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For almost 100 years, Scouting programs have instilled in youth the values found in the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Today, these values are just as relevant in helping youth grow to their full potential as they were in 1910. Scouting helps youth develop academic skills, self-confidence, ethics, leadership skills, and citizenship skills that influence their adult lives.The Boy Scouts of America provides youth with programs and activities that allow them to
Try new things.
Provide service to others.
Build self-confidence.
Reinforce ethical standards.
While various activities and youth groups teach basic skills and promote teamwork, Scouting goes beyond that and encourages youth to achieve a deeper appreciation for service to others in their community.
Scouting provides youth with a sense that they are important as individuals. It is communicated to them that those in the Scouting family care about what happens to them, regardless of whether a game is won or lost.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, Scouting promotes activities that lead to personal responsibility and high self-esteem. As a result, when hard decisions have to be made, peer pressure can be resisted and the right choices can be made.
Scout Sign:
The Scout sign identifies you as a Scout. To give the sign, use your right hand, cover the nail of your little finger with your thumb, and raise your arm bent at a 90-degree angle, holding the three middle fingers upright. These fingers represent the three parts of the Scout Oath. The thumb and little finger touching symbolize the bond shared by Scouts worldwide.
The Scout sign is used when reciting the Scout Oath and Law. When a Scout or Scouter raises the sign, all Scouts should do the same and come to silent attention.
Scout Salute:
The Scout salute is a sign of respect. Begin with the Scout sign using your right hand, then raise your hand until your forefinger touches the brim of your cap or the arch of your right eyebrow. Your palm should face downward.
You salute the Flag of the United States of America and may also salute a Scout leader or fellow Scout. The Scout salute is used only when wearing the Class A or Class B uniform.
Scout Handshake:
The Scout handshake is a symbol of friendship. Extend your left hand and firmly grasp the other Scout’s left hand. Do not interlock fingers.
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"
Scout Motto:
"Be Prepared"
Scout Slogan:
"Do a Good Turn Daily"
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, and
Be conservation – minded.”
The Troop will recite the Scout Oath and Law at the beginning of every meeting.
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