This thread is for identifying known and apparent uniform errors. The most important patch in scouting might not be what you think. Official placement of insignia on uniform boy scout patches, boy. Religious emblems for cub scouts and webelos scouts. There are four places on a cub scout uniform to put patches or badges. In compliance with the governors directive, the abraham lincoln council office will be closed through april. The bsas trained patch sends a clear message to scouts, fellow scouters and parents. Jan 26, 2017 this video is an overview of patch placement for cub scouts, where patches should be placed and what some of them mean. In this article, well cover the basic cub scout patches and badges so that you can get your childs uniform ready for their first cub scout meeting. Bsa guide to awards and insignia tiger cub, wolf cub, and bear cub scout sheet webelos scout sheet boy scout varsity scout sheet scout leader sheet girl scouts insignia placement uniform guides. Activity badges and staged activity badges membership award countyarearegion badge group badge if not worn on scarf leadership stripe challenge awards district badge group name tape union flag chief scout s award gallantrymeritorious conduct awards cub scout uniform. The uniform is used to promote equality while showing individual achievement. Cub scout uniform insignia placement blue shirt boys who.
Nylt patch lets scouts, venturers show theyre trained. The boy scouts of america replaced major portions of the cub scout advancement program as of june 1, 2015. Cub scout patch placement can be very confusingespecially for a new cub scout family. Only the most recent years patch is worn, not a string of past year patches. Requirement 7 of bobcat and requirement 3 of wolf are identical. Updated with 2015 uniform inspection sheets, read about cub scout patch placement. T emporary insignia, including one current world scout jamboree patch, is centered on pocket. Boy scout youth advancement patches may be worn on the venturing uniform, but they cannot wear both the boy scout rank patch and a venturing awards patch at the same time. Uniform and badge placement scouts victoria australia. The cub scout outdoor activity award patch is worn on the right pocket flap. Only one temporary insignia may be worn at a time, and they are not required for correct uniforming. A cub scout is just permitted to wear one temporary patch at a moment. Karen is speaking of the activity segment patches that many councils permit on the cub scout uniforms.
This 11 page printable pdf includes proper badge placement examples for boy scout troops. Find out all the answers in this cub scout patch placement guide for parents. After a year or two of scouting, your son will have a nice collection of patches. Position of badges on uniform cub scouts find out where to place cub scout badges and awards on the uniform. I know the patches will stay put when theyre sewn on. The cub scout and adult leader uniforms are suitable for and should be worn at all scouting meetings and activities. How to encourage proper placement of patches on uniforms. Norwela council boy scouts of america bsa northwest. Any updates will be posted on our site and facebook. In our troop most of the boys who just crossed over show up with their webelos uniform intact, and generally over the next few weeks the patches are changed over.
This post may contain affiliate links which means we receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase. Group crest bottom of the crest is lined up with sc logo on left chest tail attached with button. There are lots of other optional accessories you can wear such as hats, hoodies, navy blue trousers or shorts. Boy scout leaders wear the olive and red visor cap, or campaign hat. Patches and pins placement if youre not quite sure where your scout s newest patch or pin should go, this page will explain it.
The scout association of australia policy and rules 20106. Normally, one strip can be awarded to a scout while a cub scout and another while the scout is a boy scout if the scout recruits at both levels. Get your scout s cub scout uniform with the click of a single button to save you time and energy. Uniform and patch placement your uniform shows others that you are a member of the boy scouts of america and a member of troop 801. The various religious groups administer the programs. I believe uniform inspections are helpful for dens as well as packs. Theres plenty to learn about the world of scouting, which is why weve brought together the guides, forms and resources youll need for a successful scouting journey. Pins earned for the summertime pack award are pinned onto the outdoor activity award patch. How to wear and display cub scout temporary patches cub.
Are you concerned about how to attach scout patches to your scout s uniform properly. Sep 27, 2015 while im sure most people are happy to iron on scout patches. For example, my scout is about to earn the outdoor ethics awareness award would that be sewn on the back of the sash. Mar 12, 2015 gotta keep it in mind that not all parents really know the difference between what is cub and what is scout when it comes to the uniform. It shows your commitment to the scouting principles and shows you are a good citizen and are ready and willing to help other people. The uniform and insignia of the boy scouts of america bsa gives a scout visibility and creates a level of identity within both the unit and the community.
The uniform inspection sheet has insignia placement guides. When i approve a new badge, i write instructions for proper placement on a sticker applied to the back of the badge. If the webelos colors are not used, webelos adventure pins. Patches and pins placement cub scout pack 420 spokane. The boy scouts of america believes and, through nearly a century of experience, understands that helping youth puts us on a path toward a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Cub scout belt loops are worn only on the navy blue belt. Usually, a recruiter strip is awarded to a cub scout or boy scout the first time the scout recruits a friend, relative, classmate, or other acquaintance to join. You want to match your bobbin thread to your base piece from now on, im going to call it the sash, as thats what the pictures are showingbut it may mean your cub scout shirt, or your daisy vest or whatever, and your top thread to your patch. This allows your scout to switch patches whenever they want. All about cub scout patch placement the spruce crafts. 20190628 post, guide source updated from 2015 to 2018. New best sellers top rated product name price set ascending direction. Any youth member in cub scouts, scouts bsa, venturing or sea scouts who gets a friend, classmate or relative to sign up for scouting can receive the red, white and blue patch. Bsa patches in collectible boy scout insignia patches for. May 2, 2015 boy scout patch placement diagram patch placement nas. Shirtthe official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has buttonflap pockets. The flag orientation of the bsa uniform flag meets u.
Shirtthe official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has buttonflap pockets and boy scouts of america lettered in gold above the right pocket. Cub scouts from several cultures and different financial levels wear the exact same uniform and cooperate as equals. When can adult leaders wear the bsas trained patch. Team and forwarded to the national executive board for approval in the fall of 2015.
This video is an overview of patch placement for cub scouts, where patches should be placed and what some of them mean. You could sew that patch on, but when your kid gets the. For each adventure, the wolf scout must complete the requirements as outlined in the wolf cub scout handbook. While patches can, of course, be sewn onto the uniform, think about other lesspermanent display options like a plastic patch holder. The webelos colors is an optional uniform piece that is worn on the right sleeve to display the webelos adventure pins that have been earned. With changes to badges in the canadian path, badge placement has changed to the following. Uniform illustrations joey scout back to scout shop. Take the guesswork out of scout uniforms with the scout shops uniform builder tool.
A great option for temporary cub scout patch placement is to use a patch holder like this one thats available from your local scout shop or online from scout stuff. Official placement of insignia cub scout and webelos scout uniform inspection sheet shoulder seam cub scout or webelos scout right sleeve webelos scout right sleeve left sleeve cub scout left pocket the scouting seal is your guarantee of quality, excellence, and performance. Southern shores field service council shoulder patch. Tiger, wolf, and bear cub scout uniform inspection sheet. Cub scout patch placement overview youtube badge placement diagram boy scout troop 26 boy scout patch placement can be easy. That covers all of the basic cub scout patch placement. Nylt patch offers a new way for scouts and venturers to show theyre trained november 5, 2015 bryan wendell scouts bsa, training, uniforms, venturing 56. Use this guide to fully understand cub scout uniform proper placement. Cub scout leader uniforms the description of the cub scout leader uniforms are in the cub scout leader book 2018, p. A cub scout wearing a uniform with parts missing is not in uniform. Cub scout leaders wear the blue and gold visor cap. Cub scouts from several cultures and different financial levels wear the exact same uniform. The tiger cub scout uniform has the following parts. Check out our raingear and grab that windbreaker youve been thinking about.
This 11 page printable pdf includes proper badge placement examples for cub scout packs. November 24, 2015 bryan wendell ask the expert, scouting 101, scouting. The official uniform is a sturdy, machinewashable garment that will last for years with proper care. February 25, 2015 bryan wendell ask the expert, international scouting, uniforms 183 that little purple circle on your scout uniform. Shop our amazing selection of bsa, cub scout, and eagle scout branded apparel for youths, men, and women. What about the nova award if he has more than one temporary patch and chooses not to wear that one on his pocket, does it go on the back. Cub scouts often make or buy a red vest or blanket in the place where they display all their temporary patches. Boy scout leaders wear the olive visor cap, campaign hat, or troopapproved headgear.
If your scout earns the recruiter patch, it is worn directly below the right pocket. If youve been honored with one of the 34 bsa square knots currently available, waste no time in sewing that badge of honor to your uniform. Uniform guide confusion for cub scouts and scouters cub. The american flag is sewn on the right sleeve of the cub scout uniform at position 1. They go concentrically around the district patch on the right pocket. Boy scout bsa webelos arrow of light cub scout uniform knot patch. Find out all the answers in this cub scout patch placement guide for.
Cub scout uniform insignia placement blue shirt boys who started in scouting in 2015 and later 1. It is to be worn on the right pocket of the uniform shirt. Look no further than this ultimate cub scout patch placement guide. Not to mention almost all the boys show up in jeans, because very few of the cub scouts or cub scout leaders in my area wear the uniform pants. Official placement of insignia conduct the uniform inspection with common sense. Badge and patch placement, cub scout gear, cub scout uniforms how to wear and display cub scout temporary patches. Do not wear nonbsa badges, awards, or insignia on the cub scout uniform or make any alterations to the uniform or insignia.
With a little planning, boy scout patch placement doesnt have. How to wear and display cub scout temporary patches. It is worn by both lone cub scouts and lone scouts. Further modifications were announced on november 30, 2016. Simply put the patch inside the plastic holder and hook it over the right pocket button. Course badge cub scout left sleeve cub scout specialist badges achievement badges world membership badge. Im so curious to hear your suggestion for them if they are not technically supposed to be on the uniform itself. Pants shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. Venturers may also wear the arrow of light and eagle knots if earned. Since 1910, scouting has helped mold the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. If you purchase your uniform new, the flag will be sewn on already. The boy scouts of america has approved of these programs and allows the emblems to be worn on the official uniform. Why isnt the world crest presewn on bsa uniform shirts.
Use this guide to fully understand boy scout uniform proper placement. Check with your local council service center or contact the religious organization directly to obtain the curriculum booklets. Cub scout left sleeve patch placement boy scouts of america your council shoulder emblem is placed at the top of the left sleeve along the shoulder seam. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Before the bsa went wild with colorful insignia, a set of trained strip corresponding to the background color of the uniform or contrasting in the case of the boy scout trained leader patch, as shown below, were available for wear by those that completed basic and. In this article, we ll cover the basic cub scout patches and badg. Flex badge personal progression badges group crest area crest lair insignia personal achievement badges council crest canadian path badges language strip service stripes north star award religion in life emblem religious af. I take it that nobody at your council office has a copy of the bsas insignia guide handy, huh. There will be a more detailed video later explaining the exact placement of.
Guide to awards and insignia boy scouts of america. In 2018, girls became eligible to join cub scouting, new handbooks were issued in september, 2018. Nibs the webelos uniform cub scout attleboro pack 24 fun for boys since 1948 for 65 years, attleboro cub scout pack 24 has been. Occasional badges moving on award joining in awards activity badges and staged activity badges membership award countyarearegion badge group badge if not worn on scarf leadership stripe challenge awards district badge group name tape union flag chief scouts award gallantrymeritorious conduct awards cub scout uniform.
Uniforms may be purchased at the northern virginia ncac scout shop. If a cub scout earns his bobcat rank during the same year that he begins working on his wolf rank, he needs to complete the requirement only one time. Need to know where those patches and badges go on your cub scouts uniform. Cub scout uniforms each cub scouting program tiger, wolf, bear, webelos handbook for youth has a short description of uniform in the text, and insignia placement charts inside the cover pages. They are an official licensee of the boy scouts of america and have been providing high quality products to scouts since 1982. I have the same issue as karen, which is to say several circles of activity segment patches already on and below the right pocket. I tell my cub scouts and their parents to just pin the badge to the uniform so we can check placement before its sewn on. Some of the bsa web pages and guides are listing old information. Uniform inspection sheet scout leader uniform inspection. Some of the information here is from the bsa cub scout uniform inspection sheet currently under revision. Beltofficial navyblue web belt with metal buckle and tiger cub, cub scout, or webelos scout emblem. The guide states that patches can be put on the back of the merit badge sash just want to clarify that. If your uniform is used, the flag may have been removed, but you can buy another one from your council.
Uniform and insignia of the boy scouts of america wikipedia. Boys and adults alike should take pride in belonging to such a movement and wear the uniform as it is intended. Click if you want this file just for yourself on your own device. The district staff will be working remotely and can be reached via email to continue supporting your scouting needs. Cub scout leaders and female leaders wearing the official uniform shirt or blouse may wear one temporary. Boy scouts of america official uniform checklists and guides for badge placement. Uniform guide confusion for cub scouts and scouters cub scout. Neckwear is optional but must be worn according to specifications in the insignia guide. National youth leadership training nylt and the bsas national advanced youth leadership experience nayle are the names of the youth leadership training programs which replaced the old jlt junior leadership training and brownsea doubletwo training found in many of our local councils and nationally. Cub uniform consists of a green sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and a coloured scarf or necker to represent your local group. Lastly, if the scout earns the recruiter patch, it should be worn directly below the right pocket. Guide to awards and insignia guide to awards and insignia a printed copy of this essential reference may be purchased at or through your local scout shop. When i first started sewing these patches, i was swapping out my thread for each patch.