- On Scouting

When should youth and adults wear the Eagle Scout medal?

When (and where) adult and youth Eagle Scouts should wear the Eagle Scout medal is the subject of our latest Ask the Expert.

Rumor control: No, Cub Scout uniforms aren’t changing

There seems to be a rumor out there that all Cub Scouts will begin wearing the tan Boy Scout uniform shirt. This is absolutely false.

Oscar de la Renta, designer of Scout uniforms worn by millions, dies at 82

Oscar de la Renta, the renowned fashion designer who reimagined the official Scout uniform into a look that became synonymous with Scouting, has died.

Debunking myths about wearing camouflage in Scouting

Is camouflage clothing appropriate for wear during Scouting activities? The BSA expert says there’s a simple answer and a gray area.

Have your say in the next generation of Venturing uniforms

It’s time to update the Venturing uniform, and the BSA’s older-youth program wants your help. Answer these six questions to get started.

Spotted in Scouting magazine: Merit badge sashes worn on belts

“A merit badge sash is never worn on the belt.” So why does the latest issue of Scouting magazine show Scouts doing just that?

In Troop 501, wearing jeans with the uniform a fine fit

Made up of Scouts who can barely afford to participate in Scouting, Troop 501 has more important things to worry about than official Scout pants.

What do the different colors of Scouting shoulder loops mean?

Blue, orange, silver, gold and two shades of green. Scouting shoulder loops come in multiple colors and are a quick way to identify the primary program to which a Scout or Scouter belongs.

On wearing a kilt with the Scout uniform

What is the BSA policy on wearing kilts with the Boy Scout or Venturing uniform? Find out what the experts said.

Can youth wear the NESA Life Member square knot?

Justin, a youth and lifetime member of the National Eagle Scout Association, asks whether he can wear the silver-bordered NESA Life Member square knot.