On My Honor...
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
The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. A Scout tries to live up to the Law every day. It is not always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.
A Scout is:
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TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
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LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
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HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
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FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
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COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
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KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated . Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
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OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
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CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
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THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
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BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
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CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit . Help keep your home and community clean.
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REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
The Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best to
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Be clean in my outdoor manners.
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Be careful with fire.
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Be considerate in the outdoors.
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Be conservation minded.