Cub Scout Motto

Do your best!

What the Motto Means

In daily life there are many challenges that put you to the test. Sometimes this involves having to work on items that you feel inadequate to complete. When these situations arise, there is really only one thing that you can do… do your best!

When the task at hand seems like it is impossible, simply do your best. Even if that means that you might fail. Get up after you fail, and do your best again and again. None of us are perfect, and some things come easier to some than to others. And that is ok! Just remember three little words that when placed together have an extremely large influence. DO YOUR BEST!

Scout Oath

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.

Scout Law

A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

What the Scout Law Means

The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout. A Scout tries to live up to the Law every day. It is not always easy to do, but a Scout always tries.

  • TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
  • LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
  • HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
  • FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
  • COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
  • KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
  • OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
  • CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
  • THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
  • BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
  • CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
  • REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.