Skits
Skits are a great staple of a good campfire. The trouble is most people only know so many skits, so in many units they get recycled over and over again with little fresh material. These skits should make your next campfire a great time.
7-Up
Scouts Needed: 5
Props: None
Notes: Four guys are sitting in a hospital waiting room. A nurse enters.
Script:
Nurse: Hello Mr. Smith (or whatever name you want), I have great news! Your wife just gave birth to twins!
Mr. Smith: Wow, this is really funny, because I work as a talent agent for the Minnesota Twins! (He exits)
(Time passes, and the nurse enters again.)
Nurse: Hello Mr. Jones! I have wonderful news! Your wife just gave birth to triplets!
Mr. Jones: Wow, that’s really funny, because I make tapes at 3M! (He exits)
(Time passes, and the nurse enters again.)
Nurse: Hello Mr. Harris! I have exciting news! Your wife just gave birth to quadruplets!
Mr. Harris: Wow, that’s really funny, because I draw The Fantastic Four. (He exits)
Last man: That’s it, I’m outta here.
Nurse: “Why is that?”
Last man: “I work at 7-up!”
Attention
Scouts Needed: 2
Props: None
Script:
Scout 1: ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
Scout 2: What’s going on?
Scout 1: ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION!
Scout 2: What do you want?
Scout 1: I just wanted some attention.
Bubble Gum
Scouts Needed: 4
Props: None
Script:
Scout 1: (Walks out to the chair, takes his gum out of his mouth, places it on the back of the chair, and then walks off.)
Scout 2: (Walks out to the chair, leans his hand on the back, finds the gum on his hand, and totally disgusted wipes it on the seat of the chair and walks off.)
Scout 3: (Walks up to the chair and sits down. He realizes with great disgust that the gum is stuck to his bum. Disgusted, he peels it off, throws it to the ground, and walks off.)
Scout 4: (Walks out to the chair, then realizes he’s got gum stuck to his shoe. With great disgust he peels it off, sticks it to the back of the chair, and walks off.)
Scout 1: (Walks in, grabs the gum off of the chair) Ahh, just where I left it! (Pops it into his mouth and walks away)
Sir, You Need a Tie
Scouts Needed: 5
Props: 3 neckties
Script:
Thirsty Traveler: (Gasping) Water! I need water!
Tie Salesman #1: Sir! Would you like to buy a tie? This one would look so good on you!
Thirsty Traveler: I want water, not a tie!
Tie Salesman #2: Sir! We’re having a tie sale. Would you like to buy a nice tie at a great price?
Thirsty Traveler: I’m dying of thirst, and you want to sell me a tie?!
Tie Salesman #3: Sir! I have these fine silk ties at the best prices. Would you care to look?
Thirsty Traveler: Sheesh! What kind of people sell ties in the middle of the desert to thirsty people? (After a pause; looks to the distance) An oasis! I’m saved! (Scrambles over to the oasis where a maitre d’ is standing.) Sir! Please! I would like to buy a glass of water!
Maitre d’: I’m sorry Sir, but you can’t enter this restaurant without a tie.
Hot Meal
Scouts Needed: 3
Props: None
Script:
Scout 1: Boy, am I hungry! We haven’t eaten in days!
Scout 2: Me too.
Scout 3: And I would just love a hot meal.
Scout 1: (Looking to ground) Wow! A rabbit! Quick catch it! (Scouts 1 & 2 jump on it, catch it and they start to eat it.)
Scout 2: (Looking back at Scout 3) Would you like some?
Scout 3: No thanks, I’m waiting for a hot meal.
Scout 1: (shrugs) Suit yourself.
(A little later)
Scout 2: Hey! A squirrel! Get it!
(Scouts 1 & 2 get it and start tearing it apart)
Scout 1: (To Scout 3) Would you like a morsel?
Scout 3: No thanks, I’m waiting for a hot meal.
(A little later)
Scout 1: Wow! A moose!
Scout 2: Be very quiet. (Scouts 1 & 2 jump it and kill it; they start eating it)
Scout 1: Look, there’s plenty here, we don’t need to keep it all to ourselves. There’s too much to eat anyway. Why don’t you eat some?
Scouts 3: No thanks, I’m waiting for a hot meal.
Scout 2: Are you sure? You haven’t eaten anything for a really long time, you must be starving.
Scout 3: No thanks, I’m waiting for a hot meal.
(Scouts 1 & 2 keep eating.)
Scout 1: Boy, I’m stuffed.
Scout 2: Me too. But I think I’m getting sick. (Throws up.)
Scout 1: Oh no! I’m sick, too! (Throws up.)
Scout 3: (excitedly) Wow! A hot meal!!
Bear Attack
Scouts Needed: 4 or more
Props: None
Notes: Two Scouts will be campers, they will start on the stage. The rest are Bears and will start off to the side.
Script:
Camper 1: Alright I am tired. Let’s set up camp and get some sleep.
Camper 2: Oh no, I forgot a tent. Can I share yours?
Camper 1: Sorry, mine is a 1 person tent.
Camper 2: Can’t we squeeze into it?
Camper 1: No that would be uncomfortable, just sleep outside.
(Camper 1 climbs in his tent, Camper 2 lays on the ground. Both campers fall asleep.)
Bear Leader: Hey look there is a camper and he isn’t even in a tent. Let’s attack him.
(All the bears attack Camper 2, then run off.)
Camper 2: (Struggles to their feet, limps over to the tent) Hey, Hey!
Camper 1: What is going on?
Camper 2: I was just attacked by bears and I’m hurt.
Camper 1: There aren’t any bears here. Go back to bed.
Camper 2: Well now I am scared. Can I please get in the tent with
you?
Camper 1: No. There are no bears and you aren’t getting in my tent.
(Camper 2 limps back to his spot and both campers go back to sleep. The bears show up again.)
Bear Leader: Look, that camper is still just sitting there. Let’s attack them again!
(Bears attack the camper again and then run off. Camper 2 limps over looking worse than before.)
Camper 2: Hey, wake up.
Camper 1: What is it NOW?
Camper 2: Those bears just attacked me again. Can I please get in the
tent so they don’t do it again?
Camper 1: I told you there are NO BEARS, I am sorry you forgot your tent, but you can’t have mine.
Camper 2: PLEEEEEEEAASSEEEEE, I don’t want to get attacked again.
Camper 1: THERE ARE NO BEARS! You’re just saying that to be in my tent. Now go to bed.
(Camper 2 goes back to his spot and falls back asleep. The bears return.)
Bear Leader: Wow this camper is STILL laying out here in the open. Let’s get him again.
(The bears attack Camper 2 again, then they run away)
Camper 2: (Crawls over to Camper 1) Hey, Hey.
Camper 1: WHAT?!?!?!?!?
Camper 2: The bears came back and attacked me again.
Camper 1: Listen there are no bears, but you are obviously going to keep waking me up until you get my tent, so just take it!
(The Campers switch places and fall asleep and the bears return)
Bear Leader: That camper is still there. Let’s get them again. (Halfway to the camper the Bear Leader stops the bears.) Wait. We keep attacking that same poor guy. I feel kind of bad for them. Let’s get the one in the tent this time.
(The bears attack Camper 2 in the tent and run off)
Follow the Tracks
Scouts Needed: 4
Props: Large tote or box
Script:
Scout 1: (walks over to the storage box and looks in.) Hey, we’re about out of meat. I’m going to go get a deer.
(everyone waits while he walks offstage and comes back 15 or 20 seconds later. Could fill the time with a joke or two.)
Scout 2: Hey, nice deer! How did you get it?
Scout 1: I just followed the tracks.
Scout 2: You know, some rabbit would go well with that deer. I’m
going to go get some.
(everyone waits until he returns.)
Scout 3: Nice rabbits. How did you get them?
Scout 2: I just followed the tracks.
Scout 3: Nothing like a little possum to go with the rabbit. I’ll go get some.
(everyone waits until he returns.)
Scout 4: Nice possum. How did you get them?
Scout 3: I just followed the tracks.
Scout 4: Squirrel always adds flavor. I’ll go get some.
(everyone waits until he returns.)
(Camper #4 comes limping back, broken leg, all banged up and barely alive.)
Scout 1: Hey, what happened to you?
Scout 4: I just followed the tracks…………………………and a train hit me!
Fred the Flea
Scouts Needed: 1, and one adult willing to be the joke
Props: None
Script:
Scout: Here in my hand, I have Fred the Flea. Fred will perform for you, some amazing feats. Watch closely.
Fred, do jumping jacks! Very good! Cheer, everyone!
Fred, do a somersault!
Fred, do a high jump! (Moves head up and down like he is watching Fred go way up, then back down.)
Now Fred will do a long jump. I need a volunteer to catch Fred. (Pick a leader, or some adult with a good sense of humor.)
OK, hold your hands out to catch Fred.
Fred, do a long jump! (Watch Fred jump to the volunteer)
Oh, wait! He jumped too far – don’t move! (Walk over to the volunteer.) Fred seems to have jumped into your hair!
(Start picking through the volunteer’s hair.)
Here we are .. no, that’s not Fred. (Toss the flea over your shoulder.)
Ah! No, that’s not Fred. That’s not Fred. Fred, are you in there? That’s not Fred either. Fred? Aha! Here he is! He’s had a rough day, we’re done now.
George Washington and the Cherry Tree
Scouts Needed: 4
Props: None
Script:
Adult Leader: We need to reflect on our day at camp. For the most part, I think it was a great day. What do you think?
Scouts: yeah! great! really good!
Adult Leader: But, there was one incident that we need to take care of. I’m sure you know what it was. I only want to ask once – who rolled the tent over that cliff over there?
Scouts: Not me! I didn’t! It wasn’t me! Don’t look at me!
Adult Leader: OK, let me tell you a little story about our first president, George Washington. George’s dad had a cherry tree that produced lots of cherries every year. One day, when George’s dad came home, his cherry tree had been chopped down.
Scouts: Huh! Hmmm! Uhuh!
Adult Leader: Yep, and when George’s dad asked him ‘Son, did you
chop down my tree?’, George, being honest and brave, replied ‘Yes sir, I did it.’ Well, George’s dad said ‘Since you told me the truth, we’ll pick all the cherries and make a big cherry pie for you.’
Scouts: Wow! Really! Huh!
Adult Leader: Now, one last time – Who pushed the tent over the cliff?
Scout 1: Not me!
Scout 2: I didn’t!
Scout 3: (sheepishly replies) It was me.
Adult Leader: (mad and grabs the camper by the arm to take him away.) Come on, then! You’re going home!
Scout 3: But George Washington got a cherry pie for telling the truth!
Adult Leader: George Washington’s father wasn’t in the cherry tree when George Washington cut it down!
Teeth Brushing
Scouts Needed: 4 or more
Props:
Small cup of water
Empty cup
Mouthful of water for the last Scout (they start with the mouthful)
One toothbrush per Scout
Notes:
Scouts stand shoulder to shoulder facing the audience, each with a
toothbrush ready. Scout 1 on the left, Last camper on the right. Scout 1 and last Scout each have a paper cup.
Script:
Scout 1: On our last outing, our leader taught us how to keep our teeth clean AND conserve water. We’re going to teach you so we can all help conserve water.
(Scout 1 takes a drink of water from his cup and brushes his teeth. He swishes the water around, then leans over to the next camper and pretends to spit it into his ear).
(Next camper brushes, swishes, and spits. Continue on down the line to the last camper.)
(The last camper (with a mouthful of water) brushes, swishes, and then spits a stream of water into his cup or out on the ground if outside.
Last Scout: My teeth feel great!
Eddie Bauer
Scouts Needed: 6
Props: Towel
Script:
Scout 1: Hey, nice shirt, where did you get it?
Scout 2: Thanks, I got it from Eddie Bauer. (Walks off stage Scout 3 walks on.)
Scout 1: I like those pants. Where did you get them?
Scout 3; I got them at Eddie Bauer. (Walks off stage Scout 4 walks on.)
Scout 1: Hey cool shoes. Where did you get them?
Scout 4: Thanks, I got it at Eddie Bauer. (Walks off stage Scout 5 walks on.)
Scout 1: Wow, that’s a great hat. Where did you it?
Scout 5: Yeah, I got it at Eddie Cauer. (Walks off stage Scout 6 walks on.)
(Scout appears wearing only a towel)
Scout 1: Whoa, who are you?
Scout 6: I’m Eddie Bauer.
I Gotta Wee
Scouts Needed: 5 or more
Props: None
Notes: All campers lay in a line sleeping with leader at one end and Camper #1 at the other.
Script:
Camper #1: I gotta go Wee.
(each camper passes the request down the line until it gets to the leader)
Leader: you’ll have to hold it.
(campers pass the reply back)
Camper #1: I really gotta go Wee.
(pass it down)
Leader: No, go back to sleep.
(pass it down)
Camper #1: But, I REALLY, REALLY gotta go Wee.
Leader: Alright, go then!
Camper #1: (stands up, runs around yelling) WEEEEEEEEE!
Royal Papers
Scouts Needed: 4 or more
Props:
Notebook paper
Newspaper
Toilet paper
Chair
Notes: The King is sitting on his throne in the middle of the stage.
Script:
King: Bring me my [Royal, Presidential, Important] papers!
(Scout 1 runs up to him with a newspaper.)
King: Those are NOT my Royal papers. (throws them aside.) Bring me my Royal papers now!
(Scout 2 runs up to him with notebook paper.)
King: Those are NOT my Royal papers. (throws them aside.) Bring me my Royal papers!
(repeat with paper towels, wrapping paper, brown paper bag, …)
King: Bring me my Royal papers now!
(a Scout runs up to him with a roll of toilet paper.)
King: Aaaaaah, FINALLY! My Royal papers! (and hugs the roll to his chest as he runs offstage needing to use the toilet.)
Outrun the Bear
Scouts Needed: 2
Props: None
Notes: Two Scouts camping sitting around a pretend fire.
Script:
Scout 1: Nice fire. Scout 2: Yep, nice night too. (pause) Scout 1: What was that? Did you hear something? Scout 2: Yep, sounded like a bear to me. Off over that way. (points offstage. Then, starts untieing his boots.) (pause until his boots are about off.) Scout 1: Hey! There it is again. Sounds closer. (from here on, #1 should occasionally glance over his shoulder toward the bear and looking scared.) Scout 2: Yep, sure does. (has boots off and starts slipping on tennis shoes.) Scout 1: What are you doing? Scout 2: I’m just putting on my tennis shoes. Scout 1: Duh! WHY are you putting on your tennis shoes? Scout 2: Because it sounds like that bear is heading right into our camp. Scout 1: But, bears are much faster than you – those shoes won’t help you outrun that bear. Scout 2: I don’t have to outrun the bear – I just have to outrun you! (Both campers run offstage away from the bear, with #2 in the lead and #1 clomping after him and screaming.) |
Smoke Signals
Props: Small blanket or towel
Notes: Scouts 1 & 2 are next to each other on one side of the stage, and Scout 3 is alone on the other side of the stage.
Script:
Scout 1: Wow, it’s great to be out here in the wild.
Scout 2: Hey, what’s that over there? Looks like smoke signals.
(Scout 3 is across the stage waving a blanket or pretending to wave a blanket.)
Scout 1: Fortunately, I learned smoke signaling at camp last summer. Let me see if I can read them.
Scout 2 What do the say?
Scout 1: (looking through binoculars and sounding out each word)
Help . . . my . . . blanket . . . is . . . on . . . fire.
Telling Time
Scouts Needed: 1 leader and 4 or more Scouts, or 1 older Scout and 4 or
more younger Scouts
Props: None
Notes: The leader and all but one Scout are center stage, one Scout is hidden off to the side or behind the stage.
Script:
Leader: We would like to share a survival tip with you all. If no one in your group has a watch, this is one way you can still tell time.
(All campers run around in a small area until the leader raises his hand and they then immediately freeze. Everyone pauses to listen but nothing happens.)
(Repeat this a couple times until the camper offstage decides to reply.)
Scout Offstage: HET KIDS BE QUIET!!!! IT’S 11:00 O’CLOCK AT
NIGHT!!!
Candy Shop
Scouts Needed: 5 Scouts, and 2 adults who are willing to be the joke.
Props: 3-5 foot stick or pole
Notes: The two adults will hold the stick high up in the air. They, along with the audience, should be told it is acting as a sign or banner for a candy shop. One Scout will act as the owner of the candy shop, the others will enter one at a time as customers.
Script:
Customer 1: Do you have any gumdrops?
Owner: Sorry, I’m all out. (Customer walks away.)
Customer 2: Do you have any bubble gum?
Owner: Sorry, I’m all out. (Customer walks away.)
Customer 3: Do you have any chocolate covered ants?
Owner: Sorry, I’m all out. (Customer walks away.)
Customer 4: Do you have any cookies?
Owner: Sorry, I’m all out.
Customer 4: Well, what DO you have?
Owner: How about these 2 big suckers on a stick?
Bear Hunt
Scouts Needed: 2
Props: None
Notes: Two Scouts walk around the stage area pretending to be on a bear hunt.
Script:
Scout 1: Do you see any bears?
Scout 2: There’s one over there. (Scout points to the distance)
Scout 1: How big is he?
Scout 2: He’s only about this big. (Scout holds his hand up with his thumb and pointer finger about an inch apart.)
Scout 1: He’s too small, let’s keep hunting.
(Scouts walk around a bit)
Scout 1: Do you see any bears?
Scout 2: There’s one over there. (Scout points to the distance)
Scout 1: How big is he?
Scout 2: He’s only about this big. (Scout holds his hand up with his thumb and pointer finger about 5 inches apart.)
Scout 1: He’s too small, let’s keep hunting.
(Scouts walk around a bit)
Scout 1: Do you see any bears?
Scout 2: There’s one over there. (Scout points to the distance)
Scout 1: How big is he?
Scout 2: He’s only about this big. (Scout holds his hands up with both hands about a foot apart.)
Scout 1: He’s too small, let’s keep hunting.
(Scouts walk around a bit)
Scout 1: Do you see any bears?
Scout 2: There’s one over there. (Scout points to the distance)
Scout 1: How big is he?
Scout 2: He’s only about this big. (Scout holds his hands up with both hands about 3 feet apart.)
Scout 1: He’s too small, let’s keep hunting.
(Scouts walk around a bit)
Scout 1: Do you see any bears?
Scout 2: There’s one over there. (Scout points to the distance)
Scout 1: How big is he?
Scout 2: He’s about this big. (Scout holds his hands up with both hands as far apart as they can make them.)
Scout 1: Well you better shoot him before he attacks us!
Scout 2: I just can’t shoot him!
Scout 1: Why not?
Scout 2: Well I have known that bear since he was this big! (Scout
holds his hand up with his thumb and pointer finger about an inch apart.)
Emergency Alert
Scouts Needed: Any number
Props: None
Notes: All scouts but one stand in line. Lead scout is in front or to one side.
Script:
Leader: For the next ten seconds we wil conduct a test of the emergency broadcast system.
(line of scouts all make Beeeeeeeeeeep sound until the leader raises his hand.)
Leader: Thank you. This concludes the test of the emergency broadcast system. Had this been an actual emergency, you would have heard…
(line of scouts scream in panic and run around)
Dirty Socks
Scouts Needed:5
Required: a pile of socks
Script:
Scout #1: Hey, everybody! Our new socks have arrived! Come and get ’em!
[other scouts run onstage and line up to receive socks.]
Scout #1: OK, Johnny, how many socks do you need?
Scout #2: I need 2 pair.
Scout #1: Just two?
Scout #2: Yes, I wear one pair for a week while the other
pair is in the dirty wash.
Scout #1: Yuch! Oh well, here you go.
Scout #3: I need 4 pair.
Scout #1: Why 4 pair?
Scout #3: I put on a fresh pair on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Scout #1: Well, that’s better than wearing them a whole week. Here you go.
Scout #4: I need 7 pair.
Scout #1: Great. I bet that’s a fresh pair every day, right? [gives the socks]
Scout #4: Right!
Scout #1: That’s what I like. A clean scout! Here you go.
Scout #5: 12 pair please!
Scout #1: 12!? Man, you must really be clean. Why 12 pair?
Scout #5: Well, there’s January, February, March, …
Not Enough Parachutes
Scouts Needed: 4
Props: 4 chairs (in a line)
Notes: Scouts should sit with the scout in back, then the smart man, then the president, then the pilot in front.
Script:
Pilot: (to arriving passenger) Good afternoon. Please tell me who you are so I can cross-check our passenger list.
President: (quite importantly) I am the President of the United States.
Pilot: Welcome aboard, Mr. President. Please take a seat.
Pilot: (to arriving passenger) Good afternoon. Please tell me who you are so I can cross-check our passenger list.
Smart Man: (very importantly) I am the Smartest Man in the World. I’ve just been awarded this wonderful ‘Smart Guy’ award and I’m heading to my laboratory to think about
important things.
Pilot: Welcome aboard, sir. Please take a seat.
Pilot: (to arriving passenger) Good afternoon. Please tell me who you are so I can cross-check our passenger list.
Scout: I am a Scout on my way to [make up something specific for your group].
Pilot: Welcome aboard. Please take a seat.
Pilot: (takes seat in cockpit) This is your pilot. We are cleared for take-off. Please buckle your seatbelts and enjoy the ride.
(plane takes off and everyone looks out the windows for a few seconds.)
Pilot: (looks nervously at controls. Taps instruments, then addresses passengers) I’m sorry to report that we have a major malfunction. The plane is losing altitude and we will crash in 2 minutes. We will need to parachute to safety. Please follow me.
(as he walks to rear of plane, the president, smartest man, and scout fall in behind him.)
(The pilot counts parachutes and addresses passengers.)
Pilot: I have more bad news. We only have 3 parachutes.
President: (pushing past pilot to rear and grabbing a parachute) I am the President! My country needs me! (and he jumps out)
Smart Man: (pushing past pilot to rear and grabbing a parachute) I am the world’s Smartest Man! I must live so I can do important things! (and he jumps out)
Pilot: (to scout) Well, there’s only one chute left. You take it. I guess the pilot will go down with his ship.
Scout : Actually, there are 2 chutes left.
Pilot: Really? How is that possible?
Scout : Well, the Smartest Man in the World just jumped out with my backpack!
Invisible Bench
Scouts Needed: 4 to 8
Props: None
Script:
Scout 1 walks onstage and squats down as if he is sitting on a bench that is invisible.
Scout 2 walks up to Scout 1.
Scout 2: Whatcha doin’?
Scout 1: Just sitting on this invisible bench.
Scout 2: Can I join you?
Scout 1: Sure.
(Scout 2 sits down next to Scout 1. Scout 3 repeats the dialog. Each scout comes on and repeats, making a long line of scouts sitting on the bench.
Last scout walks up to the line of scouts.)
Last Scout : What are you guys doing?
All people: Just sitting here on this invisible bench.
Last Scout : No you aren’t. I moved the bench over there. (points)
(All the sitting scouts fall down.)
Duck Food
Scouts Needed: 2
Notes: Scout 1 stands behind a box or chair or table being used as the store counter.
Script:
Customer: (walks in and faces store owner) Got any duck food?
Owner: No, this is a hardware store. We don’t sell duck food.
(customer leaves and comes back the next day)
Customer: Got any duck food?
Owner: No! This is a haaaaardwaaaaaaaare store. We….do….not….sell….duck….food.
(customer leaves and comes back the next day)
Customer: Got any duck food?
Owner: No! No! No! And, if you ask me again, I’m gonna nail your feet to the floor!
(customer leaves and comes back the next day)
Customer: Got any Nails?
Owner: No.
Customer: Got any Duck Food?
Fishing Hole
Scouts Needed: 2 (you could use more if you wanted and have an unsuccessful fishing group instead of a lone fisherman>
Props: None
Script:
Scout 1: Great day for fishing huh?
Scout 2: MMMHHMMMM
(Both Scouts fish. Scout 1 gets no bites, Scout 2 reals in a new
fish every few seconds.)
Scout 1: Wow, all the fish seem to be on your side. Mind if we
switch places?
Scout 2: MMMHHHMMMM
(Scouts switch spots. Scout 1 gets no bites, Scout 2 reals in a new fish every few seconds.)
Scout 1: What the heck?!?!? They all moved to your side now. Can we switch back?
Scout 2: MMMHHHMMMM
(Scouts switch spots. Scout 1 gets no bites, Scout 2 reals in a new fish every few seconds.)
Scout 1: Okay, what is your secret?
Scout 2: MMMHHHMMM
Scout 1: I’m sorry I didn’t understand.
Scout 2: MMMHHHMMM (annoyed body language)
Scout 1: What?
Scout 2: (Sets down his fishing pole and pretends to spit something into his hands) I said, YOU HAVE TO KEEP THE WORMS WARM!
We Have No Skit
Scouts Needed: 4 or more
Props: None
Script:
First scout walks to center stage, stops, slaps his forehead and shouts, ‘Oh No!’
Next scout runs up to him and asks ‘What’s Wrong?’
First scout whispers in his ear, and scout #2 says ‘Oh No!’
(Repeat this for each scout running to the group until only the last one is left. He runs up and asks ‘What’s Wrong?’)
All Scouts: We have no Skit!!!
Astronauts
Scouts Needed: 3
Props: None
Script:
Scout 1: I just got my mission orders. I’m going to Mars.
Scout 2: I got my mission, too. I’m going to Neptune.
Scout 3: I’m going to the Sun.
Scouts 1 and 2: That’s ridiculous. No way. It’s too hot. You’ll burn up.
Scout 3: I’m not crazy – I’m going at night!
Ice Fishing
Scouts Needed: 3 or 2 scouts and adult
Props: None
Notes: One scout or adult offstage playing the voice.
Script:
(2 scouts are ice fishermen and they walk to centerstage.)
Scout 1: This looks like a good spot.
Scout 2: Ya, let’s start here, then.
(Scout 1 starts using a manual ice drill to cut through the ice.)
Voice: There are no fish there!
(The Scouts jump and look around.)
Scout 1: Wow a voice from above! Let’s try over there.
Scout 2: Ya, you drill the hole this time.
(Scout 2 takes the drill and they move to a new location and start to drill through the ice.)
Voice: There are no fish there!
(The Scouts jump and look around.)
Scout 1: My gosh, the voice from above again! Let’s try another spot.
Scout 2: Ya, that looks pretty good over there.
(Scout 1 takes the drill and they move to a new location and start to drill through the ice.)
Voice: Listen, you guys, I’m the ice rink manager and THERE ARE NO FISH HERE!
Dirty Socks
Scouts Needed: 4
Props:
1 large can
3 coffee mugs
Notes: Place the can in the center of the stage before the skit starts.
Script:
Scout 1: (walks to the can with his cup, dips it in and takes a drink) Yuch! This Camp Tea is awful! (Walks away)
Scout 2: (walks to the can with his cup, dips it in and takes a drink) Yuch! This Camp Coffee is terrible! (Walks away)
Scout 3: (walks to the can with his cup, dips it in and takes a drink) Yuch! This Camp Chocolate is disgusting! (Walks away)
Scout 4: (walks to can, reaches in and pulls out a pair of socks. Wrings them and says…) Aaah, my socks are finally clean!
Fool's Gold
Scouts Needed: 4-8
Props: One stuffed sack for each miner
Notes: Skit starts with the sop partners on stage the miners are off to the side.
Script:
Partner 1: Hey, mind if I go across the street to grab a bite for lunch?
Partner 2: Sure, I’ll watch the shop.
(First miner walks in with a sack.)
Partner 2: Howdy, what can I do for you?
Miner #1: I think I found some gold on my claim. Here, tell me what this is and what it’s worth.
(hands over sack and assayer looks inside)
Partner 2: This is just fool’s gold.
Miner #1: Dag num it! I’ve wasted 3 months in them there hills! (storms out, leaving his sack behind.)
(Second miner walks in with a sack.)
Partner 2: Howdy, what can I do for you?
Miner #2: I think I found some gold on my claim. Here, tell me what this is and what it’s worth.
(hands over sack and assayer looks inside)
Partner 2: This is just fool’s gold.
Miner #2: Dag num it! I’ve wasted 3 months in them there hills! (storms out, leaving his sack behind.)
(As many miners as you have each walk in with a sack and the same general scene unfolds with the assayer getting a pile of sacks.)
(Partner 1 comes back from lunch.)
Partner 1: Hey, whatcha got in all them sacks?
Partner 2: Ha, I’ve got gold from all those fools!
Ugliest Man in the World
Scouts Needed: 4 or more and 1 adult that doesn’t mind being the joke.
Props: A blanket or jacket to cover one actor’s head (The ugliest man)
Script:
Caller: Gather round! Step right up! Who is brave enough to gaze on the face of the ugliest man in the world? Only 25 cents! Step right up! Hey, you there – are you brave enough?
Scout #1: Sure, I’m brave! Here’s your quarter, let me see him.
(Scout #1 walks up to ugly man and peers under the blanket at his face. He then screams, falls back, and faints.)
Caller: Now that was a brave lad! But, he didn’t have the fortitude of character to withstand the ugliest man in the world. How about you, sir? Are you strong enough and brave enough?
Scout #2: Ha! You better believe it. Here’s two bits. Now, let me see him.
(Scout #2 peers under the blanket and also faints.)
(repeat this for all the scouts until they are all fainted.)
Caller: Certainly there must be someone here brave and strong enough to view the ugliest man in the world and live to tell about it. Anyone? How about you, sir? (addressing the leader or other unsuspecting adult. Coax him up or work on someone else until someone is convinced to try.)
(When the adult looks under the blanket, the ugliest man in the world screams and runs away in fright.)
Is it Time Yet
Scouts Needed: 5-8
Props: None.
Notes: Scouts are sitting criss-crossed on the ground with their left foot over the right and their arms crossed with the left one on top.
Script:
First Scout in line asks: “IS IT TIME YET?” (Second Scout asks third, etc down the line.)
Last Scout says: “NO” (Word is passed back to the first Scout, one Scout at a time.)
(Wait for a long pause.)
First Scout asks: “IS IT TIME YET?” (It goes down the line as before.)
Last Scout says: “NO” (Again and the word is passed back.)
(Another long pause.)
First Scout asks again: “IS IT TIME YET?” (etc.)
Last Scout says: “YES” (the answer is passed back.)
(Just after the first Scout gets the word, they all change to right foot over left and right arm over the left.)
Lawnmower
Scouts Needed: 5 or more, and one adult willing to be the joke
Props: None
Notes:One Scout is a lawnmower, on hands and knees. Another Scout is the owner trying to get it started unsuccessfully. The rest are helpful passers by.
Script:
Owner: I can’t get this lawnmower to start. Maybe I can get some help
(First helper walks in.)
Owner: Hey. I can’t get my lawnmower to start. Can you help me?
Helper 1: Sure. You should check the oil. (Helper 1 fiddles around near the lawn mower then pulls the cord to start it.)
Lawnmower: Puh,puh, puh
Helper 1: Sorry.
Owner: (Seeing Helper 2) Hey, I can’t get my lawnmower started. Can you help me?
Helper 2: Yeah. It probably needs more gas. (pretends to pour gas in the mower the pulls the cord to start it)
Lawnmower: Puh, puh, puh.
Helper 2: Sorry buddy.
Owner: (Seeing Helper 3) Hey, I can’t get my lawnmower started. Can you help me?
Helper 3: Of course. It probably needs the spark plugs cleaned (Helper 3 fiddles with the mower, then pulls the cord to start it.)
Lawnmower: Puh, puh, puh.
Helper 3: Sorry.
Owner: (Points to an adult in the crowd that doesn’t mind looking silly and is a good sport) Hey Mr./Ms. _________ Can you come help me start my lawn mower? I haven’t been having any luck. If you could just try pulling the cord that would be great. Pull as hard as you can!
(Adult pulls the cord)
Lawnmower: VRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM (keeps making motor sounds)
Owner: “I guess all it needed was a big jerk!”
Lost Quarter
Scouts Needed: 5 or more
Props: Flashlight
Notes: One Scout is playing the role of a lamppost he is holding the flashlight up high. Scout 1 starts off the skit on his hands and knees right by the lamppost.
Script:
Scout 2: What are you doing?
Scout 1: Looking for my quarter that I dropped.
Scout 2: I can help (gets down on hand and knees searching)
Scout 3: What are you guys doing?
Scout 1: Looking for my lost quarter.
Scout 2: I am helping him.
Scout 3: I can help too. (gets down on hands and knees searching)
Scout 4: Hey everybody. What are you guys doing>
Scout 1: I lost my quarter and these guys are helping me find it.
(Wait several seconds as all four Scouts search.)
Scout 2: Are you sure you lost it over here?
Scout 1: Oh no. I lost it over there. (points to the other side of the stage)
Scout 3: Then why are we looking over here?
Scout 1: Because I can’t find it in the dark, and this is where the lamppost is!
New Saw
Scouts Needed: 3
Props:None
Script:
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 something that will let me cut more wood, or I’m going to go broke !
Owner: Yes, sir ! For only one hundred bucks you can be the proud owner of this chain saw. I guarantee that it will cut twice as much wood in a day as your own crosscut.
Lumberjack: (Handing over money) O.K. great ! (Exits)
Announcer: The next day.
Lumberjack: (Enters tiredly) There’s something wrong with this saw. I worked very hard yesterday, and only cut half as much wood.
Owner: Well, sir, I have a lot of faith in this product. Here, I’ll put a new chain on it and you give it another try.
Lumberjack: O.K., but if it doesn’t do any better, I’ll be back! (Exits)
Announcer: The next day.
Lumberjack: (Enters exhausted) This darned saw is no good. I worked even harder, and still it won’t cut half the wood of my old saw ! I want my money back !
Owner: Yes, sir ! Just let me check it out here. (Pulls starter rope)
Announcer: (Makes sound effects of a chainsaw running.)
Lumberjack: Oh, my gosh! What on earth is all that noise ?