SCOUTING VALUES

Scouting is a values-based program with its own code of conduct. The Scout Oath and Law help instill the values of good conduct, respect for others, and honesty. Scouts learn skills that will last a lifetime, including basic outdoor skills, first aid, citizenship skills, leadership skills, and how to get along with others. For almost a century, Scouting has instilled in young men the values and knowledge that they will need to become leaders in their communities and country.

 

THE SCOUT OATH OR PROMISE

On my honor I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country and
To obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
Mentally awake, and morally straight.

 

 

SCOUT MOTTO

Be Prepared

 

 

SCOUT SLOGAN

Do a Good Turn Daily

 

 

OUTDOOR CODE

As an American, I will do my best to:

Be clean in my outdoor manners

Be careful with fire

Be considerate in the outdoors, and

Be conservation-minded

 

 

 THE SCOUT LAW


A SCOUT IS: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly,
Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful,
Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent

 

 

TRUSTWORTHY

A Scout tells the truth. He keeps

his promises. Honesty is part of

his code of conduct. People can

depend on him.

 

LOYAL

A Scout is true to his family,

Scout leaders, friends, school,

and nation.

HELPFUL

A Scout is concerned about other

people. He does things willingly

for others without pay or reward.

FRIENDLY

A Scout is a friend to all. He is

a brother to other Scouts. He

seeks to understand others. He

respects those with ideas and

customs other than his own.

COURTEOUS

A Scout is polite to everyone

regardless of age or position.

He knows good manners make

it easier for people to get along

together.

KIND

A Scout understands there is

strength in being gentle. He

treats others as he wants to be

treated. He does not hurt or kill

harmless things without reason.

OBEDIENT

A Scout follows the rules of

his family, school, and troop.

He obeys the laws of his

community and country. If he

thinks these rules and laws are

unfair, he tries to have them

changed in an orderly manner

rather than disobey them.

CHEERFUL

A Scout looks for the bright side

of things. He cheerfully does

tasks that come his way. He

tries to make others happy.

THRIFTY

A Scout works to pay his way

and to help others. He saves

for unforeseen needs. He

protects and conserves natural

resources. He carefully uses

time and property.

BRAVE

A Scout can face danger even if

he is afraid. He has the courage

to stand for what he thinks is

right even if others laugh at or

threaten him.

CLEAN

A Scout keeps his body and

mind fit and clean. He goes

around with those who believe

in living by these same ideals.

He helps keep his home and

community clean.

REVERENT

A Scout is reverent toward God.

He is faithful in his religious

duties. He respects the beliefs

of others.