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9 Scout Memory Games for Learning the Scout Oath and Law

Written By: Sherry Smothermon-Short
Last Modified: September 17, 2025
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The Scout Oath and Scout Law are woven into the very fabric of the Scouting America. But what’s the best way for our new Scouts (or returning Scouts) to learn them? By playing these Scout memory games!

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Why the Oath & Law are Important

When my sons were born, I knew that they would have their own dreams and aspirations. They would forge their own path and become the people they were meant to be. So I didn’t have expectations of them having a specific career or specific hobbies.

But the one expectation I did have was that they would be good people who would treat others well. My high standards included wanting them to be good neighbors and good citizens, to have compassion for others, and to be accepting of the beliefs of others and welcoming to people who are different than them.

I wanted them to be responsible for their actions and to think through the benefits and consequences of decisions they make.

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It’s easy to have these lofty parenting goals, but with days full of homework and sports practices, and laundry, it’s hard to figure out exactly how to teach these values to our kids.

I know that the best thing we can do is show by example. But we may want to find a more explicit way of helping their character development.

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When I hear the Scout Oath and the Scout Law, those words embody the kind of people I want my sons to be. So, exposing them to these values through our participation in the Scouting program is a great way to ensure that they hear more about them. Regardless of whether or not they become Eagle Scouts, just being involved can help them.

What are the Cub Scout Requirements for the Scout Oath and Scout Law?

All of the Bobcat adventures have a requirement that includes the Scout Oath and/or the Scout Law.

Lion Bobcat Requirement 2: Have your Lion adult partner or den leader read the Scout Law to you. Demonstrate your understanding of being friendly.

Tiger Bobcat Requirement 2: Recite the Scout Oath with your den, including your Tiger adult partner.

Tiger Bobcat Requirement 3: Have your Tiger adult partner or den leader read the Scout Law to you. Demonstrate your understanding of being trustworthy, helpful, or friendly.

Wolf Bobcat Requirement 2: Recite the Scout Oath and the Scout Law with your den and den leader.

Wolf Bobcat Requirement 3: Learn about the Scout Law.

Bear Bobcat Requirement 2: Recite the Scout Oath and the Scout Law with your den and den leader.

Bear Bobcat Requirement 3: Learn about the Scout Oath. Identify the three points of the Scout Oath.

Webelos Bobcat Requirement 2: Recite the Scout Oath and the Scout Law with your den and den leader. Describe the three points of the Scout Oath.

Webelos Bobcat Requirement 3: Learn about the Scout Law.

Arrow of Light Bobcat Requirement 3: Recite the Scout Oath and the Scout Law with your patrol.

Tiger Good Knights 1. Discuss with your den or Tiger adult partner what It means to have courteous behavior, how a knight behaves. Tell another Tiger which points of the Scout Law help you to have the same knightly behavior.

Wolf Council Fire Requirement 2: Identify three points of the Scout Law that are important to being a good neighbor.

Wolf Paws for Skill Requirement 1: With your den, talk about sportsmanship and what it means to be a good sport. Make the connection between sportsmanship and the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.

Arrow of Light Duty to God Requirement 1: Discuss with your parent or legal guardian your family’s faith traditions or one of your choosing. Choose a view or value of that faith tradition that is related to the Scout Law.

Arrow of Light Personal Fitness Requirement 2: Examine what it is to be physically fit and how you incorporate this in your life. Track the number of times you are active for 30 minutes or longer over a 14-day period. Share with your patrol or family what you enjoyed and if you feel you are living up to the Scout Oath of being physically fit.

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Are Cub Scouts Too Young To Learn These?

Some people have been concerned that the Cub Scouts may be too young to learn the Oath and the Law. In fact, back in 2015 when we first heard that Cub Scouts would be transitioning from the Cub Scout Promise and the Law of the Pack, I had some concerns.

But at a training session at the Philmont Training Center, Bob Scott who was Scouting America’s Cub Scout experience manager at the time, compared learning the Oath and the Law to learning the Pledge of Allegiance.

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We don’t hesitate to teach kindergarteners (and even pre-schoolers) the Pledge. They don’t understand it, but they learn it. Understanding comes as they mature. It’s the same for younger Scouts who are learning the Scout Oath and Law.

According to Bryan on Scouting, “Cub Scouts in early ranks should not be expected to memorize the Scout Law but are developmentally ready to begin exposure to the words of the Law and are ready to begin building understanding of the concepts with help.”

And when our kids are in fifth grade and ready to cross over to Scouts BSA, they’ll already know the words that are truly the heart of Scouting.

Why Games are Important to Learning

No one–especially not Cub Scout-aged kids–wants to have to learn something with methods that are boring! Instead, try using a Scout Oath or Scout Law game to stimulate their learning.

There are so many benefits to playing games when trying to learn something new. In a blog post she wrote for Education World, Rebekah Stathakis lists five reasons to include games in learning environments. I want to focus on two of these.

“Games provide a context for engaging practice.”

If Scout leaders were to tell our Scouts that we are going to repeat the Scout Oath over and over, I doubt they would ever want to come back to a den meeting. But if we say we’re going to play the balloon bust game or the Lego game, they’ll definitely want to come back.

Games give our kids the opportunity to practice learning the Oath and Law over and over. Having different types of Scout memory games keeps them engaged. They’ll be able to memorize the Oath and the points of the Law in the correct order.

“While playing games, students develop a variety of connections with the content and can form positive memories of learning.”

We know that people learn differently. By having different types of games, we can meet the needs of different learning styles.

For example, the Bobcat relay race helps those young people who need to move around as they’re learning. The index cards games help kids who are more visual learners.

Nine Scout Memory Games

Below you’ll find a list of helpful Scout Oath and Scout Law games and tools. They are great interactive activities to do at Cub Scout den or pack meetings or even day camp. Scouts of all ages will enjoy them.

Try a few Scout memory games at your next event!

Games to Learn the Scout Oath & Law

Check out these games to learn the Scout Oath and Law!

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Yours in Scouting,
Sherry

P.S. What kinds of games does your pack use to help the kids learn the Oath and Law? Tell me in a comment!

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