Make sure your new Scouting families know about this limited-time uniform offer
Starting this week, both new and returning families can save 20% on a full Cub Scout, Scouts BSA or Venturing uniform.
MyScoutShop.org is your source for BSA apparel and accessories customized for your unit
Proudly display your BSA pride — down to your specific unit number and location — by purchasing clothing, accessories and other products from the recently launched MyScoutShop.org.
Find a deal during the Scout Shop’s uniform sale
Starting this month and running through Oct. 30, when you buy a uniform shirt, you get a 10% discount on the bottoms, which includes either pants, shorts or skorts.
If you speak a language other than English, here’s a patch you can wear with pride
The interpreter strip is a visible sign to others that you’re available for conversation in a language other than English.
The Scout Shop uniform sale is back, and the timing is perfect
From now through Oct. 31, families can get 25% off any uniform bottom when they buy a uniform top from the same program.
BSA recalls Cub Scout Outdoor Activity pins sold between April 2016 and January 2020
The Boy Scouts of America announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout Outdoor Activity pins that depict a gold animal paw painted on a blue background.
Why is Bear Grylls wearing a World Crest on his sleeve in his TV show ‘Running Wild’?
The purple World Scout Emblem, which BSA members call the World Crest, has been spotted on the host’s sleeve in “Running Wild With Bear Grylls.”
New to Scouting as a Webelos Scout? Yes, you can wear the Bobcat badge
If your Scout just joined Scouting at the Webelos level, they can temporarily wear the Bobcat badge.
Remind your Scouts to combat bullying by showing kindness to their classmates
The BSA is asking Scouts to wear their uniform to school Oct. 16, so they can show their classmates that they have an ally against bullying.
Scout Shop launches first-of-its-kind sale on uniform shirts for all BSA programs
Beginning Aug. 19, the Scout Shop is offering a not-to-be-missed sale on uniforms for all Boy Scouts of America programs.
Minor league baseball team plays in ‘Scout uniform’ jerseys
The Triple-A team has unveiled the special Scouting-themed jersey its players will wear on Scout Day this season. And it looks fantastic.
‘This is why you’re a youth volunteer’: Scoutmaster praises boys’ Good Turn for Scouts BSA troop for girls
The boys in Troop 339 of Ridley Township, Pa., were looking for a way to warmly welcome the members of their linked troop, Troop 339 for girls.
Here are 18 of the best Scouts BSA patrol names so far
For Scouts BSA patrols, a name unites new and old friends. What’s more, it gives Scouts a chance to express their originality.
Wear this patch to show off your status as a founder of your pack, troop, crew or ship
The Founder’s Bar lets youth and adult leaders show off their status as original members of a new pack, troop, crew or ship.
When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind
Proper uniforming is a worthy pursuit, but sometimes that pursuit takes a turn with comments that aren’t friendly, courteous or kind. Let’s discuss.
Details on Scouts BSA uniform, handbook availability
Ahead of the program’s Feb. 1 debut, Scouts BSA uniform items and the Scouts BSA Handbook for Girls have begun arriving at Scout shops and scoutshop.org.
Do you need to match your uniform to specific meetings?
You’re a leader in two different programs. What do you wear?
BSA recalls Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February and August 2018
The Boy Scouts of America on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February 2018 and August 2018.
Do you wear your neckerchief over or under the collar?
Today’s discussion isn’t about whether to wear a neckerchief or which kind is best. It’s about how to wear that neckerchief.
Nametags on Scout uniforms are OK — and probably a good idea for larger troops
At more than 100 Scouts strong, it’s getting to be tougher to know which Scout is Aiden and which is Jayden. That led Tom’s troop to consider nametags.
Ready to sew on your square knot? Here’s how to wear it
Square knots are rectangular representations of a variety of Scouting awards. Most of these awards are for adult volunteers, but some are for Scouts.
Scouting Service Award combines five awards into one cool new square knot
The Scouting Service Award recognizes adults who have earned one of five different awards, each celebrating a leader’s dedication to a segment of Scouting.
NYLT patch offers a new way for Scouts and Venturers to show they’re trained
Young men and young women who have completed National Youth Leadership Training are eligible to wear a new NYLT patch in place of their Trained strip.
Why the Cub Scout uniform matters
The Cub Scout uniform is a tool for recruiting. It’s a way for boys to show off their accomplishments. It provides a sense of belonging.
Neckerchief slides: What’s your go-to look?
With these functional accessories, you and your Scouts are limited only by your imagination. What’s your go-to look for neckerchief slides?
Scout neckerchiefs approved for wear with nonuniform clothing
Scout neckerchiefs, long a symbol of the movement around the world, are approved for wear by American Scouting members whether in or out of uniform.
‘Neatness makes the difference!’ Check out this 1950s uniform inspection sheet
Perfect uniform? Check. Scouts in the 1950s had their uniforms checked using this uniform inspection sheet. A score of 100 out of 100 was the goal.
Why isn’t the World Crest pre-sewn on BSA uniform shirts?
The World Crest, that purple circle worn by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Sea Scouts and Venturers, doesn’t come pre-sewn on uniforms. Here’s why.
Does your troop wear Scout neckerchiefs?
The Guide to Awards and Insignia says Boy Scout neckerchiefs are optional and that troops vote on whether to wear them. What does your troop do?
How the BSA views unauthorized use of the Scout uniform by non-Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America’s symbols, including the Scout uniform you wear every week, are protected under U.S. trademark law. Here’s what that means.