The Outdoor Code Opening

PERSONNEL: Poster with the Outdoor Code on it. Have parents repeat the
outdoor code. Explain it's meaning.

PACK: As an American, I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners.

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

PACK: Be careful with fire.

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

PACK: Be considerate of the outdoors.

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

PACK: Be conservation minded.

CUBMASTER: I will learn how to practice good conservation of soil, water,
forests, minerals, grasslands and wildlife. I will urge others to do the same. I will
use sportsman like methods in all my outdoor activities.

Now Sing "America, the Beautiful."