Hickory Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the most successful youth organizations in the United States. Hickory has a strong scout establishment. Youth in the area can find a great troop and council to attend.
Boy Scouts learn to use the ideals spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan. They wear a uniform and work together in patrols of eight to ten boys with an elected patrol leader. Scouts share responsibilities, apply skills learned at meetings and live together in the outdoors. The advancement system provides opportunities for personal growth and self-reliance.
The Boy Scouts was founded in 1907 by British General Robert Baden-Powell with the goal to help young men become responsible and self sufficient. A man, W. D. Boyce, encountered an 'unknown scout' and learned of the scouting movement. Shortly after the movement gained momentum and began to expand.
Hickory scouts can begin in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts or the Venture program depending on their age. Contact the local scout chapter to find your troop and begin.
Some key tenants set the scouts apart from other organizations:
Scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country;
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
Outdoor Code
As an American, I will do my best, to be clean in my outdoor manners, to be careful with fire, to be considerate in the outdoors, and to be conservation minded
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