美国童子军创建于1910年，至今已有几千个组织，会员几百万人，其宗旨为：帮助青年增长知识，掌握技能，完善自我、家庭以及所在的社区，使之成为有责任感、能自立的公民与未来的领导人。

童子军除了在暑期要组织夏令营活动外，平常还得进行一些军事组织和技能训练。训练的目的是使孩子们将来能成长为一个坚强的男子汉，适应日益激烈的社会竞争。训练科目以急救、救生、发信号、骑自行车、游泳、徒步行走、观察大自然、船艺、手工艺、露营术、森林知识、河流知识、狩猎、钓鱼、获取食物、制造各类器具为主。为激励孩子，在训练中表现突出的将会获得童子军的荣誉勋章，据《今日美国报》近期公布的调查统计显示，在2004年，将近一百万的孩子赢得了两百多万个童子军荣誉勋章，其中孩子们在急救、游泳、自然知识训练项目中获得的勋章最多，分别为9.3、8.3、7.3万个。

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美国童子军誓词、法规、座右铭和口号

童子军誓词

以我的荣誉起誓，我将尽我最大的努力，为上帝和国家尽我的义务。
遵守童子军法。
随时帮助别人。
保持自己身体强健、头脑清醒、品格正直。

童子军法
值得信赖——童子军应讲真话，遵守诺言，以诚实作为其行动准则，让人们可以信任。
忠诚——童子军应忠于其家庭，领导，朋友，学校和国家。
乐于助人——童子军应关心他人。愿意无偿为他人做事。
友好——童子军是所有人的朋友，是其他童子军的兄弟。应理解他人，尊重与自己有不同想法和习俗的人。
礼貌——童子军应礼貌对待每一个人，无论其年龄和地位如何。童子军应懂得讲礼貌使人与人之间更好相处。
善良——童子军应理解文明的力量。己所不欲，勿施于人。不无故伤害或杀死无害的生物。
服从——童子军应服从家庭、学校、童子军的规定。遵守其社区和国家的法律。如果认为这些规定和法律不公，童子军可以努力按规定对其进行修改，而不是违反。
乐观——童子军要关注事情美好的一面。愉悦地完成自己的任务并努力使他人幸福。
节俭——童子军工作以支付其生活开支并帮助他人。储蓄以备将来不时不需。保护并节省自然资源。认真利用好自己的时间和财产。
勇敢——童子军即使要害怕的情况下也要能面对危险。即使在受到嘲笑和威胁时，也有勇气站出来拥护自己认为正确的事物。
清洁——童子军应保持自身的清洁和头脑健康。与志同道合者结交。保持家庭和社区清洁。
敬虔——童子军应对上帝敬虔。忠实地履行其宗教义务。尊重其他的人信仰。

童子军座右铭
——随时准备着。

童子军口号
——天天向上

（以下为英文原文）

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.

Scout Law
TRUSTWORTHYA -- A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.
LOYAL -- A nScout is true to his family, Scou_t leaders, friends, school, and nation.
ELPFUL -- A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.
FRIENDLY -- A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.
COURTEOUS -- A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.
KIND -- A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.
OBEDIENT -- A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.
CHEERFUL -- A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.
THRIFTY -- A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
BRAVE -- A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.
CLEAN -- A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by
these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.
REVERENT -- A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

Scout Motto
 -- Be Prepared

 

Scout Slogan
 -- Do a Good Turn Daily