Skittles Skit

The Skittles skit works well in many Scouting settings. It uses short lines and simple actions, so Scouts of all ages can take part. Leaders like it because it does not need props or costumes. This makes it easy to run at a meeting, campout, or campfire program. It also helps fill time when a group needs a quick and light moment.

This skit gives younger Scouts a chance to speak in front of others without pressure. Each Scout only says one short line, which helps them feel confident. They can also enjoy reacting to the silly answers from the other Scouts. This builds comfort with being on stage and speaking before a group.

Older Scouts can use this skit as a chance to guide younger ones. They can help with timing and delivery. This fits well with the Scouting method of youth leadership. It also gives them a chance to support the group and help make the program fun for everyone.

The skit works well at mixed-age events because it is easy to stretch or shorten. Leaders can add more Scouts or take some out to match the time available. The simple twist at the end brings the whole skit together. It leaves the group with a quick laugh and keeps the program moving.

Players:

• Scout 1
• Scouts A, B, C, etc
• Scout 2

Skit

Scout 1 is standing around on stage. Scout 2 walks on.
Scout 1: What have you been doing all day?
Scout A: I fished Skittles out of a lake.
Scout 1: Fun!
Scout A walks off.

Scout B walks on.
Scout 1: Where have you been?
Scout B: I took Skittles from a bear.
Scout 1: Wow!
Scout B walks off.

Scout C walks on.
Scout 1: Where have you been?
Scout C: I pulled Skittles out of the fire.
Scout 1: Hot!
Scout C walks off.

Scout D walks on.
Scout 1: Where have you been?
Scout D: I climbed a tree to get Skittles.
Scout 1: Really!
Scout D walks off.

Scout E walks on.
Scout 1: Where have you been?
Scout E: I picked Skittles out of the mud.
Scout 1: Ew!
Scout E walks off.

etc.

Scout 2 walks on. His hair and clothes are a mess
Scout 1: Hey Scout! I don’t know you. What’s your name?
Scout 2: I’m Skittles!

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Skits for Campfire Programs and Other Gatherings

You can find many more skit ideas on my page Skits for Campfire Programs and Other Gatherings. It offers a wide range of simple skits that work well for den meetings, troop campfires, and pack events. Each one is easy to use and does not need many props.

If you enjoyed this skit, you will find other choices that fit different groups and settings. The page can help leaders pick a skit that matches the time they have and the ages of their Scouts. It is a good place to look when you want something quick and fun for your next gathering.

What is the skit about?

The skit is about Scouts telling strange stories about where they found Skittles. At the end, a messy Scout arrives and says he is Skittles. This gives the skit a clear and funny ending.

How many Scouts do we need?

You need one main Scout on stage the whole time. You also need several Scouts to walk in, give a short line, and walk out. You can add more Scouts if you want a longer skit.

Do we need any props?

No props are needed. Scouts only act out the lines. This makes the skit easy to run at a meeting or campfire.

Is this skit good for Cub Scouts?

Yes. The lines are short. The humor is simple. Younger Scouts can learn it fast and enjoy the silly ending.

Can we change the lines?

Yes. You can change the places where Scouts “found Skittles.” You can make them fit your group or add new ideas. Just keep the pattern the same.

How long does the skit take?

Most groups finish it in a few minutes. You can make it longer by adding more Scouts to the pattern.

Why is the last Scout messy?

The messy Scout is Skittles. His wild look helps explain all the strange stories the other Scouts told. It also makes the ending funnier.

This skit is a simple stage bit that makes Scouts laugh. One Scout stands on stage while different Scouts walk by and talk about where they found Skittles. Each place is stranger than the last. One Scout finds Skittles in a lake. Another finds them near a bear. Someone else pulls them out of a fire. The reactions are short and funny. The pattern keeps building and makes the audience wonder what is going on.

More Scouts walk by and share even stranger stories. A Scout climbs a tree to get Skittles. Another digs them out of the mud. Each answer raises more questions. The first Scout just keeps listening and reacting. The humor comes from the growing list of odd places. Nothing makes sense, but that is part of the fun.

At the end, a very messy Scout walks in. His hair is wild. His clothes look rough. The first Scout asks his name. He replies that he is Skittles. The audience then realizes all the strange stories were about him. This brings the skit to a clear finish with a simple twist that works well for Cub Scouts and older Scouts.