Scouts Canada Q&A – Uniform Badges

Q- If a youth member has started to display badges on his/her sash, may they continue to do so?

A - Scouts Canada have been shaping the future for over 103 years. The uniform revitalization reflects the organization’s commitment to innovation and to meeting the changing needs and wants of its members and Canadian youth. It’s been more than 20 years since the Scouts uniform was reviewed, and the vision was clear from the outset — the uniform had to reflect not only who Scouts were but also who Scouts are today. The new uniform respects the great heritage of Scouts and signals its bright future.

Q- The Cubs and Scouts uniform diagrams do not show the complete badge line-up. Have some been eliminated?

A - No, the program badges for both sections remain the same. The new designs are simply smaller in size and are now woven instead of embroidered.

Q - The new uniform diagrams indicate that Cubs and Scouts badges now are to be worn on the sleeves. Is there enough space to display all of the badges?

A - No, there is not enough space to display all of the earned badges on the sleeves. Two alternate display options have been developed: (i) A badge collector binder similar to a stamp collecting book and; (ii) A wall banner. Both will be available this fall at all Scout Shops or online at Scoutshop.ca.

Q - How can the badges be applied to the sleeves?

A - There are three badge application options. The first is the same as the current method, which is to sew badges on. The second is to iron them on. Note that iron-on badges are permanent (i.e., they cannot be removed).

The third option is to use the adhesive Badge Magic™. The “Badge MagicTM Badge Kit” is a product currently being sold and used by Boy Scouts of America. It is an adhesive sheet that makes badge application easy — without sewing or ironing. Here’s how it works: (i) Badges are adhered to a Badge Magic™ sheet and pressure applied; (ii) Badges are peeled off and then then adhered directly to sleeves. Badges adhered with Badge Magic™ are also removable.

“Badge MagicTM Badge Kits” are available in two formats: (i) Precut for Cubs and Scouts; and (ii) a “cut- to-fit” for all other Sections. One sheet retails for $8.99 and will be available this fall at all Scout Shops or online at Scoutshop.ca. To learn more about Badge Magic™ visit www.badgemagic.com.

Q - When will the badges be available?

A - The new Cub Scouts, Scouts and Venturer badges will be available this fall at all Scout Shops or online at Scoutshop.ca.

Uniform Insignia PlacementBeaver Scout Uniform Vest (front)

Uniform Insignia Placements (September, 2011)

Lodge badge

Service Stripes

Group crest(Bottom of the crest is lined up with SC Logo on left chest)

Council badgeArea badge

Sponsor / Partner Emblem(Necker point)Beaver Scout Necker

Scouting Awards

Tail(attached with button)

(3 colours)

Sponsor / Partner Emblem(Necker point)Cub Scout Necker

Uniform Insignia PlacementCub Scout Uniform ShirtUniform Insignia Placements (September 2011)

Activity Badges

Six Insignia

Group crest

Religion in Life Emblem

Religious Affiliation (optional placement)

Cub ScoutActivity Awards

Area crest

Flex badge

Stars

ServiceStripes

Link badges

Council Crest

Language Strip

World ScoutEnvironmentProgramme

2007 Emblem

Cub ScoutActivity Awards

Scouting Awards

Cubs - Assistant Patrol Leader

Cubs - Patrol Leader

Sponsor / Partner Emblem(Necker point)Scout Necker

Uniform Insignia PlacementScout Uniform Shirt

Uniform Insignia Placements (September 2011)

Year Round Camper Awards

Fast Badge

Challenge Badges

Group crest

Chief Scout’s Award

Language Strip

Sea Scouts Strip

Area crest

Voyageur Award

Pathfinder Award

ServiceStripes

Link badges

Council Crest

Pathfinder Activity Awards(Centred over pocket)

World ScoutEnvironmentProgramme

2007 Emblem

Religion in LifeEmblem

Voyageur Activity Awards

Scouting Awards

Patrol Insignia

Religious Affiliation (optional

placement)

Scouts - Assistant Patrol Leader

Scouts - Patrol Leader

Sea Scouts - Regular

Sea Scouts - Assistant Patrol Leader

Sea Scouts - Patrol Leader

Sponsor / Partner Emblem(Necker point)Venturer Scout Necker

Uniform Insignia PlacementVenturer Scout Uniform Shirt

Uniform Insignia Placements (September 2011)

Agency Awards

Activity Awards

Group crest

Language Strip

Area crest

Focus Badge

ServiceStripes

Link badges

Council Crest

World ScoutEnvironmentProgramme

2007 Emblem

OutdoorsmanAward,

Venturer Award

Canadian TrailsAward

Religion in LifeEmblem

Scouting Awards

Sea VenturerScout Strip

Chief Scout’s Award

Amory Award

Role Insignia (if applicable)

Duke ofEdinburghAward

Queen’s VenturerScout Award

Religious Affiliation (optional

placement)

Venturer - Sea Scouts

Rover Scout Strip orSea Rover Scout Strip

Chief Scout’s Award

Area crest

Group crest

Scouts of the WorldAward

Duke ofEdinburghAward

Queen’s VenturerScout Award

RamblerBadge

AgencyAward

Link badges

ServiceStripes

2007 Emblem

World ScoutEnvironmentProgramme

Religion in LifeEmblem

Scouting Awards

Focus Badge

Council Crest

Role Insignia(if applicable)

Uniform Insignia PlacementRover Scout Uniform Shirt

Uniform Insignia Placements (September 2011)

Rover Scout Necker

Religious Affiliation (optional

placement)

Rover - Sea Scouts

Sponsor / Partner Emblem(Necker point)Adult Necker

Uniform Insignia PlacementAdult Uniform Shirt

Uniform Insignia Placements (September 2011)

Agency Award

Group crest

Area crest

Emblem and/or 1967 Emblem

Scouting Awards

ServiceStripes

Council Crest

Religion in Life Emblem

Adult Recognition Award

Role Insignia

2007

Religious Affiliation (optional

placement)