About Scouting

BSA's MISSION

The mission of the Boy Scouts of 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.


THE 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.

THE SCOUT LAW

All of scouting is designed to promote physical, mental, and spiritual excellence. Troop 474 lives this. Every one of our Scouts is somebody important. He holds himself to these standards:

Trustworthy

Loyal

Helpful

Friendly

Courteous

Kind

Obedient

Cheerful

Thrifty

Brave

Clean

Reverent