Youth Activity Archive

Repeat and answer songs are perfect for youth who have not sung before, because only the song leader needs to know the lyrics! These songs work by having the leader sing a line, and the rest of the group repeats or responds, making them easy to follow and great for building energy at campfires, meetings, and gatherings. Many of these songs are funny, interactive, or silly, ensuring that everyone can join in without needing to memorize lyrics ahead of time.

Browse the Repeat and Answer Song Category for lyrics and links to videos to hear the song or melody.

List of Songs Still to be Cataloged:

• Little Red Wagon – A fun song where scouts answer enthusiastically to the leader’s lyrics.
• Purple Soup – A fun song about making an imaginary soup, with silly ingredients and movement.
• Tarzan Song – A high-energy chant with different characters, including Tarzan and Jane.
• The Donut Shop – A humorous song with repeating phrases and playful variations.
• The Green Grass Grew All Around – A classic layered song where each verse builds upon the last.
• The Moose Song – A goofy song about a moose drinking juice, with actions and echo responses.
• The Penguin Song – An interactive song with motions that become harder as the song progresses.
• The Princess Pat – A fun song about Princess Patricia of Connaught, the Colonel-in-Chief of the Canadian Forces who designed and made by hand the regimental colors (A  rick-a-bamboo).
• Wigalow – A creative song where each member makes up a short movement when named.

When to Use Repeat and Answer Songs

These songs work best when you want everyone to participate, especially in the following situations:

• Encouraging shy youth – Since they just repeat the leader, there’s no pressure to remember words.
• Building excitement – These songs energize the group and make gatherings more fun.
• Transitioning between activities – A great way to keep youth engaged before moving to another event.
• Passing time – Perfect for waiting periods or keeping everyone focused while assembling the group.

These songs make campfire nights lively and interactive, ensuring every youth can join in.

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