The Boy Scouts of
America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a
responsible, participating citizen
and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.
Boy Scouting is
available to boys who have earned the Arrow of Light Award and are at least 10
years old, or who have completed the fifth grade and are at least 10 years old, or who are 11 but not yet 18 years old. The program achieves the BSA's objectives of
developing character, citizenship, and personal fitness.
The 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. |
The Law
A Scout is:
trustworthy, loyal, helpful,
friendly, courteous, kind,
obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean and reverent.
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The Scout Motto
Be prepared
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The Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily
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The Outdoor CodeAs 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.
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