This page covers some good information on the scout program. Both the scout Law and Oath are straight from the Boy Scout Handbook, while the Ten Essentials differ slightly from troop to troop. The Items covered on this page are:

• The Scouting Ten Essentials
• The Scout Law
• The Scout Oath

• The Scouting Ten Essentials
  
  
  1. Flashlight
  2. Space Blanket
  3. First Aid Kit
  4. Map and Compass
  5. Extra Clothing
  6. Pocketknife,
  7. Water Bottle
  8. Trail Food
  9. Sun Protection
  10. Matches and Firestarters

• Twelve Points of the Scout Law: A Scout is...
  
  
  1. Trustworthy
  2. Loyal
  3. Helpful
  4. Friendly
  5. Courteous
  6. Kind
  7. Obedient
  8. Cheerful
  9. Thrifty
  10. Brave
  11. Clean
  12. and Reverent
  
  

• The Scout Oath or Promise

  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.