BSA Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Boy Scouts of America to serve others by helping to instill values in young people and, in other ways, to prepare them to make ethical choices over their lifetime in acheiving their full potential. The values we strive to instill are based on those found in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan.

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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.

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Scout Law

A Scout is:

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Scout Motto


Be Prepared!

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Scout Slogan


"Do A Good Turn Daily"

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