Ceremonies

Ceremonies play an important role throughout Scouting at all levels. Ceremonial celebrations of progress create memorable experiences for members, show that their achievements are acknowledged, and form part of the symbolic nature of the Scout Method.

SCOUTS South Africa Ceremonies, for Meerkats, Cubs, Scouts and Rovers

Meerkat Ceremonies

• Opening ceremony
• Closing ceremony
• Investiture Ceremony
• Presentation of Badges
• Burrowing Up Ceremony

Cub Ceremonies

• Break
• Grand Howl
• Flag Break
• Flag Down
• Cub Investiture Ceremony
• Presenting Advancement and Interest Badges
• Presenting Sixer and Second Stripes
• Presentation of the Leaping Wolf Badge
• Presentation of the Leaping Wolf Certificate
• Going Up Ceremony

Scout Ceremonies

• Opening ceremony
• Closing ceremony
• Investiture ceremony
• Presenting Advancement and Interest Badge
• Springbok Scout Award Badge Presentation
• Presenting the Springbok Scout Award Certificate
• Appointment of a Patrol Leader
• Rover Going-up Ceremony

Rover Ceremonies

• Opening Ceremony
• Closing Ceremony
• Reception of a Rover Squire
• Investiture of a Rover
• Presentation of Awards, Bars and Challenge Awards
• Presentation of a BP Award
• Presentation of the BP Award Certificate
• End-of-Trail Ceremony
• Going-up Ceremony
• Rover Vigil

Adult Leader & General Ceremonies

• Adult Leader Investiture Ceremony
• Presentation of Warrants
• Presentation of Insignia to Non-Warranted Ranks
• Presentation of the Wood Badge
• Presentation of Awards for Gallantry, Meritorious Conduct, Merit and Long Service