Saga Scouts exists to help young people develop character, self-reliance, leadership, practical skills, and a strong connection to their heritage, community, and the natural world. Our program is inspired by the traditions, values, and worldview of Ásatrú as understood within the Asatru Folk Assembly.
We seek to foster honorable conduct, personal responsibility, and respect for family, community, and the gods.
The Nine Noble Virtues
The Nine Noble Virtues stand at the heart of Saga Scouts’ mission to raise capable, honorable, and resilient children. These timeless principles, rooted in the wisdom of our ancestral heritage, offer more than abstract ideals — they provide a practical framework for navigating the complexities of modern life with clarity and purpose.
Within Saga Scouts, the Virtues are not treated as suggestions or occasional reminders. They are the foundation upon which our programming and community standards are built. From the youngest member learning to complete their first task with persistence, to the seasoned leader making difficult decisions with integrity, the Virtues guide our actions and shape our character.
Saga Scouts creates an environment where excellence is pursued not for recognition, but as a matter of personal duty. Members internalize that character is forged through consistent action, that honor is demonstrated through service to others, and that true strength includes the courage to choose rightly when no one is watching.
The Nine Noble Virtices thus serve as both compass and anchor — orienting our members toward worthy ends while grounding them in traditions that have sustained communities for generations. Through their application, Saga Scouts develops individuals prepared not merely to succeed in life, but to lead lives of meaning, contribution, and enduring worth.
Courage
The willingness to face challenges, hardships, and uncertainty with determination. Courage means standing up for what is right, even when it is difficult.
Truth
Honesty in word and deed. Truth requires integrity, sincerity, and a commitment to speaking and living honestly.
Honor
Living in a manner worthy of respect. Honor is earned through consistent actions, keeping one’s word, and conducting oneself with dignity.
Fidelity
Loyalty to family, friends, community, and one’s commitments. Fidelity means remaining steadfast to those bonds that give life meaning and strength.
Discipline
The ability to govern oneself through self-control, perseverance, and dedication. Discipline enables personal growth and achievement.
Hospitality
The tradition of welcoming and caring for guests while fostering goodwill and mutual respect among people.
Self-Reliance
Developing the skills and confidence necessary to provide for oneself and contribute positively to family and community.
Industriousness
Valuing hard work, craftsmanship, learning, and productive effort. Industriousness encourages continual improvement and achievement.
Perseverance
The determination to continue despite setbacks or obstacles. Perseverance teaches resilience and strengthens character.
Community and Identity
Saga Scouts is rooted in the folk traditions and religious outlook represented by the Asatru Folk Assembly. We recognize the importance of ancestry, family, kinship, and cultural continuity in shaping individual and community identity.
Our program emphasizes strong families, positive role models, service to community, and the transmission of traditions from one generation to the next.
Understanding of Sex and Gender
Saga Scouts operates according to the traditional understanding that biological sex is an objective reality and that men and women have distinct but equally valuable roles within family and society.
Our activities, youth programs, leadership standards, and organizational policies are developed according to this understanding. While we treat all people with courtesy and respect, Saga Scouts does not organize its program around contemporary gender-identity concepts and does not adopt gender-identity-based policies or teachings.
Conduct and Expectations
Members of Saga Scouts are expected to:
- Act with honor and integrity.
- Show respect toward others.
- Serve their families and communities.
- Care for the natural world.
- Develop practical skills and self-reliance.
- Uphold the Nine Noble Virtues in daily life.
- Represent the organization with dignity and responsibility.
Through these principles, Saga Scouts seeks to develop capable, honorable, and community-minded individuals prepared to meet life’s challenges with courage and wisdom.
