Vision Statement
The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in America to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

The Aims of Scouting
The Aims of Scouting are 1) Development in Moral Strength and Character; 2) Participating Citizenship; and 3) Physical, Mental, and Emotional Fitness.

The Methods of Scouting
The methods of Scouting are the Ideals, Patrol Method, Advancement, Association with Adults, Outdoors, Personal Growth, Leadership Development, and Uniform.

The Ideals of Scouting
The Ideals of Scouting are embodied in the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto, and Scout Slogan. .

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.

Scout Motto
Be Prepared.

Scout Slogan 
Do a Good Turn Daily.