Scouts BSA
What does it mean to be a scout?
Think of being a Scout in Scouting America as a comprehensive, real-world leadership and resilience training. It’s an investment in a young person's future, designed to produce ethical, confident, and purpose-driven leaders ready for any challenge.
Through the timeless Scout Oath and Law, Scouts build a strong moral and ethical foundation that influences their choices for a lifetime
Character development
The program is a hands-on laboratory for leadership, citizenship, and personal fitness. From mastering outdoor survival to managing community service projects, Scouts gain skills that are immediately applicable.
Real-world skills
Experienced adult volunteers provide positive role models, giving Scouts the one-on-one guidance they need to succeed.
Mentorship
The scouting promise: Prepared. For Life.
Scout´s Motto
“Be prepared”
Scouting Mission
The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
Scout Law
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
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.”
Visit Scouting.org to learn more