All scouts must make the scout promise when they are invested and are expected to do their best to live by it.
The Scout Promise
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law
Alternative Scout Promise
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values and do my duty to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law
The Scout Law
- A Scout is to be Trusted.
- A Scout is Loyal.
- A Scout is Friendly and considerate.
- A Scout belongs to the worldwide Family of Scouts.
- A Scout has Courage in all difficulties.
- A Scout makes good use of Time and is careful of possessions and property.
- A Scout has self-respect and Respect for others.
The Scout Law can be remembered by the mnemonic:
Ten Little Fat Fingers Caught The Rat
Trusted-Loyal-Friendly-Family-Courage-Time-Respect