Uniform
Wearing a uniform is comfortable and practical. It means no one feels left out and helps everyone feel part of the group. Our uniform consists of a sweatshirt (or shirt for the Scout & Explorer sections) that you can sew badges on and a coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent our group. There are lots of other optional accessories you can wear such as hats, hoodies, trousers or shorts.
Wearing a uniform is comfortable and practical. It means no one feels left out and helps everyone feel part of the group. Our uniform consists of a sweatshirt (or shirt for the Scout section) that you can sew badges on and a coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent our group. There are lots of other optional accessories you can wear such as hats, hoodies, trousers or shorts.
A uniform can either be bought from the online shop (the Scout Store) or from our local Merseyside Scout Shop in Birkenhead. If you’re not sure where to start, we can give you more information about what to buy and where to buy it. The staff in the local Scout Shop are also very knowledgeable and helpful. They will guide you through the process and assist you in working out what you need.
A uniform can either be bought from the online shop (the Scout Store) or from our local Merseyside Scout Shop in Birkenhead. If you’re not sure where to start, we can give you more information about what to buy and where to buy it. The staff in the local Scout Shop are also very knowledgeable and helpful. They will guide you through the process and assist you in working out what you need.
Badge Locations
Membership Badge
This is the badge you receive when you are invested into the Group and make your promise. It shows everybody that you are a member of the Scout Association.
This badge is sewn in place on the left chest over your heart.
Activity Badges
There are loads of Activity Badges for you to complete while you are a Scout.
These cover everything you could possibly be interested in, from Adventure to Science, Computers to Music. Some are staged so that you can earn higher levels as you improve. These badges are the same within Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. These badges are sewn in place on the left arm facing outwards for everyone to see!
District Badge & Name Tape
These badges you receive when you are invested into the Group. It shows everybody that you belong to the 12th Crosby Scout Group part of Merseyside District are a member of the Scout Association.
This badge is sewn on the upper right arm.
Joining In Awards
You will receive a Joining In Award each year you are in the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Explorers so that everyone knows how long you have been a member of the Scout Group. When you receive a Joining In Award, don’t forget to remove the previous one. .
This badge is sewn in place above the World Membership Badge
Patrol Badges
You will receive a Patrol Badge at your Investiture into the Scouts. We have four patrols Foxes, Wolfs, Eagles & Hawks. You May also be chosen as a Patrol Leader this means you lead your choesen patrol and take on extra responsibility.
This badge is sewn below the District & Name Tape on the upper right arm. For Scouts only this will be below the Patrol badge.
District Year Badges
You will receive a District Badge at the start of a new calendar year. This is swapped out for the latest one and the precious is added to your camp blanket.
This badge is sewn below the District & Name Tape on the upper right arm. For Scouts only this will be below the Patrol badge.
Uniform
Our uniform is a key identity of our movement. It helps us to look smart and creates a sense of unity. Every young person in our group gets invested into the movement and is presented with their neckerchief and group badges.
Beavers wear a light blue jumper, polo shirt and neckerchief along with smart shoes and trousers – often from their school uniform. To learn more about their uniform, head over to the Uniform page.