

Think about how you’ll lead the songs – do different people want to lead different songs? Will you print any words, or teach people as you sing?.Choose calmer songs – are there any that help people to relax or wind down before sleeping? The end of a campfire should let people wind down from all of the fun and excitement.Choose songs that are lively and funny, so everyone can join in – songs with repetition and actions are perfect. The middle of a campfire should have songs to get everyone energised.Choose two or three songs to begin your campfire. The beginning of a campfire should have songs that draw people’s attention, or songs that people might recognise, so everyone is encouraged to join in.Do you want it to be burning before you start singing, or do you want to sing as the fire is lit and the first piece of wood is added? Decide who'll build your campfire, and when they’ll make it.We’ve included some suggestions of our favourite campfire songs below. It may be best to plan some extra songs in case time passes quickly. You could choose to sing campfire songs or tell stories. Find out who'll be at your campfire and how long the entertainment needs to last.You may need some parents and carers to help if you’re short on helpers

Make sure you’ll have enough adult helpers.
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Don’t forget to make sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely. Additional help to carry out your risk assessment, including examples can be found here.

Hand motions and sound effects are part of what make this song so fun to sing. Speaking of a song that goes on forever, Lamb Chop's Play-Along introduced "The Song That Doesn't End," which can truly go on until the fire goes out. This is a catchy tune that goes on and on and on and on. The leader gets to pick the different styles the song is sang in, such as cowboy style, baby style, or anything else they can imagine. "Boom Chicka Boom" is a classic repeat-after-me song. It's a great alternative to "Rock the Boat" for campers who don't feel comfortable getting up and dancing. Everyone takes turns being accused of stealing the cookie from the cookie jar.
