The Outdoor Code: As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors, and be conservation-minded. Similar to the Scout Oath or Law, the Outdoor Code is your promise to care for the environment and leave no trace.
What are the principles of the outdoor code?
- Be clean in my outdoor manners. I will treat the outdoors as a heritage. I will take care of it for myself and others.
- Be careful with fire. I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fires only where they are appropriate.
- Be considerate in the outdoors. I will treat public and private property with respect.
What is the second point of the outdoor code?
Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded.
What page is the outdoor code?
The Outdoor Code first appeared in the Boy Scout Handbook in February 1955, in the 8th printing of the 5th Edition. It replaced the Conservation Pledge on page 131.
What is the outdoor Code for kids?
Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors.
What is the outdoor Code and leave no trace?
What is leave no trace? The Scouts, BSA Outdoor Code states: As an American, I will do my best to Be Clean in my outdoor manners, be careful with fire, be considerate in the outdoors and be conservation minded.
What is the purpose of the outdoor Code?
The Outdoor Code. The Outdoor Code captures the essence of the Scouting Outdoor Ethic and establishes our aspirations and commitment. The BSA first publicized the Outdoor Code in the March 1954 edition of Boys' Life magazine.