The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

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.

Boy Scout Law

A Scout is:

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous,

Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.