This mission is accomplished by focusing on Scouting's three Aims: Character Development, Citizenship Training, and Mental, Physical, and Moral Fitness.

These Aims are reached through Scouting's eight methods:

1. Ideals (the Scout Oath, Law, Motto, and Slogan)
2. Patrol Method (identity and self-leadership)
3. Outdoors Program (challenge, excitement, and fun)
4. Advancement (recognition, motivation, goal-setting)
5. Association with Adults (positive role models)
6. Personal Growth (responsibility and maturity)
7. Leadership Development (planning, organization, decision making)
8. Uniform (identity, tradition, equality)

These are the tenets upon which Scouting is based:

Scout Oath:
On My Honor, I will Do My Best to Do My Duty to God and My Country, to Help Other People at All Times, and 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
• Reverent

Scout Motto:
Be Prepared

Scout Slogan:
Do a Good Turn Daily

For more information about the Boy Scouts of America Sagamore Council, please visit our web site by following the link listed above.