Uniforms - Bryan on Scouting

Details on Scouts BSA uniform, handbook availability in advance of Feb. 1 launch

January 18, 2019 31

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?

October 16, 2018 56

You’re a leader in two different programs. What do you wear?

BSA recalls Cub Scout neckerchief slides sold between February and August 2018

September 27, 2018 16

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?

May 4, 2018 73

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

November 27, 2017 38

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

March 15, 2017 33

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

February 17, 2017 48

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

November 5, 2015 56

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.

When encouraging proper uniforming becomes unkind

October 21, 2015 288

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.

Why the Cub Scout uniform matters

October 7, 2015 22

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.