Outdoor Code Closing

 

Leader: As a citizen of the United States, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners.

Pack: I will treat the outdoors as a heritage to be improved for our greater enjoyment. I will keep trash and garbage out of my country's waters, fields, woods, and roadways.

Leader: Be careful with fire.

Pack: I will prevent wildfire. I will build my fire in a safe place and be sure it is out before I leave.

Leader: Be considerate in the outdoors.

Pack: I will treat the public and private property with respect.  I will remember that the use of the outdoors is a privilege I can lose by abuse.

Leader: Be conservation-minded.

Pack: I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, water, forests, minerals, grasslands, and wilderness, and I will urge others to do the same.  I will use sportsmanlike methods in my outdoor activities.