1. Comparison of US and UK Scouting
Andrew Wright
February 2017

2. Comparison of US and UK Scouting
Similarities Core values Differences Age ranges Oath / Promise and Law Uniform Awards

3. Youth Age Ranges US UK
Cubs 7 to 11 Scouts 11 to 18 Venturing 14 to 21 Co-ed: Venturing only
Beavers 6 to 8 Cubs 8 to 10½ Scouts 10½ to 14 Explorers 14 to 18 Network 18 to 25 Co-ed: All ages

4. Oath / Promise – Cubs / Beavers
US - Cubs
UK - Beavers
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.
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love God.

5. Law – Cubs / Beavers US - Cubs UK - Beavers
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
There is no formal Beaver Scout Law. The concepts expressed in the Scout Law are to be presented to Beaver Scouts through games, storytelling and other informal activities.

6. Oath / Promise – Cubs / Cubs
US - Cubs
UK - Cubs
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.
I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

7. Law – Cubs / Cubs US - Cubs UK - Cubs
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
Cub Scouts always do their best Think of others before themselves And do a good turn every day.

8. Oath / Promise – Scouts +
US – Scouts, Venturers
UK – Scouts, Explorers, Network
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.
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law.

9. UK – Scouts, Explorers, Network
Law – Scouts +
US – Scouts, Venturers
UK – Scouts, Explorers, Network
A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
A Scout is to be trusted. 2.    A Scout is loyal. 3.    A Scout is friendly and considerate. 4.    A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts. 5.    A Scout has courage in all difficulties. 6.    A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property. 7.    A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

10. Uniform US UK Cubs Scouts Ventures
Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers Network

11. Top Awards US UK
Cubs Arrow of Light Scouts Eagle Scout Venturing Summit Award
Beavers Chief Scout’s Bronze Cubs Chief Scout’s Silver Scouts Chief Scout’s Gold Explorers / Queen’s Scout Network

12. Top Awards US UK Cubs Scouts Venturing
Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers / Network

13. Adult Training US UK
Young Protection This is Scouting Position-Specific Outdoor Skills Wood Badge Course and tickets
Safety and safeguarding Modular scheme covering topics appropriate to role Wood Badge Completion of modules according to personal learning plan

14. Youth Perspective US UK Fun Adventure Challenge Outdoors