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Promise, Law & Motto

The Promise is a simple way to help young people and adults keep the Fundamentals of Scouting in mind. We can accommodate any faith or belief, and other versions of the Promise are available.



Beaver | Cubs | Scouts and Explorers

Beaver Promise Law & Motto

The Beaver Scout Promise

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love God.

The Beaver Scout Law

There is no formal Beaver Scout Law. The concepts expressed in the Scout Law are to be presented to Beaver Scouts through games, storytelling and other informal activities.

The Beaver Scout Motto

Be prepared



Beaver | Cubs | Scouts and Explorers

Cubs Scout Promise, Law & Motto

The Cub Scout Promise

I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God
and to the King,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Cub Scout Law

Cub Scouts always do their best
Think of others before themselves
And do a good turn every day.

The Cub Scout Motto

Be Prepared



Beaver | Cubs | Scouts and Explorers

Scouts Promise Law & Motto

The Scout Promise

On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God
and to the King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Law

    1. A Scout is to be trusted.
    2. A Scout is loyal.
    3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.
    4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
    5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
    6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
    7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto

Be Prepared

 


Variations to the wording of the Promises

Scouting is open to people of all faiths, or no faith, and takes into account the different religious obligations of its Members while upholding the essential spirit of the Promise.

To best reflect their own beliefs, there are alternative wordings of the Promise that young people and adults may wish to use.