The Promise is a simple way to help young people and adults celebrate their shared Scout values. Every Scout promises to stick by these values when they become a member.
There are four versions of the Promise appropriate to different age groups. There is a Promise for:
- Squirrels,
- Beavers,
- Cubs,
- Scouts, Explorers, Network and adults.
Scouts is open to people of all faiths and of none. We have different variations of our Promise, so everyone can make a Promise that means something to them, no matter their background or belief.
What’s a Promise ceremony or Investiture?
It’s important that everyone has the chance to think about their Promise and understand what it means, before they make it. You make your Promise for the first time during a special ceremony we call an Investiture, and your Promise can be renewed at any time.
An Investiture or Promise ceremony is a special celebration where someone is welcomed to Scouts, makes their Scout Promise, receives their Scout scarf. Making your Promise means you become a member of your Scout section, as well as the worldwide Scout family.
Investitures are important and special ceremonies, but this doesn’t mean they have to be strict or scary!
There’s no single way to run an Investiture. As long as your ceremony covers the main components, which are the welcome, making the Promise, and presenting the Scout scarf, it’s up to you where you do it, what you say, and what else you do.
