The Mission of the Housatonic Council, Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people of all ages in the Lower naugatuck Valley towns of Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton; with the help of people of all ages, to make ethical choices over their lifetime, based on the Scout Oath and Law. Scout Oath: 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. Scout Law A Scout is: Trustworthy Loyal Helpful Friendly Courteous Kind Obedient Cheerful Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent