Scout Oath:

On my honor

You are stating your promise backed by your own personal worth.

I will do my best

Only you know what your best truly is. Do not measure yourself against the accomplishments or laziness of peers – strive to surpass your own high standards and be proud when you know you’ve put in your best effort.

To do my duty to God

Your duty to God is to follow the teachings of your religious leaders always.

and my country

Every citizen has responsibilities to understand, defend, and improve his community. Duties include serving in public office, voting, protecting natural resources, and learning about our government system.

and to obey the Scout Law;

You are promising to follow these twelve points, not only in scouting, but in all areas of your life. You will use the Law as a compass to guide your decisions and actions.

To help other people at all times;

You will look for opportunities to help and will not pass someone by that you are capable of aiding. You will use your skills to assist anyone you meet and seek additional help if needed.

To keep myself physically strong,

You will nurture and protect your body, eating healthy food, exercising, getting rest, and avoiding harmful habits like drugs, tobacco, and alcohol. Maintaining your physical strength is required to do your best and fulfill the other points of this promise.

mentally awake,

You will exercise your mind by doing your best in school. You will explore your world and try to continually learn and then share your knowledge with others.

and morally straight.

You will maintain honest and open relationships with others. You will hold yourself to a high moral standard and be clean in your speech and actions while being faithful to your religious beliefs.

Scout Motto:

Be Prepared

The Scout motto means that you are always ready to do what is necessary to help others. It also means you are ready, willing, and able to do what is necessary in any situation that comes along. You are also being prepared to live a full and worthwhile life, being a physically fit, honorable citizen of strong character.

Scout Law:

A scout is:

TRUSTWORTHY

Scouts tell the truth and keep their promises. Honesty is part of their code of conduct. People can depend on them.

LOYAL

Scouts are true to their family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.

HELPFUL

Scouts are concerned about other people. They do things willingly for others without pay or reward.

FRIENDLY

Scouts are a friend to all. They are a brother or sister to other Scouts. They seek to understand others. They respect those with ideas and customs other than their own.

COURTEOUS

Scouts are polite to everyone regardless of age or position. They know good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

KIND

Scouts understand there is strength in being gentle. They treat others as they want to be treated. They do not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

OBEDIENT

Scouts follow the rules of their family, school, and troop. They obey the laws of their community and country. If they think these rules and laws are unfair, they try to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

CHEERFUL

Scouts look for the bright side of things. They cheerfully do tasks that come their way. They try to make others happy.

THRIFTY

Scouts work to pay their way and to help others. They save for unforeseen needs. They protect and conserve natural resources. They carefully use time and property.

BRAVE

Scouts can face danger even if they are afraid. They have the courage to stand for what they think is right even if others laugh at or threaten them.

CLEAN

Scouts keep their body and mind fit and clean. They go around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. They help keep their home and community clean.

REVERENT

Scouts are reverent toward God. They are faithful in their religious duties. They respect the beliefs of others.

Scout Slogan:

Do a good turn daily

This does not mean that you should do just one Good Turn during the day and then stop. It means you should always be looking for extra opportunities to help others, quietly and without boasting.Remember that a Good Turn is an act of kindness, not just something you do because it is good manners. Good Turns should be done for family, friends, adults, children, and especially for those that are not able to do the task themselves.

The Outdoor Code:

As an American, I will do my best to:

Be clean in my outdoor manner,

Be careful with fire,

Be considerate in the outdoors,

And be conservation minded,