What are the Scout Laws?

Often called the fundamental principles of Scouting, the Scout Law describes the values that every scout should follow to become an upstanding member in their community. The 10 points of the Scout Law represent a scout’s purpose and guiding principles. 

The Scout Laws are as follows: 

1.  A Scouts honour is to be trusted

2. A Scout is a good citizen who respects God, own Country, parents, employers, scouters and others.

3.  A Scouts duty is to be useful and to help others.

4.  A Scout is a friend to all and a kin to every other Scout no matter to what Country, Community or religion the other may belong.

5.  A Scout is kind and has respect for others.

6.  A Scout Learns about nature and is concerned with its environment.

7.  A Scout obeys lawful orders of those in authority.

8.  A Scout is cheerful and brave under all difficulties.

9.  A Scout makes good use of all things.

10.  A Scout is clean in appearance, thought, word and deed