Scouting America National Capital Area Council

The mission of Scouting 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.

Scout Law

A Scout is:

Trustworthy

Loyal

Helpful

Friendly

Courteous

Kind

Obedient

Cheerful

Thrifty

Brave

Clean

Reverent

Scouting America National Capital Area Council (NCAC) is one of the largest local councils in the nation, dedicated to preparing young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes. Serving the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, we provide character development and values-based leadership training to youth from kindergarten through age 20. Our programs—ranging from Cub Scouting to Scouts BSA, to Venturing, to Sea Scouts, to Explorers—are powered by the dedication of volunteers who help instill the values of the Scout Oath and Law. By joining us, you help empower the next generation to be "Prepared. For Life.®," fostering self-confidence, community service, and leadership skills in thousands of young people across our region.