Bridge to Scouts BSA Ceremony

This Ceremony is meant for AoL scouts.

A rustic bridge
two campfires (artificial ones for indoors)
camp candle lantern to be carried by the torchbearer
Scouts BSA troop neckerchief, slide, and shoulder loops

AoL den leader (Akela), den chief as torchbearer, Scoutmaster, senior patrol leader, Scouts from troop, AoL Scout and parents.

The bridge is at center stage.
A campfire with seating around it is built well past each end of the bridge.
The AoL Scout and parents join the AoL den leader around the campfire stage left. The Troop representatives are seated around the other campfire.
If this ceremony is held indoors, the lights should be turned down.

AoL Den Leader: [AoL name], please stand. To show that you are an experienced scout, please repeat the Scout Promise.

AoL Den Leader: Hello, Scouts of Troop [troop number].

Scoutmaster: Hello, Scouts of Pack [pack number], what do you desire?

AoL Den Leader: We have an Arrow of Light Scout in our Pack who has prepared for entrance into the council ring of your troop.

Scoutmaster: Bring the scout forward to the bridge that joins our two council rings so we may decide if they are worthy.
(The AoL den leader, accompanied by the torchbearer, leads AoL Scout followed by parents to bridge. Scoutmaster and senior patrol leader cross over bridge and are introduced to the parents and the AoL Scout.)

AoL Den Leader: [Name of AoL] has contributed much to den and pack, and we shall miss this scout. This scout's accomplishments include ... [review awards and ranks the scout has earned].
Will this satisfy what you look for in a new Scout?

Senior Patrol Leader: Yes, this scout is welcome to join our troop and learn our ways.

AoL Den Leader: (to AoL scout) Now you are leaving us to enter the troop of your choice. There you will continue to grow in Scouting skills and friendships.
Now that you have outgrown our pack and Cub Scouting, I ask your parents to remove your blue shoulder loops since they will serve you no purpose in the world on the other side of the bridge.
(The parent removes loops and keeps them)

(The Scoutmaster turns and heads back over the bridge. This is the cue for the senior patrol leader.)
Senior Patrol Leader: (to AoL scout) Follow me, young scout.

(the Scoutmaster is waiting for them by the Troop's campfire)
Scoutmaster: As Scoutmaster of Troop [number], I welcome you and your parents. There are many traditions in Troop [number] that will interest you.
(The Scoutmaster may explain one or two traditions and tell of important troop activities planned for the near future.)
I am only a guide for these scouts. They are the ones that will help you experience the larger world of Scouting. Welcome to our troop!

Senior Patrol Leader: Here is the neckerchief of our troop. It shows the world that you are one of us now.
(Put on neckerchief)
Wear it with pride as many have done before you.
(The senior patrol leader leads the troop in a cheer for the new Scout.)