Master the skills needed for camping or hiking and you'll have the knowledge
to take care of yourself in the outdoors and to take care of the outdoors,too.
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 Outdoor Code reminds Scouts of the importance of caring for the environment.
The code's idelas have special meaning whenever you are camping, hiking,
and taking part in other outdoor events.
Being clean in your outdoor manners, careful with fire, and considerate
means you can enjoy the outdoors to the fullest, but in ways that do the
environment no harm.
Being conservation-minded encourages the protection and the thoughtful
use of natural resources. You can also roll up your sleeves and do your
part in service projects that improve the condition of wildlife, water,
air, forests, and the land itself.
The wisdom you gain about the outdoors through your Scouting experiences
can direct your actions wherever you are, whatever you do, and at every
stage of your life. Your commitment to the Outdoor Code and your efforts
to leave no trace will make a positive difference in the quality of te
environment today and for gnerations to come.
Read carefully the
Principles of Leave No Trace.