Outdoor Code
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As an American, I will do my best to— | As an American, I will do my best to— | ||
| - | + | '''Be clean in my outdoor manners''': I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways. | |
| - | for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways. | + | |
| - | + | '''Be careful with fire''': I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only when and where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire. | |
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| - | + | '''Be considerate in the outdoors''': I will treat public and private property with respect. I will follow the principles of Leave No Trace for all outdoor activities. | |
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| + | '''Be conservation-minded''': I will learn about and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same. | ||
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Revision as of 09:30, February 29, 2008
As an American, I will do my best to—
Be clean in my outdoor manners: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others. I will keep my trash and garbage out of lakes, streams, fields, woods, and roadways.
Be careful with fire: I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only when and where they are appropriate. When I have finished using a fire, I will make sure it is cold out. I will leave a clean fire ring, or remove all evidence of my fire.
Be considerate in the outdoors: I will treat public and private property with respect. I will follow the principles of Leave No Trace for all outdoor activities.
Be conservation-minded: I will learn about and practice good conservation of soil, waters, forests, minerals, grasslands, wildlife, and energy. I will urge others to do the same.
Boy Scouting: Scout Law • Scout Oath • Scout Motto • Scout Slogan • Outdoor Code — Varsity Scouting: Varsity Scout Pledge
Venturing: Venturing Oath • Venturing Code — Sea Scouting: Sea Scouting Ideals • Sea Promise • Ship Code
Declaration of Religious Principle
