Scouting America Mission Statement
To prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law
Scout Oath
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 Law
A Scout is -
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
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.
Be conservation-minded.