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What do you love about Scouting? What would you like others to know about Scouting? It’s time to advertise your Group! As a team, create a television or radio commercial about Scouting. Have a premiere with the rest of your Section to show off your work!
Brainstorm ideas for the television (or radio) commercial.
If possible, invite someone who creates advertising for a living to share ideas and experiences with you.
Decide on your idea.
Write the script for your commercial. Will you use humour? How many actors/voices will be involved? What will be the final line that you want people to remember?
Gather props, recording equipment, etc.
Arrange for a quiet place to record your commercial.
Rehearse the script until you are satisfied that you are ready.
Do
Record your commercial.
Premiere your work
Review
What do you know now that you did not know before?
How did your team work together to create the commercial?
Did everybody get along? Why or why not?
What was challenging about making a commercial?
How did you feel about this Adventure?
Did you have fun? Why or why not?
How would you go about making a commercial if you had to do it again?
Keep it Simple
Not sure you’re ready to be on camera? Create a skit or song about why people should join your Group. Present your song to the rest of your Section or your parents!
