Oath, Law and Outdoor Code

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.


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, and 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.


Scout Motto

Be Prepared.


Scout Slogan

Do a good turn daily.