Scouting Fundamentals
Scout Law
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.
Law of the Pack
The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill.
Cub Scout Oath (Promise)
I [State your name] promise to do my best, to do my duty, to god and my country. To help other people, and to obey the Law of the Pack.
Cub Scout Motto
Do your best
Webelos
We'll Be Loyal Scouts
Boy Scout Slogan
Do a good turn daily
Boy Scout Motto
Be Prepared
Boy 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.
Boy Scout Emblem and Meaning
- The Three Points of the trefoil stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath.
- The shape of the Scout badge means that a Scout can point the right way in life as truly as the compass in the field.
- The Two Stars represent Truth and Knowledge.
- The Eagle represents freedom.
- The Shield represents the Scouts readiness to defend that freedom.
- The Scroll, turned up at the ends, reminds the Scout to smile while he does his duty.
- The Knot is a joining knot and reminds the Scout to "Do a Good Turn Daily".
Courage Steps
Be Strong (or Brave)
Be Calm
Be Clear
Be Careful
Be Calm
Be Clear
Be Careful
Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, to be careful with fire, to be considerate in the outdoors, and to be conservation minded.
Leave No Trace Principles
Boy Scout Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.