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 Flag ceremonies are a traditional part of scout campouts, but it is important to be aware that the flag can also be triggering to some scouts and families. Those who do not wish to participate in a flag ceremony may opt to stand quietly without saluting, or may decide to opt out of the ceremony altogether. The flag ceremony is also a good opportunity to discuss the flag with scouts and talk about why the American flag can be a difficult symbol for those who have not always felt welcome in the US.  Flag ceremonies are a traditional part of scout campouts, but it is important to be aware that the flag can also be triggering to some scouts and families. Those who do not wish to participate in a flag ceremony may opt to stand quietly without saluting, or may decide to opt out of the ceremony altogether. The flag ceremony is also a good opportunity to discuss the flag with scouts and talk about why the American flag can be a difficult symbol for those who have not always felt welcome in the US. 
  
-Some groups may elect to bring a collapsible flagpole with them to their campsite. Others may improvise a flagpole using a tree or structure.+Some groups may elect to bring a collapsible flagpole with them to their campsite. Others may improvise a flagpole using a tree or structure. You could also have the Pathfinders create a flagpole using pioneering techniques/lashings.
  
 The raising and lowering of the colors is good practice for Timberwolves, although in some cases Pathfinders or Rovers may act as the colorguard. Some groups may opt to fly additional flags alongside the American Flag, such as a progress or pride flag, a state flag, a WFIS flag, or an OSG Flag. In that case, the American flag should go on top, with the other flag(s) below it. You could also display those flags elsewhere at the campsite. The raising and lowering of the colors is good practice for Timberwolves, although in some cases Pathfinders or Rovers may act as the colorguard. Some groups may opt to fly additional flags alongside the American Flag, such as a progress or pride flag, a state flag, a WFIS flag, or an OSG Flag. In that case, the American flag should go on top, with the other flag(s) below it. You could also display those flags elsewhere at the campsite.

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