A quick, family-friendly guide to the words and traditions every Cub Scout learns — great for new scouts and the parents cheering them on.
“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.”
A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
Tell the truth and keep your word.
Stick by your family, friends, and country.
Do things for others without being asked.
Be a friend to everyone, even people you just met.
Be polite and mind your manners.
Treat others — and animals — with care.
Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack.
Look for the sunny side of things.
Take care of your things and the environment.
Do the right thing even when it's hard.
Keep your body and your language clean.
Be respectful in your faith and beliefs.
“Do Your Best.”
That's it — Cub Scouting isn't about being perfect, it's about trying your best at everything you do.
Raise your right hand, palm forward, with your first two fingers up in a “V” (like wolf ears) and your thumb holding down the other two fingers. Scouts give the sign to ask for quiet — everyone who sees it gives the sign back and stops talking.
Make the Scout sign, then bring your first two fingers up to touch the edge of your right eyebrow. Scouts salute the flag and pack leaders as a sign of respect.
A firm right-handed handshake with a smile and eye contact — a simple, friendly way Scouts greet each other, leaders, and guests at every meeting and event.
The official field uniform (“Class A”) is a tan Scout shirt with navy bottoms, worn to meetings, ceremonies, and outings. Here's where everything goes — shown as your scout wears it, so their left is on your right when they're facing you.
New to the uniform? Your Den Leader can help you get patches sewn on correctly before your first meeting or campout.
As an American, I will do my best to —
Be clean in my outdoor manners,
Be careful with fire,
Be considerate in the outdoors, and
Be conservation-minded.