What is Boy Scouts?

· The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is the largest youth organization in the United States.

· It was founded in 1910.

· Over one hundred million Americans have been members.

· Boy Scouts teaches values such as self-esteem, citizenship and outdoorsmanship through activities such as camping, aquatics and hiking.

· The BSA recognizes the achievements of Scouts through advancements in rank and special awards.

· The Scout Motto-Be Prepared

· The Scout Slogan-Do a Good Turn Daily

· The 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.

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

· The Outdoor Code- As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation-minded.

· The Scout Sign- The upper arm is held horizontally out to the right side and the forearm is held vertically, making a right angle. This is to symbolize the fact that Scouts always do the right thing. The palm of the hand faces forward, with the first three fingers extended and the tip of the thumb placed over the tip of the little finger. This symbolizes how the strong protects the weak.

· The Scout Salute- A three-finger salute using the same configuration as the Scout Sign, with the tip of the index finger touching the forehead or hat brim.

· The Scout Handshake- The traditional handshake is done with the left hand because the left hand is the hand that is closest to your heart.

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