Cub scout patch placement can be very confusingespecially for a new cub scout family. Shop our amazing selection of bsa, cub scout, and eagle scout branded apparel for youths, men, and women. However, the recommended uniform for venturers and adult advisors is the bsasupplied green. These do not necessarily need to be venturing branded. This video is a guide to show how to wear the official bsa uniform as well as where to place the insignia patches. The right pocket see note f is the only location where a scout may may put a patch of his choice. You can also do this by hand, if you have the patience and no machine. There are specific rules for each sleeve and each pocket of the boy scout uniform, and also for the merit badge sash. Frequently asked questions faqs bsa stem resources. The patch is worn centered on the right pocketit may be either sewn or suspended from under the flap attached to the buttontemporary insignia are not required for correct uniforming. When the scouts earn their webelos rank, they will wear the badge sewn onto the left. Girl scout badges, patches, awards, and other insignia should be presented, worn, and displayed only after girl scouts have completed the requirements outlined in. Bsa guide to awards and insignia tiger cub, wolf cub, and bear cub.
Need to know where those patches and badges go on your cub scouts uniform. The official sea scout uniform is equivalent to the bsa field uniform and is designed for wear by youth and adults and serves as both dress and work uniform. If youre talking about the standard boy scout uniform, it is placed below the rank patch. Scouts can place badges on the front or back of the sash. The field uniform sometimes referred to as the class a is the official uniform of the boy scouts of america as defined in the boy scout handbook. 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. If appropriate, the most recently earned quality unit. How to encourage proper placement of patches on uniforms. Official placement of insignia conduct the uniform inspection with common sense. This is the one place on his uniform where a scout may wear any scouting patch of his choice. Image courtesy of the bsa uniform inspection sheet. Bryan on scouting is the official blog of scouting magazine, a boy. Typical examples include summer camp, camporee, coastal cleanup and totin chip patches. View our patch designs for councils, any patch layout can be used for a council event, or visit the custom boy scout council patches info page for all the price breaks and size options for your council and district event patches.
Its uniforms help to create an awareness of belonging. This video is a guide to show how to wear the official bsa uniform as well as where to place the insigniapatches. Temporary insignia, including one current world scout jamboree patch, centered on pocket. While all uniforms are similar in basic design, they do vary in color and detail to identify the different membership divisions of cub scouting, scouts bsa and. Where to place cub scout patches for bear, webelos, tiger, and bobcat. When i approve a new badge, i write instructions for proper placement on a sticker applied to the back of the badge. Merit badges should be sewn in even rows between the. It is not the purpose of the inspection to embarrass anyone. This post may contain affiliate links which means we receive a small. The uniform should be neat in appearance, and shirts should be worn tucked in. The merit badge pamphlet is not yet available, but the boy scouts of america wanted to get.
In addition, there are differences based on the type of uniform worn within the group. Sep 07, 2018 the bsa red patch vest is the ideal spot for extra insignia. Here i demonstrate how to sew on boy scout merit badges to a boy scout sash. This replaces the previous placement of below the badge of office for commissioners. Placement of badges, pins, and patches are explained since this is one of the areas where uniforms are sometimes implemented incorrectly. So which adult leaders are eligible to wear this badge of honor. Venturing uniforming frequently asked questions faq. Only one temporary insignia may be worn at a time, and they are not required for correct uniforming.
The uniform is used to promote equality while showing individual achievement. Patrol patch placement on scout uniform classb custom. Your uniform shows others that you are a member of the boy scouts of america and a member of troop 801. You can have your service bar included on the patch. Consider displaying temporary insignia in ways other than on the uniform. However, for this award, only one volunteer can be recognized as the organizer for a new unit. Scout and scout leader, right sleeve, position 1, just below shoulder seam. We serve more than 4,000 young people in partnership with more than 1,500 adult volunteers in berkshire, franklin, hampden, and hampshire counties of western massachusetts. This replaces the previous placement of below the badge of. Check out our raingear and grab that windbreaker youve been thinking about. This post may contain affiliate links which means we receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase. New uniforms have this emblem already sewn in the correct position. Patches and pins placement cub scout pack 420 spokane valley. The official dress uniform is commonly referred to as the class a uniform and the activity uniform as class b even though these are not correct bsa terms.
The bsas trained patch sends a clear message to scouts, fellow scouters and parents. Guide to awards and insignia boy scouts of america. Boy scout sash boy scout uniform boy scouts merit badges boy scout patches scout activities eagle scout cub scouts little boys binder. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Webelos and arrows of light wear the tan uniform shirt like boy scouts. Look no further than this ultimate cub scout patch placement guide. Where do all those cub scout patches go on uniforms. The western massachusetts council service centers, trading posts, and camp facilities are closed to customers and the public until at least may 4, 2020 per an emergency order of the governor. You must conform to the following when wearing the green venturing uniform. Longsleeved uniforms were much more prevalent in previous generations. This 11 page printable pdf includes proper badge placement examples for boy scout troops. Mar 25, 2010 this video is a guide to show how to wear the official bsa uniform as well as where to place the insigniapatches. One hour a week boy cub scout scouts patch uniform world scouting.
For further information on bsa uniforms and insignia, contact your bsa local council or refer to the venturer handbook. Take the guesswork out of scout uniforms with the scout shops uniform builder tool. These do not necessarily need to be venturingbranded. Uniform patch placement guide left sleeve wearers heart side right sleeve comes sewn on uniform numerals should touch each other your patrol patch leave 12 space for this patch may come later current year quality unit patch these patches may come later note. Bsa guide to awards and insignia tiger cub, wolf cub, and bear cub scout sheet webelos scout sheet boy scoutvarsity scout sheet scout leader sheet girl scouts insignia placement uniform guides. For every uniform, there is someone that had to sew those unit numerals. Boy scouts of america merit badges should be placed on the scout sash with a spacing of half an inch between the top edge of the sash and the top edge of the badge. Lion scout, tiger scout, bobcat, wolf scout, bear scout, webelos boy scout uniform uniform square knot patches. The right pocket is known as the temporary patch location. Cub scout leaders and female leaders wearing the official uniform shirt or blouse may wear one temporary insignia centered above the boy scouts of america strip.
Merit badge placement on the sash is up to the scout. Feel free to leave comments with questions and ill do my best to answer them for. Custom scout troop unit numerals cub scout pack unit. In particular, any patches on the bottom front, sides or back of the uniform should be removed. Patches and pins placement cub scout pack 420 spokane. Scout leader boy scouts of america 25 west walnut hill lane p. Research specific requirements for brownies and girl scouts too related articles. May 2, 2015 boy scout patch placement diagram patch placement nas. According to the fall winter 2008 edition of the the commissioner, based on the new boy scout centennial uniform design, it has been approved for the commissioner arrowhead honor emblem to be worn on the left sleeve of the commissioners uniform immediately below the council strip.
If you wonder where a patch goes, it is probably a temporary patch. The shirt needs to have a fitted appearance, but not be overly tight. The bsa red patch vest is a perfect place for additional insignia. There are specific guidelines regarding placement of the badges on a scouts uniform. Wearing jamboree insignia the badge and uniform site. Boy scouts of america has been a tradition of many family to help their child get ready for adult hood and help them make many achievements in their. See diagrams below this chart for a visual placement guide. There will be a more detailed video later explaining the exact placement of. The bsa insignia guide discusses all the uniforming, patch placement, and other insignia use. Official placement of insignia female leader uniform inspection sheet right sleeve.
Select a grade level below to find out where to place insignia on a girl scout uniform. What is the correct placement of the arrow of light patch. Or maybe youre taking a look at those knots already on your uniform and wondering whether theyre on the right way. Are scouts required to earn nova awards before moving on to supernova awards.
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. The boy scouts of america realizes that quite often several individuals help to organize a new unit. Class a uniform patch placement girl scout vest, boy scout uniform. Charcoal gray backpackingshorts or long pants should be worn. The uniform inspection sheet has insignia placement guides. 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. Get your scouts cub scout uniform with the click of a single button to save you time and energy. Sea scouts may choose to wear nauticalstyle uniforms using sea scouting insignia available from the bsa supply division. When can adult leaders wear the bsas trained patch. 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. You child is in cub scouts or is looking to go into cub scouts however before you get your child into it you want to know all the things that cub scouts have to offer. See scouting faq page for help they can be displayed on a blanket, vest, wall display, shoebox, or the back of the merit badge sash. 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. A visual guide for awards, badges, patches, and more.
The bsa s trained patch sends a clear message to scouts, fellow scouters and parents. Before you begin to sew, take a look at patch placement requirements for cub scouts and boy scouts. Troop uniform patrol patch placement patrol patches go under the usa flag on the right sleeve of the scout bsa official uniform. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The nova patch is attached via a loop to the button on the right side pocket of the uniform shirt. Boy scouts of america official uniform checklists and guides for badge placement. The cub scout uniform is an important portion of being a true scout. One of the oldest parts of the boy scout uniform, the merit badge sash is the place to display merit badges and more recently activity or special event patches and insignia. Webelosarrow of light uniforms boy scouts montana council. Official placement of insignia on uniform boy scout patches. Everything you need to know about merit badge sashes. Patches and pins placement if youre not quite sure where your scouts newest patch or pin should go, this page will explain it. Scouts, scouters, venturers and adult venturing leaders selected to participate or serve as staff members may wear the jamboree emblem centered above the boy scouts of america strip on the right side of the uniform shirt and above any and all interpreter strips received and above a standard name plate a, immediately after their first.
Official placement of insignia on uniform boy scout. Academics and sports belt loops will fit only on the blue belt. National youth leadership training nylt and the bsa s 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. To further recognize the volunteers effort for organizing additional new units, a program device can be earned and worn on the newunit organizer knot. Cub scout leaders and female leaders wearing the official uniform shirt or blouse may wear one temporary insignia centered above the boy scouts of america. All about cub scout patch placement the spruce crafts. Longsleeved uniforms were much more common in past generations. Everything you need to know about the merit badge sash. The flag orientation of the bsa uniform flag meets u.
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. Click here for scouting at home information and resources. Some of the information here is from the bsa cub scout uniform inspection sheet currently under revision. Scoutingnews approved placement of the commissioner. Venturing has no official uniform that all members must wear. Uniform and insignia of the boy scouts of america wikipedia. If you have questions ask a scoutmaster, or click here to visit the bsa website for official information on all patches and insignia. Only the most recent quality unit award may be worn, 4 inches below the seam. It shows your commitment to the scouting principles and shows you are a good citizen and are ready and willing to help other people. Badge magic is the revolutionary way to attach badges to uniforms, blankets, vests, jackets, backpacks and other items, and you can do it without sewing or ironing.
We did photoshop in the color version of the bsa beaver patrol patch to make it stand out more. Build cub scout, venturing scout or scouts bsa official looks with ease. Simple diagrams show where to display the cub scout badges. A crew may choose to design or purchase a venturing tshirt, polo, or any number of options. This ultimate guide to cub scout patch placement will show you exactly where to put the patches. It includes pants or shorts, shirt with patches properly sewn as described in the uniform inspection sheet, belt, socks, neckwear, identification card, and scout handbook. The american flag is at position 1 on the right sleeve of the cub scout uniform. Existing insignia placement policies related to bsa uniforms shall apply. This award is the only patch worn by both cub scouts and scouts bsa, and patch placement is the same for both.
Uniform insignia placement uniform insignia placement rover scout role insignia if applicable religion in life emblem religious af. Official placement of insignia on uniform boy scout patches, boy. The best place to buy customized scouting tshirts is the web site. Are the patch and pins worn on the uniform or the sash.
Use this guide to fully understand boy scout uniform proper placement. The uniform needs to be treated as a unitworn completely, or not at all. Badges and patch placement differs in each division of girl scouts daisy, brownie, junior, cadette, senior, ambassador and adult. I believe uniform inspections are helpful for dens as well as packs.