Songs for Scouts

Subject: RE: Songs for Scouts
From: Joe Offer
Date: 19 Sep 98 - 02:56 PM

Say, kids, if you're in the mood for obnoxious songs and such, Click here. I think this is the most extensive collection of camp songs I've encountered. There are some mistakes in spelling and content, I suppose, but I guess we can chalk that up to the "folk process" or the "oral tradition." Whatever the case, it sure is a great collection.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Songs for Scouts
From: Allan S.
Date: 14 Oct 98 - 07:39 PM

Joe offer you only have how many years in Scouting I have 47 Help Years ago At camp Sequassen Chief Bogan would sing the following song at the final banquet

A scoutmasters life is a blessing a Blessing I never could see
For the only thing that the campers do is just to pester me.

Have you got change for a quarter will you show me a hickory tree
My hat fell down in the La La La wilyou fish it out for me

What time does the trading post open do they give away meal tickets free?
Trail camp is having a free for all down by the lavatory

When I get back to New Haven away from the campers and free
I will lock my self in a padded cell so they can not pester me

How about On top of old smokey and all its variations,

Allan

Subject: RE: Songs for Scouts
From: Joe DeAngelo
Date: 15 Oct 98 - 12:27 AM

I've had moderate success with "There was an old woman who swallowed a fly" , "What do you do with a drunken sailer", and "The sloop John B."

Subject: RE: Songs for Scouts
From: Joe Offer
Date: 15 Oct 98 - 12:47 AM

Allan, you've got me beat by a long shot. At most, I did 30 years in Scouting, and now I'm retired - my Cub Scout pack folded. I sure like your song. Brings back memories, I'll tell ya.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Songs for Scouts
From: Bo
Date: 15 Oct 98 - 12:58 AM

THE SONG at Everton Camp this year: Simple tune with silly actions.

There was a great big moose! He liked to drink a lot of Juice. This Great big moose, He liked to drink a lot of juice.

The moose's name was fred! He liked to drink his juice in bed The moose's name was fred. He liked to drink his juice in bed.

(Action chorus of silly words)

He drank his juice with care! But he spilled it on his hair He drank his juice with Care! But he spilled it on his hair.

Action chorus as silly as you can lead them

Then late by the fire! You know the moose became a squire Then, late by the fire You know the moose became a squire

Hello Sir Moose! How'd you like a little Juice Hello Sir Moose! How'd you like a little Juice!

Does anyone know where the heart of this song comes from? Or who might have originally written it?

Bo

Subject: RE: Songs for Scouts
From: Joe DeAngelo
Date: 15 Oct 98 - 12:18 PM

I've had moderate success with "There was an old woman who swallowed a fly" , "What do you do with a drunken sailer", and "The sloop John B."

Subject: RE: Songs for Scouts
From: GUEST,Frank Savino Jr
Date: 28 Nov 10 - 08:16 PM

I spent Friday at Sequassen and enjoyed the day with my siblings and family. Does anyone have the Camp Sequassen song that was sung at camp fires there?

Frank