Scout Oath & Law
This promise starts with “On my honor…” and guides Scouts on how to live and serve others.
What is the Scout Oath?
This tool helps Scouts find direction in the woods.
What is a compass?
This two-word phrase reminds Scouts to always be ready for anything.
What is “Be Prepared”?
This hand gesture with three fingers raised is used when saying the Scout Oath or Law.
What is the Scout sign?
A small team of Scouts that works and camps together.
What is a Patrol?
This is the first line of the Scout Oath.
What is “On my honor I will do my best”?
This rule reminds Scouts to protect nature while camping.
What is Leave No Trace?
This slogan reminds Scouts to help someone every day.
What is “Do a Good Turn Daily”?
This greeting uses the left hand and shows trust between Scouts.
What is the Scout handshake?
The Scout elected to lead the patrol.
Who is the Patrol Leader?
The Scout Oath says Scouts promise to do their duty to this and their country.
What is God?
This knot is commonly used to tie two ropes together.
What is the square knot?
A “Good Turn” means doing this for someone without expecting anything back.
What is helping someone?
This is used when greeting the American flag or during formal ceremonies.
What is the Scout salute?
The youth leader who leads the entire troop.
Who is the Senior Patrol Leader?
This part of the Scout Oath reminds Scouts to help others anytime they can.
What is “to help other people at all times”?
This safety rule means Scouts should hike and work with a partner.
What is the buddy system?
A Scout showing the motto “Be Prepared” might bring this important safety kit on hikes.
What is a first aid kit?
The three raised fingers in the Scout sign represent these three parts of the Scout Oath.
What are duty to God and country, duty to others, and duty to self?
The main adult leader who guides the troop program.
Who is the Scoutmaster?
The last line of the Scout Oath says Scouts will keep themselves physically strong, mentally awake, and this.
What is morally straight?
This skill allows Scouts to safely start and manage a campfire.
What is fire building or fire safety?
Doing small acts of kindness every day follows this Scout slogan.
What is “Do a Good Turn Daily”?
Scouts use the left hand for the handshake because it is closest to this important part of the body.
What is the heart?
This method of Scouting lets Scouts lead themselves while adults guide them.
What is the Patrol Method?