Mission Statement, Scout Law, Oath, Motto, Slogan and Outdoor Code
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
- A Scout is
- 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.
- HELPFUL. A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.
SCOUT LAW
SCOUT OATH OR PROMISE
SCOUT MOTTO
SCOUT SLOGAN
OUTDOOR CODE
As an American I will do my best to:
- Be clean in my outdoor manners,
- I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
- Be careful with fire,
- I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold-out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.
- Be considerate in the outdoors,
- I will treat public and private property with respect. I will use low-impact methods of hiking and camping.
- Be conservation-minded.
- I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.
Last Updated: August 13, 2011
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