Joining Scouts

1st Ramsey Scouts

You want to join and need to know what to do?

To become a Scout, you need to complete the Membership Award.

How to earn your badge:

Know about the Scout Troop:

Get to know other members and Leaders in the Patrol and Troop.

Find out about the ceremonies and traditions in the Troop.

Find out about the activities that the Patrol and Troop does.

Know about joining your Troop:

Learn and understand the Scout Promise and Law and the rules of the Troop.

Learn and understand the Scout Motto, sign, salute and handshake.

Show you know the general history and family of Scouts and Scouting around the world.

Learn what to do at Investiture.

Become a Scout by making the Promise.

Once you've made your Promise, you'll earn your Membership Award, featuring an image of the fleur de lis. This is the international Scout symbol, worn by Scouts all over the world.

Scout Promise

On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God, and to the King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
(Other versions are available)

Scout Law

A Scout is to be trusted.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is friendly and considerate.
A Scout belongs to the world-wide family of Scouts.
A Scout has courage under all difficulties.
A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

Where do my badges go?