Scout Traditions

Cub Scout Motto

Do Your Best!

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:

• TRUSTWORTHY Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
• LOYAL Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
• HELPFUL Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
• FRIENDLY Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
• COURTEOUS Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
• KIND Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
• OBEDIENT Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
• CHEERFUL Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
• THRIFTY Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
• BRAVE Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
• CLEAN Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
• REVERENT Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.