Scout
Law
A Scout is
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty,
Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
- A Scout is trustworthy
- A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is a part of his code of
conduct. People can always depend on him.
- A Scout is loyal
- A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, nation, and world
community.
- A Scout is helpful
- A Scout is concerned about other people. He willingly volunteers to help others without
expecting payment or reward.
- A Scout is friendly
- A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand
others. He respects those with ideas and customs that are different from his own.
- A Scout is courteous
- A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows that good manners
make it easier for people to get along together.
- A Scout is kind
- A Scout understands there is a strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to
be treated. He does not harm or kill anything without reason.
- A Scout is obedient
- A Scout follows the rules of his family, school and troop. He obeys the laws of the
community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair he tries to have them
changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.
- A Scout is cheerful
- A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way.
He tries to make others happy.
- A Scout is thrifty
- A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects
and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
- A Scout is brave
- A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he
thinks is right, even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
- A Scout is clean
- A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in
living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
- A Scout is reverent
- A Scout is reverent toward God He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the
beliefs of others.