Promise of Scouting

Scouting promises you the great outdoors.

As a Scout, you can learn how to camp and hike without leaving a trace and how to take care of the land. You'll study wildlife up close and learn about nature all around you. There are plenty of skills you can master, and you can teach others what you have learned. Everyone helping everyone else-that's part of scouting, too.

Scouting promises you friendship.

Members of the Troop you join might be boys you already know, and you will meeting many other scouts along the way. Some could be lifelong friends.

Scouting promises you opportunities to work toward the Eagle Scout rank.

You will set positive goals for yourself and follow clear routes to achieve them.

Scouting promises you tools to help you make the most of your family, your community, and your nation.

The good deeds you perform everyday will improve the lives of those around you. You will be prepared to help others in time of need.

Scouting promises you experience and duties that will help you mature into a strong, wise adult.

The Scout Oath and Scout Law can guide you while you are a Scout and throughout your life.

(The Boy Scout Handbook 11th edition)