The Scout Law - Cub Scouts - Boy Scouts of America

BRAVE

A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He stands for what is right even if others laugh at him.

OBEDIENT

A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and pack. He obeys the laws of his community and country.

The Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

FRIENDLY

A Scout is a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from him.

COURTEOUS

A Scout is polite to everyone and always uses good manners.

REVERENT

A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

LOYAL

A Scout is true to his family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.

CLEAN

A Scout keeps his body and mind fit. He helps keep his home and community clean.

CHEERFUL

A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

TRUSTWORTHY

A Scout tells the truth and keeps his promises. People can depend on him.

KIND

A Scout treats others as he wants to be treated. He never harms or kills any living thing without good reason.

HELPFUL

A Scout volunteers to help others without expecting a reward.

THRIFTY

A Scout works to pay his way. He uses time, property, and natural resources wisely.