The 12 Days of Scouting Song

  (sing to the tune of the twelve days of Christmas)

On the _____ day of scouting my council gave to me:
   (actions to go with the lyrics are in parentheses)

A Promise and a Handshake (3 fingers up, handshake twice)

2 Girl Scout Pins (show your pins)

3 Girl Scout Calendars (show 3 calendars)

4 Program Goals (Announce one, each of the first 4 times through:

   1) Developing Self Potential

   2) Relating to Others

   3) Developing Values

   4) Contributing to Society (After repeats, hold up four fingers)

5 Worlds of Interest
    (announce all 5 colors the first time, then hold up colors on each
    repeat:
     Red = Well Being
     Blue = People
     Orange = Today and Tomorrow
     Purple = Arts
     Yellow = Out of Doors)

6 Complaining Parents (Hands on hips, sour face)

7 Calls at Dinner (hold up hand/fingers like talking on a telephone)

8 Kinds of Cookies (show cookie boxes or order card)

9 Games and Songs (sing 1st verse of favorite girl scout song first time through)

10 Hours of Training (snore!)

11 Important Papers (Roll of T.P.)

12 New Girl Scouts (Hand on forehead, "OH NO!!!")

Go to Scouting Web Home Page