Uniform Cubs and Scouts have a uniform that they wear during their weekly meetings and often on trips away. Below are details on the uniforms for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Links to some online shops selling Cubs and scouts uniforms are listed at the bottom of this page What Beavers wear Beaver uniform consists of a blue sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and a coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent your local group. There are lots of other optional accessories you can wear such as hats, hoodies, navy blue trousers or shorts, if you’d like to. Why uniform is important Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means you can run around and get messy without ruining your other clothes. It makes you feel part of a team. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out. And it gives you a place to show off all the brilliant badges you earn. Where to buy your uniform Uniform can either be bought from various online shops. If you’re not sure where to start, adult volunteers can give you more information about what to buy and where to buy it. Here’s where to sew on those badges Cubs Uniform Cub uniform consists of a green sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and a coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent your local group. There are lots of other optional accessories you can wear such as hats, hoodies, navy blue trousers or shorts. Why is uniform important? Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone feel part of the Pack. It also gives you a place to show off all the badges you earn. Where to buy your uniform Uniform can either be bought from various online shops. If you’re not sure where to start, adult volunteers can give you more information about what to buy and where to buy it. Here’s where to sew on those badges Scouts Uniform Usually, this consists of a teal green shirt or blouse with their badges sewn on, which they pair with a scarf, known as a necker. Alongside their shirts, Scouts might wear the accompanying blue uniform trousers or skirt, or they might save their uniform bottoms to wear for special occasions like awards ceremonies and public events – choosing to wear something more casual with their shirt during the week. Optional accessories such as hats, hoodies, are also available. Where can I buy my uniform? Uniform can be bought from various online shops. If you’re not sure where to start, or could use a little help with uniform costs, fear not. Your Scout leader can chat to you about options. The most important thing when you first arrive is wearing something that you feel natural and comfortable in. Here’s where to sew on those badges Explorers Uniform Once they’ve had time to settle in to the group, Explorers get their own set of uniform to wear during meetings and on trips away. Usually, this consists of a beige shirt or blouse with their badges sewn on, which they pair with their Unit scarf – if they’re an independent Unit – or Group scarf, if their Unit is merged with a Scout Troop. This will vary slightly if your Explorer Unit is part of the Air Scouts or Sea Scouts. See below for uniform diagrams. Alongside their shirts, Explorers might wear the accompanying blue uniform trousers or skirt, or they might save their uniform bottoms to wear for special occasions like awards ceremonies and public events – choosing to wear something more casual with their shirt during the week. Optional accessories such as hats, hoodies, are also available. Where you buy your uniform Uniform can either be bought from various online shops. If you’re not sure where to start, or could use a little help with uniform costs, fear not. Your Explorer leader can chat to you about options. The most important thing when you first arrive is wearing something that you feel natural and comfortable in. Where to sew those badges… 1st Pocklington Necker The scouts necker is worn as part of the uniform of all sections, and identifies the Scout Group that the members belong to. Our necker is scouts green with a orange border. A necker will be provided when someone is invested. Pocklington Explorers Necker The explorer necker is worn as part of the uniform of the explorer section, and identifies the District explorer unit that the members belong to. Our explorer necker is scouts black with a orange border. A necker will be provided when someone is invested. Online Uniform Shops The Scouts Association shop Glasgow Scouts Store Sheffield Scout and Guide Shop