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.