Since the publication of Scouting for Boys

Scouting for Boys

Scouting for Boys: A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship is the first book on the Scout Movement, published in 1908. It was written and illustrated by Robert Baden-Powell, its founder...

 in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout Promise

Scout Promise

Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. The wording of the Scout Promise and Scout Law have varied slightly over time and from country to...

 or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. The wording of the promise and law have varied slightly over time and from Scouting organization to Scouting Organization.

History

When writing Scouting for Boys, General Baden-Powell

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, Bt, OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB , also known as B-P or Lord Baden-Powell, was a lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, and founder of the Scout Movement....

 drew inspiration from the work of Ernest Thompson Seton

Ernest Thompson Seton

Ernest Thompson Seton was a Scots-Canadian who became a noted author, wildlife artist, founder of the Woodcraft Indians, and one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America . Seton also influenced Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting...

, who founded the Woodcraft Indians in 1902 and later became instrumental in spreading Scouting throughout North America. Baden-Powell also drew inspiration for the Scout Law from the Bushido

Bushido

, meaning "Way of the Warrior-Knight", is a Japanese word which is used to describe a uniquely Japanese code of conduct and a way of the samurai life, loosely analogous to the concept of chivalry. It originates from the samurai moral code and stresses frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and...

 code of the Japanese Samurai

Samurai

is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. According to translator William Scott Wilson: "In Chinese, the character 侍 was originally a verb meaning to wait upon or accompany a person in the upper ranks of society, and this is also true of the original term in Japanese, saburau...

, laws of honor of the American Indians, the code of chivalry

Chivalry

Chivalry is a term related to the medieval institution of knighthood which has an aristocratic military origin of individual training and service to others. Chivalry was also the term used to refer to a group of mounted men-at-arms as well as to martial valour...

 or European knights, and the Zulu

Zulu Kingdom

The Zulu Kingdom, sometimes referred to as the Zulu Empire or, rather imprecisely, Zululand, was a monarchy in Southern Africa that extended along the coast of the Indian Ocean from the Tugela River in the south to Pongola River in the north....

 fighters he had fought against. Like Seton, Baden-Powell chose to use a set of affirmative laws, in contrast to Old Testament-like prohibitions.

The original Scout law appeared with the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908 and is as follows (sic, capitalization, numbering, etc. by Baden-Powell):

1.	A SCOUT'S HONOUR IS TO BE TRUSTED. If a scout says "On my honour it is so," that means it is so, just as if he had taken a most solemn oath. Similarly, if a scout officer says to a scout, "I trust you on your honour to do this," the Scout is bound to carry out the order to the very best of his ability, and to let nothing interfere with his doing so. If a scout were to break his honour by telling a lie, or by not carrying out an order exactly when trusted on his honour to do so, he would cease to be a scout, and must hand over his scout badge and never be allowed to wear it again.
2.	A SCOUT IS LOYAL to the King, and to his officers, and to his country, and to his employers. He must stick to them through thick and thin against anyone who is their enemy, or who even talks badly of them.
3.	A SCOUT'S DUTY IS TO BE USEFUL AND TO HELP OTHERS. And he is to do his duty before anything else, even though he gives up his own pleasure, or comfort, or safety to do it. When in difficulty to know which of two things to do, he must ask himself, "Which is my duty?" that is, "Which is best for other people?"---and do that one. He must Be Prepared at any time to save life, or to help injured persons. And he must do a good turn to somebody every day.
4.	A SCOUT IS A FRIEND TO ALL, AND A BROTHER TO EVERY OTHER SCOUT, NO MATTER TO WHAT SOCIAL CLASS THE OTHER BELONGS. If a scout meets another scout, even though a stranger to him, he must speak to him, and help him in any way that he can, either to carry out the duty he is then doing, or by giving him food, or, as far as possible, anything that he may be in want of. A scout must never be a SNOB. A snob is one who looks down upon another because he is poorer, or who is poor and resents another because he is rich. A scout accepts the other man as he finds him, and makes the best of him -- "Kim," the boy scout, was called by the Indians "Little friend of all the world," and that is the name which every scout should earn for himself.
5.	A SCOUT IS COURTEOUS: That is, he is polite to all—but especially to women and children and old people and invalids, cripples, etc. And he must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous.
6.	A SCOUT IS A FRIEND TO ANIMALS. He should save them as far as possible from pain, and should not kill any animal unnecessarily, even if it is only a fly---for it is one of God's creatures.
7.	A SCOUT OBEYS ORDERS of his patrol-leader, or scout master without question. Even if he gets an order he does not like, he must do as soldiers and sailors do, he must carry it out all the same because it is his duty; and after he has done it he can come and state any reasons against it: but he must carry out the order at once. That is discipline.
8.	A SCOUT SMILES AND WHISTLES under all circumstances. When he gets an order he should obey it cheerily and readily, not in a slow, hang-dog sort of way. Scouts never grouse at hardships, nor whine at each other, nor swear when put out. When you just miss a train, or some one treads on your favourite corn---not that a scout ought to have such things as corns--- or under any annoying circumstances, you should force yourself to smile at once, and then whistle a tune, and you will be all right. A scout goes about with a smile on and whistling. It cheers him and cheers other people, especially in time of danger, for he keeps it up then all the same. The punishment for swearing or bad language is for each offence a mug of cold water to be poured down the offender's sleeve by the other scouts.
9.	A SCOUT IS THRIFTY, that is, he saves every penny he can, and puts it in the bank, so that he may have money to keep himself when out of work, and thus not make himself a burden to others; or that he may have money to give away to others when they need it.

These were written for the Scouts in the whole world, yet of course firstly focused on Scouting in the United Kingdom. As other groups started up Scouting organizations (often in other countries), each modified the laws, for instance 'loyal to the King' would be replaced by the equivalent text appropriate for each country.

During the years, Baden-Powell himself edited the text numerous times, notably in 1911 adding:

• A SCOUT IS CLEAN IN THOUGHT, WORD AND DEED. Decent Scouts look down upon silly youths who talk dirt, and they do not let themselves give way to temptation, either to talk it or to do anything dirty. A Scout is pure, and clean-minded, and manly.

A version of the Guide law, hand-written by Baden-Powell is displayed at Foxlease

Foxlease

Foxlease is a training and activity centre of Girlguiding UK near Lyndhurst, Hampshire, UK. The Foxlease estate has been owned and managed by Girlguiding UK since 1922. The estate is and main house is known as The Princess Mary House, in honour of her marriage...

.

Scouts Australia

Scouts Australia

Scouts Australia is an organisation for children and young adults from 6 to 26 years of age. Scouts Australia is part of the global Scouting movement and has been a national member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement since 1953...

 

1. A Scout is trustworthy
2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout is helpful
4. A Scout is friendly
5. A Scout is cheerful
6. A Scout is considerate
7. A Scout is thrifty
8. A Scout is courageous
9. A Scout is respectful
10. A Scout cares for the environment

Guides Australia

Guides Australia

Girl Guides Australia is the national Guiding organisation in Australia. It provides a girls only space and its mission is to enable girls and young women to grow into confident, self respecting members of the community. Membership is open to all girls and young women from all cultures, faiths and...

 

1. A Guide is loyal and can be trusted.
2. A Guide is helpful.
3. A Guide is polite and considerate.
4. A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides.
5. A Guide is kind to animals and respects all living things.
6. A Guide is obedient.
7. A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties.
8. A Guide makes good use of her time.
9. A Guide takes care of her own possessions and those of other people.
10. A Guide is self-controlled in all she thinks, says and does.

Scouts de Argentina

Scouts de Argentina

Scouts de Argentina is one of the national Scouting associations of Argentina.Scouting was officially founded in Argentina in 1912, shortly after the publication of "Scouting For Boys" in Spanish, was granted a National Charter in 1917, and was among the charter members of the World Organization...

 

1. A Scout loves God and lives his/her faith fully.
2. A Scout is loyal and worthy of all trust.
3. A Scout is generous, courteous, and shows solidarity.
4. A Scout is respectful and brother/sister of everyone.
5. A Scout defends and values the family.
6. A Scout loves and defends life and nature.
7. A Scout knows how to obey; he/she chooses and acts with responsibility.
8. A Scout is optimistic even through difficult times.
9. A Scout is economic, hard-working, and respectful of others' well being. (The Spanish phrase respetuoso del bien ajeno can also be translated as "respectful of others' goods and properties".)
10. A Scout is pure and leads a healthy life.

Baden Powell Scouts Argentina

The Scout:

1. He bases his honor to be worthy of confidence.
2. He's loyal.
3. It is useful and helps others without expecting anything in return
4. It is everyone's friend, and brother to all Scouts, regardless of creed, race or social class.
5. It is polite and gentlemanly.
6. Obey without mirrors and nothing by halves.
7. Sees in nature the work of God protects animals and plants.
8. He smiles and sings in the difficulties
9. It's affordable, hardworking and thorough the good of others.
10. A Scout is clean and healthy, pure thoughts, words and actions.

Diocesan Association of Catholic Scouts

1. A Scout is trustworthy because is responsible.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. The Scout serves and helping others without expecting reward.
4. A Scout is friend to all and brother to other Scouts.
5. A Scout is courteous.
6. The Scout sees in nature the work of God and that's good with animals and plants.
7. A Scout obeys without mirrors and does nothing by halves.
8. A Scout smiles and sings in difficult times.
9. The Scout is cheap and respects the property of others.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed and use all their senses.

Bangladesh Scouts

1. A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is a friend to all.
3. A Scout is courteous and obedient.
4. A Scout is kind to animals.
5. A Scout is cheerful at all times.
6. A Scout is thrifty.
7. A Scout is clean in thought,word and deed.

Federação de Bandeirantes do Brasil

Federação de Bandeirantes do Brasil

The Federação de Bandeirantes do Brasil is the national Guiding organization of Brazil. It serves 6,201 members...

A Guide...

1. - Is trustworthy.
2. - Is loyal and respects truth.
3. - Helps others on all occasion.
4. – Esteems and cherishes friendship.
5. - Is kind and courteous.
6. - Sees God in creation and protects nature.
7. - Knows how to obey.
8. - Faces all difficulties cheerfully.
9. - Uses resources wisely.
10. - Acts, thinks, and is coherent with moral values.

União dos Escoteiros do Brasil

1. O Escoteiro tem uma só palavra; sua honra vale mais do que a própria vida.
   A Scout is to be trusted; his honor is of greater value than his life.
2. O Escoteiro é leal.
   A Scout is loyal.
3. O Escoteiro está sempre alerta para ajudar o próximo e pratica diariamente uma boa ação.
   A Scout is always prepared to help his fellow man and practices a good turn every day.
4. O Escoteiro é amigo de todos e irmão dos demais Escoteiros.
   A Scout is a friend to everybody and a brother to every other Scout.
5. O Escoteiro é cortês.
   A Scout is courteous.
6. O Escoteiro é bom para os animais e as plantas.
   A Scout is good to animals and plants.
7. O Escoteiro é obediente e disciplinado.
   A Scout is obedient and orderly.
8. O Escoteiro é alegre e sorri nas dificuldades.
   A Scout is happy and smiles in difficulties.
9. O Escoteiro é econômico e respeita o bem alheio.
   A Scout is thrifty and respects the property of others.
10. O Escoteiro é limpo de corpo e alma.
    A Scout is clean on body and soul.

Scouts Canada

Scouts Canada

Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association that, in affiliation with the French-language Association des Scouts du Canada, is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement...

 

A Scout is

Helpful and trustworthy,

Kind and cheerful,

Considerate and clean,

And wise in the use of all resources.

Girl Guides of Canada/Guides du Canada

Girl Guides of Canada

Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada is the national Guiding association of Canada. Guiding in Canada started in 1910 and was among the founding members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1928. As of 2006, the association had 116,206 members.-History:Mary Malcolmson...

 

The Guiding Law challenges me to:

1. Be honest and trustworthy
2. Use my resources wisely
3. Respect myself and others
4. Recognize and use my talents and abilities
5. Protect our common environment
6. Live with courage and strength
7. Share in the sisterhood of Guiding

B-PSA Federation of Canada

B-PSA Federation of Canada

The B-PSA Federation of Canada was established in Victoria, British Columbia in February 1996, originally as the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association of Canada , rejecting the perceived modernization of the Scout method by Scouts Canada and sharing its aims with the other branches of the...

 

1. A Scout's honour is to be trusted
2. A Scout is Loyal to the King and to his officers, and to his country, and to his employers.
3. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout, no matter to what social class the other belongs.
5. A Scout is Courteous.
6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
7. A Scout obeys orders of his patrol leader or scout master without question.
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Chile

Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile

The Association of Guides and Scouts of Chile - Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile was formed in 1978 by the amalgamation of the Asociación de Scouts de Chile and the Asociación de Guías de Chile .-History:...

1. The Scout places his honor in being worthy of trust.
2. The Scout is loyal.
3. The Scout is useful and helps others, without thinking of compensation.
4. The Scout shares with everyone.
5. The Scout is courteous and gentlemanly.
6. The Scout cares for nature and finds God in it
7. The Scout is obedient and does nothing half way.
8. The Scout is optimistic.
9. The Scout is thrifty.
10. The Scout is clean and pure in thought, word and deed.

Colombia

Asociación de Guías Scouts de Colombia

The Asociación de Guías Scouts de Colombia is the national Guiding organization of Colombia. It serves 627 members...

1. El scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
2. El scout es leal
3. El scout ayuda a los demas sin importar mayor recompensa
4. El scout es amigo de todos y hermano de otro scout sin importar distincion de raza, credo o posicion social
5. El scout es cortes y caballeroso
6. El scout ama la naturaleza como obra de Dios y preocura su conservacion y progreso
7. El scout obedece sin replica alguna y no hace nada a medias
8. El scout rie y canta en sus dificultades
9. El scout es ahorrativo y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
10. El scout es puro de pensamiento, palabra y obra

Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Costa Rica

Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Costa Rica

The Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Costa Rica is the national Scouting and Guiding association of Costa Rica. Scouting was founded in Costa Rica in 1915 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1925. Guiding started in 1922 and became a member of the World Association...

1. A Scout shows his honour by being worthy of trust.
2. A Scout is loyal to God, his nation, his parents, his bosses, and his subordinates.
3. A Scout is useful and helps others without thinking of rewards.
4. A Scout is everybody's friend and brother/sister of all Scouts, without distinction of creed, race, nationality, or social class.
5. A Scout is courteous and well mannered.
6. A Scout sees God's work in nature. He or she protects animals and plants.
7. A Scout obeys rationally and does things in an orderly and complete manner.
8. A Scout smiles and sings through difficult times.
9. A Scout is economic, hard-working, and careful of others' well being. (The original Spanish phrase, cuidadoso del bien ajeno, can also mean "being careful/respectful of others' properties".)
10. A Scout is clean and healthy; pure in his thoughts, words, and actions.

Savez izviđača Hrvatske

1. Izviđač je dobar prijatelj, vedar i društven.
   A Scout is a good friend, cheerful and sociable.
2. Izviđač poštuje roditelje i starije, a pomaže mlađima i slabijima.
   A Scout respects parents and elders, and helps younger and weaker.
3. Izviđač stalno uči i primjenjuje stečena znanja.
   A scout learns all the time and implements achieved knowledges.
4. Izviđač je koristan član zajednice u kojoj živi.
   A scout is a constructive part of the community.
5. Izviđač je čestit, uljudan i nesebičan.
   A scout is honorable, courteous and unselfish.
6. Izviđač je vrijedan, istrajan i cijeni rad.
   A scout is diligent, persistent and appreciates work.
7. Izviđač voli prirodu, upoznaje ju i čuva.
   A scout loves the Nature, knows it and protects it.
8. Izviđač odgovorno izvršava zajedničke odluke.
   A scout responsibly obeys collective decisions.
9. Izviđač cijeni i razvija duhovne i kulturne vrijednosti.
   A scout appreciates and develops spiritual and cultural values.
10. Izviđač skrbi o svom zdravlju i tjelesnoj sposobnosti i kloni se štetnih navika.
    A scout cares for his/her health and fitness and stays away from harmful habits.
11. Izviđač čuva čast i ugled svoje udruge i cijelog izviđačkog pokreta.
    A scout cares for honor and reputation of his/her group and the whole scout movement.
12. Izviđaču je čast da mu vjeruju.
    A Scout's honour is to be trusted.

Czech Republic

Junák

Junák, or more properly, Junák - svaz skautů a skautek ČR , is the largest association of Scouts and Guides of the Czech Republic...

1. Skaut je pravdomluvný
   A Scout speaks the truth
2. Skaut je věrný a oddaný
   A Scout can be trusted and is loyal
3. Skaut je prospěšný a pomáhá jiným
   A Scout is useful to society and helps others
4. Skaut je přítelem všech lidí dobré vůle a bratrem každého skauta
   A Scout is a friend to all people of good will and a brother/sister to all Scouts and Guides
5. Skaut je zdvořilý
   A Scout is courteous
6. Skaut je ochráncem přírody a cenných výtvorů lidských
   A Scout protects nature and valuable human products
7. Skaut je poslušný rodičů, představených a vůdců
   A Scout obeys his/her parents, superiors and Scout/Guide leaders
8. Skaut je veselé mysli
   A Scout is of cheerful mind
9. Skaut je hospodárný
   A Scout is thrifty
10. Skaut je čistý v myšlenkách, slovech i skutcích
    A Scout is pure in thought, word and deeds

De Gule Spejdere i Danmark

1. En spejder er til at stole på - A Scout is reliable
2. En spejder er hjælpsom og en god kammerat - A Scout is helpful and a good friend
3. En spejder er god mod dyr - A Scout is kind to animals
4. En spejder tager vanskeligheder med godt humør - A Scout faces difficulties with good humour
5. En spejder er ren i tanke, ord og handling - A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed

KFUM-Spejderne i Danmark

1. En spejder lytter til guds ord - A scout listens to the word of God
2. En spejder er hjælpsom - A scout is helpful
3. En spejder respektere andre - A scout respects others
4. En spejder værner om naturen - A scout protects and guards nature
5. En spejder er til at stole på - A scout is trustworthy
6. En spejder tager medansvar - A scout takes responsibility
7. En spejder finder sin egen mening - A scout finds their own opinion

DDS - Det Danske Spejderkorps

Fællesrådet for Danmarks Drengespejdere

The Fællesrådet for Danmarks Drengespejdere is the national Scouting federation of Denmark. Scouting was founded in Denmark in 1909 and among the charter members of WOSM in 1920. Denmark has 40,813 Scouts.-History:...

Den der er med i spejdernes fællesskab gør sit bedste for - Whomever is in the scouts' community does his best to

1. At finde sin egen tro og respektere andres - Find his/her own faith and respect that of others
2. At værne om naturen - Safeguard nature
3. At være en god kammerat - Be a good friend
4. At være hensynsfuld og hjælpe andre - Be considerate and help others
5. At være til at stole på - Be trustworthy
6. At høre andres meninger og danne sine egne - Hear others' opinions and make his/her own
7. At tage medansvar i familie og samfund - Take responsibility in family and society

The Guides and Scouts of Finland

The Ideals of a Scout are

1. To respect others
2. To love and protect the environment
3. To be reliable
4. To build friendship across boundaries
5. To feel one’s responsibility and to take action
6. To develop oneself as a human being
7. To search for truth in life

Deutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt Georg

Deutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt Georg

The Deutsche Pfadfinderschaft Sankt Georg is the largest of Germany's many Scouting organizations. The Catholic association has about 95,000 members of both genders...

Gesetz

Als Pfadfinderin ...

Als Pfadfinder ...

1. ... begegne ich allen Menschen mit Respekt und habe alle Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder als Geschwister.
2. ... gehe ich zuversichtlich und mit wachen Augen durch die Welt.
3. ... bin ich höflich und helfe da, wo es notwendig ist.
4. ... mache ich nichts halb und gebe auch in Schwierigkeiten nicht auf.
5. ... entwickle ich eine eigene Meinung und stehe für diese ein.
6. ... sage ich, was ich denke, und tue, was ich sage.
7. ... lebe ich einfach und umweltbewusst.
8. ... stehe ich zu meiner Herkunft und zu meinem Glauben.

(English translation:)

Scouts’ Law

As a girl scout ...

As a boy scout ...

1. ... I meet everybody with respect. All scouts are my brothers and sisters.
2. ... I go through the world confidently.
3. ... I am courteous and helpful wherever this is necessary.
4. ... I shall not do things just by halves and shall not give up, even in difficult situations.
5. ... I shall develop my own opinion and stand by it.
6. ... I shall say what I think and do what I say.
7. ... I shall live modestly and in an environmental conscious manner.
8. ... I shall stand by my origins and my faith.

Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala

Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala

The Asociación de Scouts de Guatemala is the national Scouting organization of Guatemala. Scouting was founded in Guatemala in 1920 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1930. The association has 6,020 members ....

1. El / La Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza.
2. El / La Scout es patriota y leal.
3. El / La Scout es útil y ayuda a los demás sin pensar en recompensa.
4. El / La Scout es amigo/a de todos y hermano/a de cualquier Scout, sin distinción de raza, credo, clase social, o nacionalidad.
5. El / La Scout es cortés y caballeroso/ (para las Muchachas Scouts:) y actúa con nobleza.
6. El / La Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios; protege a los animales y las plantas.
7. El / La Scout es obediente y hace las cosas en orden y completas.
8. El / La Scout sonríe y canta en sus dificultades.
9. El / La Scout es económico/a, trabajador/a, y cuidadoso/a del bien ajeno.
10. El / La Scout es limpio/a y sano/a, puro/a en pensamiento, palabra, y acción.

(English translation:)

1. The Scout bases his/her honour on being trustworthy.
2. The Scout is patriotic and loyal.
3. The Scout is useful and helps others without thinking of a reward.
4. The Scout is a friend to everyone and a brother to every Scout, without distinction of race, creed, social class, or nationality.
5. The Scout is courteous and chivalrous.
6. The Scout sees in nature the work of God; he protects animals and plants.
7. The Scout is obedient and does things in order and completely.
8. The Scout smiles and sings in his difficulties.
9. The Scout is thrifty, hard-working, and careful of others' well-being/goods.
10. The Scout is clean and healthy, pure in thought, word, and deed.

Hong Kong

The Scout Association of Hong Kong

The Scout Association of Hong Kong is the overall Scouting organization in Hong Kong. After the first Scouting initiatives in 1909, the Hong Kong branch of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom was started in 1914 by registering the St. Joseph's College Scout Group, and was formally...

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 world-wide 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.

Hungary

Magyar Cserkészszövetség

Magyar Cserkészszövetség , the primary national Scouting organization of Hungary, was founded in 1912, and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1922 and again after the rebirth of Scouting in the country in 1990...

 

1. A Scout is upright and always tells the truth.
2. A Scout does his/her duties to God, his/her Country and his/her fellow people.
3. A Scout helps whenever he/she can.
4. A Scout is a brother/sister to all Scouts.
5. A Scout is gentle with others, but strict to him/herself.
6. A Scout loves nature, is kind to animals and takes care of plants.
7. A Scout obeys his superiors willingly and wholeheartedly
8. A Scout is cheerful and considerate.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is clean in body and soul

Iceland

Bandalag íslenskra skáta

Bandalag íslenskra skáta is the national Scouting and Guiding organization of Iceland. Scouting was founded in Iceland in 1912 and was among the earlier members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1924...

 

1. A Scout is helpful
2. A Scout is cheerful
3. A Scout is loyal
4. A Scout is a friend of the nature
5. A Scout is considerate
6. A Scout is modest
7. A Scout is cooperative
8. A Scout is thrifty
9. A Scout is respectful
10. A Scout is independent

India

The Bharat Scouts and Guides

The Bharat Scouts and Guides is the national Scouting and Guiding association of India.Scouting was founded in India in 1909 as an overseas branch of the Scout Association and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1938...

 

1. A Scout/Guide is Trustworthy
2. A Scout/Guide is Loyal
3. A Scout/Guide is a friend to all and a brother/sister to every other Scout/Guide.
4. A Scout/Guide is courteous
5. A Scout/Guide is a friend to animals and loves nature.
6. A Scout/Guide is disciplined and helps protect public property.
7. A Scout/Guide is courageous.
8. A Scout/Guide is thrifty.
9. A Scout/Guide is pure in thought, word and deed.

Indonesia

Gerakan Pramuka

Gerakan Pramuka is the national Scouting organization of Indonesia. Scouting was founded in the Dutch East Indies in 1912, and Indonesia became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1953. It has 17,103,793 members , making it the world's largest Scout association...

 

1. Believe in God the Almighty
2. Preserve nature and love each other
3. Be an affable and knightly patriot
4. Be obedient and collegial
5. Help others with compliance and resilience
6. Be diligent, skilled and cheerful
7. Be provident and simple
8. Exercise discipline, be brave and faithful
9. Be accountable and trustworthy
10. Have purity in mind, word and act

Gasóga na hÉireann/Scouting Ireland

Scouting Ireland

Scouting Ireland is the World Organization of the Scout Movement-recognised Scouting association in the Republic of Ireland, although it also has Scout Groups in Northern Ireland. Scouting Ireland is a voluntary, non-formal educational movement for young people...

1. A Scout is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout is helpful and considerate to all.
4. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
5. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
6. A Scout has respect for self and others.
7. A Scout respects nature and the environment

Former Associations

Scouting Ireland (CSI)

Scouting Ireland (CSI)

Scouting Ireland was a WOSM affiliated National Scout Organisation in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland from 1927 to December 31, 2003. It has since merged with Scouting Ireland S.A.I. to form Scouting Ireland...

1. A Scout is loyal
2. A Scout is trustworthy
3. A Scout is helpful
4. A Scout is friendly
5. A Scout is courteous
6. A Scout is kind
7. A Scout is obedient
8. A Scout is cheerful
9. A Scout is thrifty
10. A Scout is brave
11. A Scout is pure in thought, word and deed
12. A Scout does all for the glory of God

Hebrew Scouts Movement in Israel

1. A scout is speaking the truth
2. A scout is loyal to his people and his country and language
3. A scout is useful member in society, loves work and helping others
4. A scout is friend of every person and brother of every scout
5. A scout is polite
6. A scout loves plant and animal life and protect it
7. A scout is a discipline man
8. A scout's spirit does not fell
9. A scout is a frugal person
10. A scout is clean in words and deeds

Scouting for Boys

This is how the original Scout Law was translated in the Italian edition of "Scouting for Boys

Scouting for Boys

Scouting for Boys: A Handbook for Instruction in Good Citizenship is the first book on the Scout Movement, published in 1908. It was written and illustrated by Robert Baden-Powell, its founder...

" (Scautismo per Ragazzi). Every association in Italy made its own version of the Scout Law, keeping the original spirit.

1. L'onore di uno Scout è di essere creduto.
   A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
2. Lo Scout è fedele: al Re, alla Patria, ai suoi Capi, ai suoi genitori, ai suoi datori di lavoro e ai suoi sottoposti.
   A Scout is loyal to the King, his country, his officers, his parents, his employers, and those under him.
3. Il dovere di uno Scout è di essere utile e aiutare gli altri.
   A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. Lo Scout è amico di tutti e fratello di ogni altro Scout, a prescindere dalla classe sociale di appartenenza.
   A Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other Scout, no matter to what social class the other belongs.
5. Lo Scout è cortese.
   A Scout is courteous.
6. Lo Scout è un amico per gli animali.
   A Scout is a friend to animals.
7. Lo Scout ubbidisce agli ordini dei suoi genitori, del Capo Pattuglia o del suo Capo senza replicare.
   A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leader or Scoutmaster without question.
8. Lo Scout sorride e fischietta in tutte le difficoltà.
   A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
9. Lo Scout è economo.
   A Scout is thrifty.
10. Lo Scout è pulito nel pensiero, nella parola e nell'azione.
    A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Scout Association of Japan

Scout Association of Japan

The is the major Scouting organization of Japan. Starting as boys only, the organization was known as the Boy Scouts of Japan from 1922 until 1971, and as Boy Scouts of Nippon from 1971 to 1995, when it became coeducational in all sections, leading to neutral naming...

 

1. A Scout is faithful.
2. A Scout is friendly.
3. A Scout is courteous.
4. A Scout is kind.
5. A Scout is cheerful.
6. A Scout is thrifty.
7. A Scout is courageous.
8. A Scout is thankful.

Girl Scouts of Japan

Girl Scouts of Japan

The is the girls-only Scouting organization serving Japan. Founded in 1919, the Girl Scouts of Japan became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1952 and counts 61,305 girls as members as of 2003....

 

1. I am cheerful and courageous at all times.
2. I respect all living things.
3. I am a friend to all, and a sister to every Girl Scout.
4. I am courteous
5. I use time and resources wisely.
6. I think and act on my own.
7. I am responsible for what I say and do.
8. I try to be sincere.

Latvia

1. Skauts ir patiess
   A Scout is trustworthy
2. Skauts ir uzticīgs Tēvijai
   A Scout is loyal to the fatherland
3. Skauts ir pašaizliedzīgs un palīdzīgs
   A Scout is self-denying and helpful
4. Skauts ir draudzīgs un iecietīgs
   A Scout is friendly and tolerant
5. Skauts ir pieklājīgs
   A Scout is courteous
6. Skauts ir dabas draugs
   A Scout is Nature's friend
7. Skauts ir paklausīgs
   A Scout is obedient
8. Skauts ir možs grūtībās
   A Scout is cheerful in hardships
9. Skauts ir darbīgs un taupīgs
   A Scout is hard-working and thrifty
10. Skauts ir tīrs domās, vārdos un darbos.
    A Scout is clean in thoughts, words, and deeds

Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia

Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia

Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia is an organisation for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 17, based in Malaysia. Persekutuan Pengakap Malaysia is part of the global Scouting movement and national member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement...

 

(translated from Malay):

1. A Scout is to be trusted and has self dignity.
2. A Scout is loyal towards the King and other Rajas, towards the Scout Masters, parents, employers and those below him.
3. A Scout is to make himself useful and helpful at all times.
4. A Scout is a friend to scouts around the world and the people around him/her.
5. A Scout is good and kind and will always do good.
6. A Scout is good and kind to animals.
7. A Scout always follow his parents' and Scout Masters' orders without question.
8. A Scout is always patient and smiles during difficulties.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is pure of thought, word and action.

Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia

Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia

Persatuan Pandu Puteri Malaysia is the national Guiding organization of Malaysia. It serves 73,915 members...

 

(translated from Malay):

1. A Guide's honour is to be trusted.
2. A Guide is loyal.
3. A Guides's duty is to be useful and help others.
4. A Guide is friend to all and a sister to every other guide.
5. A Guide is courteous.
6. A Guide is a friend to animals and care for all living things.
7. A Guide obey orders.
8. A Guide smiles and sings under all difficulties.
9. A Guide is thrifty.
10. A Guide is pure in thought, word and in deed.

The Scout Association of Malta

The Scout Association of Malta

The Scout Association of Malta is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognised Scouting association of the island nation of Malta. Scouting in Malta began when 1st Sliema Scout Troop was registered in 1908 as the second overseas troop to be part of The Scout Association of the United...

 

1. A Scout is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.
4. A Scout is a brother to all scouts.
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
6. A Scout makes good use of his time and is careful of possessions and property.
7. A Scout has rspect for himself and for others.
8. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Scouting New Zealand

Scouting New Zealand

Scouts New Zealand, officially registered as "The Scout Association of New Zealand" is the national Scouting association in New Zealand, affiliated to the World Organization of the Scout Movement since 1953. It has 18,649 members...

 

1. A Scout is loyal and trustworthy
2. A Scout is considerate and tolerant
3. A Scout is a friend to all
4. A Scout accepts challenges with courage
5. A Scout uses resources wisely
6. A Scout respects the environment
7. A Scout has self respect and is sincere

Netherlands

Scouting Nederland

Scouting Nederland is the national Scout organisation of the Netherlands with approximately 110,000 members Scouting Nederland is the national Scout organisation of the Netherlands with approximately 110,000 members Scouting Nederland is the national Scout organisation of the Netherlands with...

A scout ventures out into the world

together with others to explore the world around him / her

and to make it a better place to live in.

He / she is honest, loyal and will persevere.

He / She is thrifty and plain

and cares for nature. He / She respects him / herself and others

Norway

Speidernes Fellesorganisasjon

Speidernes Fellesorganisasjon is the national Scouting and Guiding federation of Norway, founded in 2003. It took over the WOSM membership of Norges Speiderforbund and the WAGGGS membership of the Fellesrådet for speiderpiker i Norge...

1. A Scout is open to God and His word;
2. A Scout accepts responsibility for him/herself and others;
3. A Scout is helpful and considerate;
4. A Scout is a good friend;
5. A Scout is honest and trustworthy;
6. A Scout knows the Nature and protects it;
7. A Scout thinks and acts independently, and tries to understand other people;
8. A Scout does his/her best in difficulties and troubles;
9. A Scout is thrifty;
10. A Scout works for peace and understanding between people.

Boy Scouts of the Philippines

Boy Scouts of the Philippines

The Boy Scouts of the Philippines is the national Scout organization of the Philippines. Its mission is to imbue in the youth the love of God, country, and fellow men; to train young people to become responsible leaders; and to contribute in nation-building.The BSP was chartered under...

1. A Scout is trustworthy
2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout is helpful
4. A Scout is friendly
5. A Scout is courteous
6. A Scout is kind
7. A Scout is obedient
8. A Scout is cheerful
9. A Scout is thrifty
10. A Scout is brave
11. A Scout is clean
12. A Scout is reverent

Girl Scouts of the Philippines

Girl Scouts of the Philippines

The Girl Scouts of the Philippines is the national Guiding association for girls and young women of the Philippines. Its mission is "to help girls and young women realize the ideals of womanhood and prepare themselves for their responsibilities in the home, and to the nation, and the world...

1. A Girl Scout's honor is to be trusted.
2. A Girl Scout is loyal.
3. A Girl Scout is helpful.
4. A Girl Scout is a friend to all and a sister to every other Girl Scout.
5. A Girl Scout is courteous.
6. A Girl Scout respects all living things.
7. A Girl Scout is disciplined.
8. A Girl Scout is self-reliant.
9. A Girl Scout is thrifty.
10. A Girl Scout is clean in thought, words and deeds.

Związek Harcerstwa Polskiego 

Prawo Harcerskie

1. Harcerz sumiennie spełnia swoje obowiązki wynikające z Przyrzeczenia Harcerskiego.
2. Na słowie harcerza polegaj jak na Zawiszy.
3. Harcerz jest pożyteczny i niesie pomoc bliźnim.
4. Harcerz w każdym widzi bliźniego, a za brata uważa każdego innego harcerza.
5. Harcerz postępuje po rycersku.
6. Harcerz miłuje przyrodę i stara się ją poznać.
7. Harcerz jest karny i posłuszny rodzicom oraz wszystkim swoim przełożonym.
8. Harcerz jest zawsze pogodny.
9. Harcerz jest oszczędny i ofiarny.
10. Harcerz jest czysty w myśli, w mowie i uczynkach; nie pali tytoniu i nie pije napojów alkoholowych.

(English translation:)

1. A Scout/Guide conscientiously fulfils the duties stemming from the Scout and Guide Promise.
2. A Scout's/Guide's word is to be trusted like that of Zawisza
   Zawisza Czarny
   Zawisza Czarny z Garbowa , Sulima Coat of Arms, was a Polish knight and nobleman. He served as a soldier and diplomat under the Polish king Władysław II and Hungarian-Bohemian king Sigismund of Luxembourg...
   
    the Knight.
3. A Scout/Guide is useful and helps others.
4. A Scout/Guide is a friend to everybody and a brother/sister to every other Scout/Guide.
5. A Scout/Guide acts chivalrously.
6. A Scout/Guide loves Nature and tries to get to know it.
7. A Scout/Guide is well disciplined and obedient to his/her parents and superiors.
8. A Scout/Guide is always cheerful.
9. A Scout/Guide is thrifty and generous.
10. A Scout/Guide is pure in thought, in word and in deed; he/she does not smoke or drink alcohol.

Związek Harcerstwa Rzeczypospolitej 

Prawo Harcerskie

1. Harcerz służy Bogu i Polsce i sumiennie spełnia swoje obowiązki.
2. Na słowie harcerza polegaj jak na Zawiszy.
3. Harcerz jest pożyteczny i niesie pomoc bliźnim.
4. Harcerz w każdym widzi bliźniego, a za brata uważa każdego innego harcerza.
5. Harcerz postępuje po rycersku.
6. Harcerz miłuje przyrodę i stara się ją poznać.
7. Harcerz jest karny i posłuszny rodzicom i wszystkim swoim przełożonym.
8. Harcerz jest zawsze pogodny.
9. Harcerz jest oszczędny i ofiarny.
10. Harcerz jest czysty w myśli, mowie i uczynkach, nie pali tytoniu i nie pije napojów alkoholowych.

(English translation:)

1. A Guide / Scout serves God and Poland, and conscientiously does his/her duties.
2. One can trust the words of a Girl Guide / Boy Scout like those of Zawisza.
3. A Guide / Scout is useful and helps other people.
4. A Guide / Scout recognizes anyone as fellow-man and treats each Guide/Scout as a brother/sister.
5. A Guide / Scout behaves in a chivalrous way.
6. A Guide / Scout loves nature and tries to get to know.
7. A Guide / Scout is disciplined to the parents and all her/his superiors.
8. A Guide / Scout is always good-humoured.
9. A Guide / Scout is able to save and is generous.
10. A Guide / Scout is clear in her/his thoughts, in her/his words and in her/his deeds; she/he does not smoke or drink alcohol.

Associação dos Escoteiros de Portugal

Associação dos Escoteiros de Portugal

The Associação dos Escoteiros de Portugal is a youth organization concerned with education and the development of civil character. It was the first Scouting organization in Portugal, being established in 1913, and was a founding member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement...

 

1. O Escoteiro é verdadeiro e a sua palavra é sagrada.
   A Scout speaks the truth and his word is holy.
2. O Escoteiro é leal.
   A Scout is loyal.
3. O Escoteiro é prestável.
   A Scout is helpful.
4. O Escoteiro é amigo de todos e irmão dos demais Escoteiros.
   A Scout is a friend to everybody and a brother to other Scouts.
5. O Escoteiro é cortês.
   A Scout is courteous.
6. O Escoteiro é respeitador e protector da Natureza.
   A Scout is respectful and protector of the nature.
7. O Escoteiro é responsável e disciplinado.
   A Scout is responsible and disciplined.
8. O Escoteiro é alegre e sorri perante as dificuldades.
   A Scout is joyful and smiles in times of difficulties.
9. O Escoteiro é económico, sóbrio e respeitador dos bens dos outros.
   A Scout is thrifty, sober and respects the possessions of others.
10. O Escoteiro é íntegro nos pensamentos, palavras e acções.
    A Scout is pure in thought, word and deeds.

Corpo Nacional de Escutas 

1. A honra do Escuta inspira confiança.
   A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
2. O Escuta é leal.
   A Scout is loyal.
3. O Escuta é útil e pratica diariamente uma boa acção.
   A Scout is useful and practises a good deed daily.
4. O Escuta é amigo de todos e irmão de todos os outros Escutas.
   A Scout is a friend to everybody and a brother to other Scouts.
5. O Escuta é delicado e respeitador.
   A Scout is sensitive and respectful.
6. O Escuta protege as plantas e os animais.
   A Scout protects the plants and animals.
7. O Escuta é obediente.
   A Scout is obedient.
8. O Escuta tem sempre boa disposição de espírito.
   A Scout is always of good humor.
9. O Escuta é sóbrio, económico e respeitador do bem alheio.
   A Scout is thrifty and respects the possessions of others.
10. O Escuta é puro nos pensamentos, nas palavras e nas acções.
    A Scout is pure in thoughts, words and deeds.

The Singapore Scout Association

The Singapore Scout Association

The Singapore Scout Association is one of the oldest youth movements in Singapore. Scouting encourages the holistic physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and social development of youth with a strong emphasis on duty to God, duty to country, help other people as stated in the Scout Promise and...

 

1. A Scout is to be trusted
2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout makes friends, establishes and maintain harmonious relations
4. A Scout is disciplined and considerate
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.

Girl Guides Singapore

Girl Guides Singapore

Girl Guides Singapore is the national Guiding organization of Singapore. It serves 12,340 members . Founded in 1917, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1966...

 

1. A Guide is loyal and can be trusted
2. A Guide is useful and helps others
3. A Guide is polite, considerate and respects her elders
4. A Guide is friendly and a sister to all Guides
5. A Guide is kind to all living things
6. A Guide is obedient
7. A Guide has courage and is cheerful in all difficulties
8. A Guide takes care of her own possessions and those of other people
9. A Guide is thrifty and diligent
10. A Guide is self-disciplined in what she thinks, says and does

Zveza Tabornikov Slovenije

Zveza tabornikov Slovenije

Zveza tabornikov Slovenije is the national Scouting organization of Slovenia. Scouting in Slovenia was started in 1922; ZTS was founded in 1951 as sub-association of Savez Izviđača Jugoslavije. It became independent in 1991 and the 138th member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1994...

 

1. A Scout is trustworthy
2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout is friendly
4. A Scout is prepared to help
5. A Scout is disciplinized
6. A Scout is cheerful
7. A Scout is courageous
8. A Scout is noble
9. A Scout is respectful
10. A Scout is eager for knowledge
11. A Scout is thrifty
12. A Scout lives healthy

South Africa

South African Scout Association

The South African Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognized Scouting association in South Africa. Scouting began in the United Kingdom in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell and rapidly spread to South Africa, with the first Scout troops appearing in...

 

1. A Scout's honour is to be trusted
2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout
5. A Scout is courteous
6. A Scout is a friend to animals
7. A Scout obeys orders
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties
9. A Scout is thrifty
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed

Sweden

Svenska Scoutrådet

Svenska Scoutrådet is the national Scouting and Guiding federation of Sweden.Scouting in Sweden was founded in 1908, Guiding followed in 1910...

1. En scout söker sin tro och respekterar andras
   A scout seeks his own belief and respects others
2. En scout är ärlig och pålitlig.
   A Scout is honest and trustworthy.
3. En scout är vänlig och hjälpsam.
   A Scout is friendly and helpful.
4. En scout visar hänsyn och är en god kamrat.
   A scout is considerate and a good companion.
5. En scout möter svårigheter med gott humör.
   A scout overcomes difficulties in a good mood.
6. En scout lär känna och vårdar naturen.
   A Scout learns to know and protects the Nature.
7. En scout känner ansvar för sig själv och andra.
   A Scout accepts responsibility for herself/himself and others.

Switzerland

Swiss Guide and Scout Movement

The Swiss Guide and Scout Movement is the national Scouting and Guiding association of Switzerland...

Guides and Scouts, we wish:

1. To be honest and sincere
2. To listen to and respect others
3. To rejoice in all that is beautiful and give joy to others
4. To be thoughtful and helpful
5. To share
6. To choose to the best of our abilities and to commit ourselves
7. To protect nature and respect life
8. To face difficulties with confidence

Baden-Powell Scouts' Association 

1. A Scouts' honour is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal to The Queen, His Country, His Scouters, His Parents, His Employers and to those under Him.
3. A Scouts' duty is to be useful and help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other Scout, no matter to what Country, Class or Creed the other may belong.
5. A Scout is courteous.
6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
7. A Scout obeys orders of his parents, Patrol Leader, or Scout Master without question.
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Girlguiding UK

Girlguiding UK

Girlguiding UK is the national Guiding organisation of the United Kingdom. Guiding began in the UK in 1910 after Robert Baden-Powell asked his sister Agnes to start a group especially for girls that would be run along similar lines to Scouting for Boys. The Guide Association was a founder member of...

 

1. A Guide is honest, reliable and can be trusted.
2. A Guide is helpful and uses her time and abilities wisely.
3. A Guide faces challenge and learns from her experiences.
4. A Guide is a good friend and a sister to all Guides.
5. A Guide is polite and considerate.
6. A Guide respects all living things and takes care of the world around her.

The Scout Association

The Scout Association

The Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognised Scouting association in the United Kingdom. Scouting began in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell. The Scout Association was formed under its previous name, The Boy Scout Association, in 1910 by the grant...

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.

Boy Scouts of America

Boy Scouts of America

The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...

 (BSA)

The BSA's initial Scout Law was virtually identical to that of Britain's and was first adopted on July 9, 1910. This version steadily changed until August 1, 1911 when the BSA's Scout Law took its current form.

A Scout is

trustworthy,

loyal,

helpful,

friendly,

courteous,

kind,

obedient,

cheerful,

thrifty,

brave,

clean, and

reverent.

Girl Scouts of the USA

Girl Scouts of the USA

The Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...

 

I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.

Baden-Powell Scouts' Association 

1. A Scout's honor is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal to country, Scouters, parents, employers, and to those under them.
3. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all, and a brother to every other Scout, no matter to what country, class, or creed, the other may belong.
5. A Scout is courteous.
6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
7. A Scout obeys the orders of parents, Patrol Leader, or Scout Leader, without question.
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word, and deed.

See also

• Scouting
  Scouting
  Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
  
  
• World Organization of the Scout Movement
  World Organization of the Scout Movement
  The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
  
  
• World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
  World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
  The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...