Basic Principles of Scouting
Scout Law
A SCOUT IS…
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent
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 Motto
“Be prepared.”
“Be prepared” means to be ready for any big or small situation that happens in one’s life by knowing what to do when certain circumstances come.
Scout Slogan
“Do a good turn daily.”
Doing a good turn daily means to do something good for the community and help others whenever you get the opportunity, without necessarily expecting something in return.
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.