. Produces great surround sound ("From the North!", "From the Sou ... RowingFour or more people sneak up behind the speaker and set chairs down so that "the speaker can't see them." They then begin to go through the motions of casting a line and reeling it in. After a while t ... The RulerMike: Why do you keep the ruler on the newspaper when you're reading? Spike: I want to get the story straight! ... Russian PianistThe world renown Moresofi Vodka is introduced to perform his original composition Chopinsky Stickovich. He plays Chopsticks. ... SalesmanA scout begins to sell white water balloons to scouts at summer camp.: He is yelling water balloons for sale. Various customer come up to he to buy one. However they want colored balloons and the sale ... SaloonCast: 2 Cowboys, Sheriff, Goofball Setting: Saloon #1 & 2 and the sheriff are in talking to each other while goofball is polishing his gun.
#1: I'm so brave that I once faced a pit full of hiss ... Sarge and the PrivateSarge and private walking.
Private: "I want to rest!"
Sarge: "No! we have to finish this hike keep going!"
Private: "But my feet hurt" etc. (Whining.) Here you can be creative, add a f ... School's on FireScout wanders through area several times holding a glass of water: When asked what he is doing, he replies that the school is on fire. Leader: How do you expect to put the fire out with a tiny glass o ... Scientific GeniusThe scene is the launching pad of a large rocket which can be cut from a large piece of cardboard. There is an elaborate countdown, but the rocket fails to go off at zero. All those present inspect it ... Scout at CampSetup: Scout or scouts hidden in background for voices.
Scoutmaster walks into camp and sees a Scout sitting near a tent, whittling on a stick.
Scoutmaster: Hey! Cool tent. Mind if I speak to him? ... The Scout UniformThis skit needs two Scouts, both dressed in full Scout uniform, complete with shoes, socks, neckerchief, and hat. Only a little rehearsal is needed, and it is best to ad lib as the Scouts go along. Sc ... Scoutmaster's BrainsA Scout goes to the trading post and asks to buy some tenderfoot brains, that'll be 25 cents. OK, (money and brains exchanged).
Narrator: six months later. Same Scout back at trading post. "I'd li ... Scoutmaster's GiftSix or seven scouts each bring in a wrapped present. The "presents" can be anything (paper clips, envelopes, a pencil, a block of wood); The Scoutmaster (camp director) being honored stands in front o ... Scoutmaster's SawAnnouncer: This scene takes place in a hardware store near Camp _______ home of the oldest surviving Scoutmaster.
Scoutmaster (very old man): "My old crosscut saw is worn out, and I need something ... Seven Jerks on the LineA 2-person skit that only requires a length of rope.
Cast: 2 People on the phone, up to seven Victims, rope Each person is holding the rope at either end, and talking on the telephone
Person 1 ... Shape Up!Cub 1: I can lift an elephant with one hand.
Cub 2: I don't believe you.
Cub 1: Give me an elephant with one hand and I'll show you.
Cub 3: I can bend bars with my bare hands.
Cub ... The Siberian Chicken FarmerFarmer: "Here, chick chick chick ... Here, chick chick ... chick ..." Two military types come up behind the farmer. Police: "Comrade! Vat are you Doink!" Farmer: "I'm feedink my chickens" Po ... The Sick RabbitProps: Stuffed toy rabbit.
Announcer: The scene is at a veterinarian's office, where a Scout has taken his pet rabbit.
Scout: [handing rabbit to vet] I'm really concerned about my rabbit Doc.
Ve ... Sidewalk ClimbingCast: 1 Sidewalk Climber. 2 - 3 Passers-by and 2 offstage personnel Also needed: "Tools" - Climbing tools or even two tent stakes will work. Long rope The skit begins with the "sidewalk climber" lying ... SingerA guy comes on stage singing in a terrible voice. He acts pompous to a friend saying how is such a great singer. Friend says that he had better quit because of poor health, not the singers, but everyo ... Six Wise TravelersThe six wise travelers came to a river and discuss ways to get across. One of them sees a boy with a boat and asks him to take them across. the boy says they can use the boat, but he will not take the ... The SkitThe Announcer comes on stage and tells the audience that there will be a baseball pitching demonstration. He introduces the Pitcher as the greatest pitcher of all time, who will show us his famous spe ... The Sleep WalkerYou will need three scouts or male scout leaders and one girl scout or lady leader. You can do this with adults or youngsters, but do not mix adults and youngsters.
The scene is that three boys are ... Slug TrainersSeveral slug trainers bring on their trained slug and deposit it in the stage center. The slug is a person encased in a sleeping bag. On command the slug performs various trick such rolling over, leap ... Smart Scout, TheA young Eagle candidate is brought in for his Eagle Board of Review. He is asked if he has completed all of his required Merit Badges? The scout says, "Well, maybe so and maybe not".
The Scoutmaster ... Smelly Bus(As the skit opens, we see several people seated, as if on a bus, with a driver at the front.)
Effects: [bus sounds, strong coughing, ding, ding.]
Martin: Driver, driver, let me off here! [exits] ... Smoke Signals1st Scout: "Hey George, look over there, smoke signals".
2nd Scout: "Oh yes Mike, what do they say?"
1st Scout: "Help............My..........Blanket's............On ..........Fire." ... The SneezeA line of Scouts comes on stage marching. The scout in the back sneezes. The leader turns to the second in line and asks, "did you sneeze?" The second in line says "no". The leader says, "liar" and hi ... Soldier In the BattlefieldThis skit can be played by just one person, or you can use two. A person in battle dress falls on the ground moaning that he is about to die. The orderly kneels over him frantically trying to record h ... Some Are, Some Aren'tProps: A broom
Announcer: The scene of this skit is a store, where a rather dense boy is visiting his uncle, the store owner. [enter uncle, with broom, begins to sweep store, then nephew enters]
U ... Someone Chanted EveningProps: Blankets and rope to make Monk's Cassock.
Friar: Good morning, everyone.
Monks: Good morning.
Friar: For our Matin, we are going to practice chanting. All together now, repeat after me: ( ... The Sounds of the WildernessFour or five Scouts enter the stage (more can be accommodated) and stand facing the audience. The announcer explains to the audience, "If you listen quietly you can hear the sounds of the wilderness: ... Sounds of the WoodsFor this, a cast of at least 4 is needed. However, the entire patrol should be involved. Use only as many woods critters as you need to give a role to each patrol member. The only person to be seen at ... Sour NotesThe director tunes up the orchestra or chorus and they begin to make music. One by one each player hits a sour note. Each time the director gets upset and throws the player offstage. Repeat until only ... Space Derby SkitWhile Cub Master is doing the pack meeting Two adults enter. They are wearing coveralls and motorcycle helmets. They carry their jet (made from an eight foot piece of Styrofoam and set it by the derby ... The Special Papers"I am King, squire, and I need you to bring me my special papers."
Bringing in some diplomatic looking things "Here are your papers, sire."
"Fool! These are not my special papers. Off with his h ... Spelling ContestContestants have numbers on their shirts and the judges have badges to distinguished them from the contestants. Need a list of spelling words, toy guns (or hand if necessary) and a trophy. There are t ... The Split BallCharacters: Bud the pitcher, Bill, the reporters, Shorty the catcher, Gentleman from Australia, Other visiting gentlemen, Two flashlight operators.
Scene: Practice field. The front stage is very dim ... Spooks from FirelandThis is an excellent skit that can be used during Fire Prevention Week (in October).
Cast: Seven boys dressed as ghosts or use decorated ghost paper puppets.
Equipment: Dim lights and sheet draped ... SpringGather to the front of the group some people to be trees, birds, and babbling brooks. Then ask for a volunteer to be the most important part, the hero. When he comes to the front, have him run among t ... Spring is Sprung!A one person skit that is one of my perennial favorites, and another one of those repetitive skits. Cast: Poet, Grass, Flowers, Birds, Frogs, 3 Trees, Victim Setting: A Poetry Reading Session DO NOT R ... SquirrelsA quickie goes like this: Persons runs "onstage" screaming "they're after me! They're after me!" MC asks "Who's after you" Person replies "The squirrels, they think I'm nuts" ... St. PeterAnnouncer: Here we see St. Peter at the Pearly Gates.
Ian : (Walks up to St. Peter) Hello, St. Peter. I see I've come to Heaven.
St. Peter: Well, you're not in yet ! First you've got to tell me ho ... Star GazingA scout walks to the center of the campfire looking up at the sky, keeping his head and neck very still. Soon he is joined by another scout and then another and so on. Each scout looks around and then ... The Statue Warehouse (Version 2)A good alternative is to have a Museum of Working History, the last person being a window washer, and uses a pump spray. No mess.
Cast: Tour Guide, Group of Tourists (optional), 1 Victim, Statues, A ... Statues In The ParkThe scene opens with a statue (boy, standing still) posed as a famous statue such as The Thinker or The Discus Thrower. Another person introduces himself as Dr. Arthritic Kneecap of the University of ... The Strange TreesA cute play on French accents & associated puns -- a real groaner. Some sort of French accent greatly adds to the credibility of the skit. By the way, what does the C H on the Canadians' shirts me ... Submarine (Version 1)Get one volunteer from the audience and the den/patrol lines up sitting in a straight line with the volunteer at the end. The scout in front (Captain) looks through his periscope and yells, "Enemy Shi ... Submarine (Version 2)This version uses a similar format to format one with the same commands being given, but the following changes occur: The scouts are standing in a row instead of sitting. When the command comes to fir ... The Submarine CaptainA line of submarine officers on a sub.
Captain sights a ship in the periscope
CAPTAIN; 'Tanker bearing 259, Range 1 mile' He yells this to the first mate, who in turn tells second mate, down the l ... Submarine PatrolAll the Scouts are standing in a line one behind the next. Each time the first boy says his line to the second boy. The second boy repeats it to the third. This continues until it reaches the last boy ... The Successful FishermanFive or six fishermen sit on the end of the dock (chairs), casting and winding in their lines. One fisherman is catching all the fish: the others have no luck. In turn, the unlucky ones ask the succes ... Super ClutzOnce done at a campfire and it went smoothly. Then when it was finished, the author was exiting the stage and accidentally kicked over a lantern. Eerily appropriate, wouldn't you say? Cast: Super Clut ... Talking DogThe scene opens in a restaurant where a waiter is taking a customer's order. A man walks in with a dog. Upon seeing the dog a conversation begins between the agitated waiter and the man.
Waiter: "He ... Talking Martian!Requires a lot of imagination or some props to show that these guys are horses and a Martian.
Cast: 2 Horses, Martian, perhaps some costumes
Setting: Race Track
If necessary, explain that these a ... Telephone Answering Skit #1Pete: "Hello, this is Pete."
Pat: "Hello Pete. What's up?"
Pete: "I'm in Winnipeg and I'm broke and I need $100 right away."
Pat: "What's that, Pete? I can't hear you. Must be a bad line."
Pe ... Thar's a BearThe object is to set up a bear warning system. One at a time set up five to eight fellows standing shoulder to shoulder. The warning system is set up by having each of them repeating the following mes ... There's a Hole In My BucketProps: Bandana, apron, broom for Liza; a bucket for Henry.
This skit is done to the words of "There's a Hole in My Bucket", which you will find in several song books. Liza enters and begins sweeping ... The ThinkerA Scout is sitting in his tent which is a mess, everything scattered around. Several other scouts come over and ask what he is doing. The Scout replies he is thinking. The other Scouts continue asking ... The Thirsty FishermanCast: 5 fisherman, and props to show a boat, water level (about two feet off floor), and a bench
Setting: Fishing on a lake
#1: I'm thirsty, but the cooler's on the beach. I guess I'll have to go ... Three Against 1000Three guys all bandaged up and smeared with dirt and blood come dragging into the meeting with the disbelieving tail the fantastic battle that they had just gone through. "what a battle, what fantasti ... The Three BearsNarrator: Once upon a time, early in the morning, there were three bears: Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear. (Bears enter, sit down at table).
Papa Bear: Somebody's been eating my porridge!
Bab ... Three Rivers #2Players: a prospector, two tired hikers, and a "dog" Scene: An old prospector seated around his campfire eating dinner. First tired hiker walks up to the campfire. 1st Hiker: "Hey, old timer. That gru ... Three ScoopsBasically, you get the Den or Patrol together, and they sing, "We're three scoops of raisins, three scoops of raisins, We're three scoops of raisins-- In Kellogg's Raisin Bran!" At this point, another ... Three Scout LeadersThe scene is that three scout leaders are sitting around the campfire swapping yarns, after having had a little too much of the amber nectar to drink.
1st leader: These scouts today don't know they' ... Throwing UpAnd one more from me…
Walk across the front of the room tossing a ball several inches to a foot up in the air. Set up a plant in the audience or Cubmaster asks "What are you doing?"
Replies, " ... Ticket LineFans are standing in line waiting to buy tickets for the big game, movie, or concert. Four fans are standing in line, saying how much they want to attend the event and wondering when the ticket window ... Time on the Park BenchA Scout is sitting in a bench in the park reading the newspaper, getting tired he lies down for a nap. A few minutes latter a Scout comes by, wakes him and asks for the time. The Sleeping scouts says ... Timothy EatonNumber of participants: 4 or more
Props: Articles of clothing
# 2 enters and passes # 1, wearing a hat.
# 1: "Where did you get the hat ?"
# 2: "Timothy Eaton."
#3 enters and passes # 1 carr ... ToothacheA boy with a toothache complains to another boy. The other boy says he will help and pulls out tooth with a pair of pliers. The boy with the toothache says wrong tooth. Another person comes along and ... ToothpasteIn this you need two cups of water and four or more people. The people in the skit all line up in a row in front of the audience. The first person in line has water in his cup and the last person in l ... Top Secret MissionScout 1 ( to audience) Me and my partner are just taking off in our airplane on a top secret mission.
Scout 2 ( Checking Everything ) Brakes?
Scout 1: Check
Scout 2: Speed?
Scout 1: Check
Sc ... TracksTwo boys enter as if following a trail. They begin to argue over what kind of tracks they are: "I say they are raccoon tracks" "No they're wolf tracks" "No they're badger tracks ...". The argument con ... Train Skit, TheTwo boys are standing on a track arguing over what the animal that has been run over on the track is.... #1: It's a deer #2: Nope, it's bear #1: I'm sure it's a deer #2: Uh-uh... look there. It's a be ... Trained Giant CaterpillarGroup of girls lined up under a sleeping bag and did tricks, much like you would have a dog do, led by it's trainer. For the last trick, have some leaders come up and lie down for the caterpillar to w ... Trees, TheAll the boys except one lined up in a row facing the audience, spaced at least Three feet apart. The remaining boy was the narrator. An adult "volunteer" Was selected; usually this was the scoutmaster ... Trick or TreatA child comes home with a bag full of treats. The parent says that he needs to inspect the candy. Gives excuses for not giving most of it back. After the child leaves, the parent says that he must do ... Trimming the Christmas TreeCast: Mother, Father, Child, scout staff with sprig of evergreen lashed to the top; materials to make snipping and sawing sounds (you can pre-record these on cassette tape.)
Setting: Kitchen
Mothe ... Turkey ContestFour guys dressed up like turkeys waiting for the Best Turkey Contest with one turkey really strutting his stuff. Feathers can be made from construction paper and brown type clothes worn. The one turk ... Twist Mouth FamilyA mother and a father had several children, now all the children had their mouths twisted out of shape except their son John, who they had sent to college and had just returned. They all got ready for ... Two CannibalsI'll bet you can turn this pun into a skit!
Two cannibals meet one day. The first cannibal says, "You know, I just can't seem to get a tender Missionary. I've baked them, I've roasted them, I've ste ... Ugliest Man in the World (or Bad Breath)Cast: UMITW under blanket, Circus Announcer, as many people as you want (say up to 4 or 5), victim
Setting: Circus, Boardwalk
Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and Girls! Come and see the Ugli ... Ugly BabyA lady is riding on a train with her baby wrapped in a blanket. A stranger comes and sits down next to her. He asked if he can see the baby. Upon opening the blanket the stranger says: "Ma'am, that's ... Umbrella Skit (A no-dialogue skit)Two Scouts cross the campfire area, entering from each side. One has a raised umbrella, the other is carrying an umbrella that is down. When they are about 10-15 past each other, each glances back tow ... Up HaroldMad Scientist and a monster named Harold. The mad scientist talks about his greatest creation Harold. The scientist asks for a volunteer out of the audience. The mad scientist tells Harold to rise up, ... Upside Down SingersThe singers are on stage. An announcer explains that they are going to sing upside down! They duck out of sight behind a curtain (a sheet held by two accomplices will do). Placing their hands in their ... Vampire SnackScene: One vampire, standing onstage, takes a can marked "blood", pours tomato juice from it into a glass and drinks it. The second vampire enters.
Vampire #1: Mmm. Delicious. Vould you like some?
... Viper is Coming, TheAn office setting with a boss and an assistant who runs in and tells the boss that his just received a message that the Viper is coming. The boss get's very agitated and upset repeating the assistant' ... Wait! Wait!Shopper: Have you any four-volt two-watt bulbs? Clerk : For what?
Shopper: No, four-volt, two-watt.
Clerk : Two what?
Shopper: yes!
Clerk : No. ... Waiter, TheThree Scouts are seated in a restaurant. A waiter approaches them.
Waiter : What'll you have?
Scout 1: I'll have a tuna on rye.
Waiter : Why tuna? Salmon's much better. And have it on whole ... Waiting Room, TheSeen at a Vacation Bible School Summer Camp. You need six chairs together, and one for the secretary. The scene is a doctor's office.
The first person comes in. His shoulder twitches once every 3 se ... Wall, TheIdeal for a six or patrol, this skit calls for three or four members standing close together, backs to audience, as the wall; one to play an employee leaning against the wall; and one to play the boss ... Washington's FarewellIt is announced that a member of the troop has memorized Washington's Farewell Address and is about to do a dramatic portrayal of it. A boy emerges dressed as Washington and delivers his farewell addr ... Watching TV All Day(As the skit begins, Tim is seated on the "floor" staring forward.)
Kyle: [enters] Hey, Tim, whatcha doin'?
Tim: Watchin' the TV. Come and join me. [Kyle joins him, stares forward]
Brad: [enters ... Water, Water! #1A man, crawling across the stage: "Water, water!!" Someone walks by, and the crawling man tugs on his pant leg. "Water, Water!" Man walking by: "Sorry." He continues walking. Another man walks by, t ... Watt! What!Shopper: Have you any four-volt two-watt bulbs?
Clerk: For what?
Shopper: No, four-volt, two-watt.
Clerk: Two what?
Shopper: Yes!
Clerk: No. ... We Ain't Got the Money for the Mortgage on the FarmOne of those repetitive jokes. Difference is, you do the skit to a beat, and everyone bends their knees in sync (or tries to.) Successful or not, the knee bending (and attempts to keep in sync) alone ... We Hit!A silly repetition skit that gets the victim wet.
Cast: 4-5 Crew members, Victim, cup of water
Setting: Submarine
Sit in a line just like in Veech Boton. Place your victim anywhere in the line bu ... Well-Trained Elephant, TheCast: Trainer, Two People to be the Elephant, blanket to cover, 4 Victims (or 3 Volunteers and one Victim; make sure elephant knows who the Victim is), cup of water
Setting: Circus
Trainer: Ladie ... What a Day(Three tired looking hikers enter, drop packs and flop in a circle.)
Hiker 1: (groans) What a day.
Hiker 2: (after a pause, groans) What a day.
Hiker 3: (happily) Yeah, it sure was!
Hiker 2: ( ... What the Heck Was That?Cast: Actors, directors, Gus
Scene: Theater
Director: Okay! Who's next for the auditions? You? Okay! Let's hear you!
Actor #1: I'm trying out for the part of the Unknown Soldier. (He lies down, ... What Time is it?Three Scouts walk onto the stage, two of them carrying logs. The two carrying logs sit down and begin pounding the stage with them, making an incredible racket. They pause, and the third Scout announc ... Whistler Precision Drill TeamAcquire an album such as Mitch Miller's choir whistling the theme song to "Bridge Over the River Kwai", the "Colonel Bogey March", or one of Sousa's marches. Use as many guys as you would like to invo ... Wide Mouthed Frog, TheOne morning the wide mouthed frog decided to take a walk to see the world and enhance his education. As he hopped through the meadow by the pond he came upon a cow. He hopped over to the cow and said: ... Woman/Man DisrobingA woman throws a whole extra set of clothes over a screen that she is standing behind. She throws them over a piece at a time until the screen starts to fall over. She screams and as the screen falls ... World's Greatest Spitter, TheThe world's greatest spitter is bragging and demonstrating on how well he can spit. He has an assistant, who has an empty pail. When the assistant catches the spit, he thwacks the bottom of the pail w ... World's Ugliest Man, TheA scout gets up and says, "Tonight, Den ___ is going to present to you a rare public showing of The World's Ugliest Man."
"This man is so ugly, that no one can bear to look upon his face without sh ... Worlds Greatest PitcherYou need a screen (white sheet), Flashlight (bright) and a sick (size of a baseball bat).
The announcer introduces the worlds greatest pitcher, elaborate on how great he is. No one has hit him in th ... Wrong Skit, TheFor this skit, you need a character from a known skit -- one that was done previous to this one during the campfire, for instance. It doesn't matter who it is or what he's doing, as long as he's immed ... Yellow Bandana, TheActors: 1 magician, 1 volunteer
Props: 1 yellow neckerchief, 1 banana, 1 jacket, 1 shirt with front pocket
(like a Scout shirt)
The magician is on stage, with the yellow bandana and banana place ... Yukon WinterOne day Scouter Kent ( camp chief ) and Scouter Jason ( assistant camp director ) decide to get away from it all and move to the Yukon. The story goes , they sell everything and pack up for a long tri ... Cub - Scou - TingProps: Draw frogs on poster board; cut holes for faces
Scene: Three frogs are sitting to the side of the stage
facing the audience.
As the Curtain Rises:
The first frog softly says, “Cub.” ... Cub Scout StewSetting:
On stage is a huge pot, made from a cardboard carton.
The pot could be painted on the side of the carton.
Boys in the pot, pile on top of each other face down.
Boy with ... Cub Scouting is Many ThingsThis can be used as an opening or a skit. Each of 12 Cubs
(or adults) holds a candle, which is lighted as he gives his
message. The room lights are turned off.
Cub # 1: Cub Scouting Is A Boy, He ... Greetings #2This is a classic that appears almost every year for your Holiday Pack Show. Commissioner Dave
Set Up:
The Den Chief explains that the audience is to respond by doing as the boys say and then i ... A Gift of GoodwillPersonnel: Den Chief & 8 Cubs
Setting: A group of 8 Cub Scouts are gathered around. Each boy is wrapping a gift. Den Chief enters.
Den Chief: Hey, guys, let me see what each of y ... Pink Champagne Punch 1 12-ounce bottle white grape juice 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 1 16-ounce pkg. frozen whole strawberries, thawed 1 12-ounce can lemon-lime soda, chilled 8 cherri ... The BoneSETTING: 8 boys are needed.
SCENE: Have all but Cub #8 on stage talking. Cub #8
will walk in at the end.
CUB #l: Hey, did you hear?
CUB #2: No, what?
CUB #1: ... Border CrossingA variation on The Ghost of Midnight and The Ghost With One Black Eye.
Cast: Border Guard, Supervisor, Several Crossers, 2 Brooms
Guard: Hi, Boss! I'm new here! What do I do?
Supervisor: Well ... Bouquet, TheCast: six Cubs on an outing.
1st Cub (glumly): I don't think Akela is having such a great time.
2nd Cub (looking at 3rd Cub): Well, you didn't help much - giving her that garter snake!
3rd Cu ... Brain ShopCast: Customer, Shopkeeper
Setting: Brain Shop
Customer: Hi! I'm bored with myself. I'd like to buy a new brain and have an all new personality.
Shopkeeper: (In one of those evil, horror movi ... Brain TransplantA group Scout goes to a new Scientific Laboratory where they have developed a new process for brain transplants. The Scouts asks to see the selection of brains. The doctor shows them a selection. (the ... Brer PossumLocation? Where else but in the woods? A cast of 4 is needed for this one. Brer Possum, Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and Brer Bear. When the skit starts, Brer Fox and Brer Bear are out of sight. Brer Possum ... Driving Video GameEquipment: Set up two chairs side by side with Scouts sitting on them. Scout 1 acts like he is driving. He starts acting like he is racing through a city and doing crazy stunts. The crazier t ... Improv SkitEquipment: assortment of odd itemsSplit into small groups. Each group is given an item or a bag of items and is given 2-3 minutes to come up with a skit using the item(s) given to them ... Rope SkitEquipment: long piece of rope, at least two ScoutsAll of the Scouts (except the one with the rope) line up in a straight line facing the audience. Then from off stage, the Scout with the rope walks ri ... America the BeautifulPROPS:• Curtains on stage - behind which is U.S. Flag (Either a painting, or a print or areal flag opened out flat - blue in upper left corner).• Artist’s Smock for each Cub, large paint brush a ... Washington's Farewell AddressIt is announced that a member of the pack has memorized Washington’s FarewellAddress and is about to do a dramatic portrayal of it. A boy emerges dressed asWashington and delivers his farewell a ... Future CareersPropsA large box that Cubs can step into and out of; decorate front with knobs anddials. Costume pieces representing the future career for Cubs to have on whenthey announce their future career. (e.g C ... Dinosaur HuntHave the audience repeat the words and motionsGoing on a dinosaur hunt. (Slap thighs)And I’m not afraid. (Point to self)There’s a tall mountain. (Look with hand over eyes)Can’t go un ... The Recycle MachinePersonnel: 4 Cubs. In addition, another is hidden inside the machine.Equipment: Large box made to look like, a recycle machine: other items mentioned.Jack: Hey look, guys, a recycle machine!Jim: Let&r ... How Far?Personnel:Any number of boysEquipment: Pedometer (can be an oversized prop for effect)Setting or Opening: Boys are heaped in a pile - looking worn outafter a long hike.Cub 1 Wow, that was a long hike. ... Watch Out For CrittersSetting:An old mountain guide is leading two pioneers up into the mountains. The three walk inplace, pretending to climb uphill and down.Pioneer 1: Are there wild animals here?Guide: Yep, bobcats. The ... The Ghost of MidnightScene:Four or five Cub Scouts “camping out” (laying on the floor next to each other). The ghostapproaches the first Scout.GHOST: (in an eerie voice) I am the Ghost of Midnight!(Scared, the ... One Step at A TimeCharacters: Senior Scout (like a Den chief, Denner, etc.) Junior “Cub” Scouts.Setting: All Scouts are on stage as the skit starts.Cub 1: When I grow up I’m going to be the world&rsqu ... Going The DistancePersonnel:Any number of boysOpening: All start out walking:1st Boy: (stops) I’m thirsty. (All get a drink.) (Continue Walking.)2nd Boy: (stops) I’m hot (All wipe off face.) (Continue Walki ... TrackingBoys enter with magnifying glasses as if following a trail.Cub # 1. Look at those tracks!Cub # 2. Wow! They look like wolf tracks!Cub # 3. No, they look like bobcat tracks!Cub # 4. I think you’r ... How to Build a Thingamajig - Audience ParticipationDoodads: Clickety-clack, clickety clackDingford: Whiz, bang, boomFreedistant: Whoosh, whooshHigoricky: Snap, crackle, popScatereekus: All sounds togetherVery few families these days can get by without ... Mowgli Goes To The Pack MeetingHave the audience give the correct response or sound to the following words as theyare read in the story.Mowgli: Laugh Baloo: GrowlWolf Cubs: Howl Pack: Say ‘Do Your Best’Jungle: Scratch u ... The Wide-Mouthed FrogSetup: Narrator, 4 boys to be Wide-mouthed frog, Elephant, Hippo, LionWhen you do this, you have to do the frog’s lines while stretching your mouth reallywide.Narrator: A wide-mouthed frog went ... Making a Cub ScoutCharacters: Child, Two Leaders, Two Parents
Props: You will need a large table for the child to lie on during the “operation.”
The “doctor” can carry a large cardboard knif ... Car SkitCub Scouts are bringing in their derby cars for their Pack meeting.Cub Scout #1: “Hey! That’s a nifty car! Did you make it?”Cub Scout #2: “Nah! My dad did! Did you make yours?& ... Chinese StoryThe Gate Gods: A Chinese FableMany Gods are worshiped in China, especially during the Chinese New Year. At this time ofyear many Gods are invited to be a part of their celebrations, tonight we would l ... The Twist Mouth Familyretold by S. E. SchlosserA while back there was a family I know of that had a mother, a father, and severalchildren. Four of them had mouths that were twisted into strange shapes. Themother’s mo ... Fun StuffCub # 1: I know a person who thinks he’s an owlCub # 2: Who?Cub # 1: Now I know two.Cub # 1: How many birds can carry a big basket?Cub # 2: I don’t know. How many.Cub # 1: Toucan!Cub # 1: ... Robin WoodGather a few logs and sticks and stack them like they are in a fire pit. Find, a robin hood typehat, and possibly a bow for effect. You need someone to be an MC, and someone to be the robber.The other ... The Sap Keeps Runnin8 people --1 narrator, 2 birds, 4 trees, and the Cubmaster or Pack Committee ChairHave the 4 “trees” form a line and hold their arms up with sticks to be branches. Have the 2“birds&r ... Gold is Where Ya Find ItProps- Pie tins, old flannel shirts, old hats, maybe a shovel, a large gold cardboard heart withdouble-stick tape on one side! All boys put on old shirts and hats except for one that stays in fullunif ... Fun Bearing TorutNow it happened that there was a mining camp in Colorado where more than an average numberof the miners were bald. An enterprising hair tonic salesman from Kentucky decided to takeadvantage of this go ... | Multiple Resource Skits |
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