Making the promise is a big celebration within a Squirrel Drey. Every time a new Squirrel decides to join, they chat through their promise with their leader before saying it out loud in front of their fellow Squirrels. Family and friends might come along to see this, too. Doing this is called being ‘invested’ into Squirrels, and it usually takes place once you’ve had a few weeks to settle in.

Everyone is unique but there are some things all Squirrels agree on – such as treating everyone with kindness and promising to do their best. Depending on their own beliefs, they might also promise to live by their faith.

Squirrels choose the promise that best suits them.

Versions of the Squirrel Scout Promise (in Alphabetical order)

The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background

I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world.

The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist

I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to act with love towards everyone.

The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Christian

I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God

 The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Hindu

I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love the world.  

The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Humanist

I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love our world.

The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Jewish

I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God

The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Muslim

I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Allah

The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Sikh

I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Waheguru.