The Scouts is a uniformed organisation, all youth and adult members wear uniform. What is actually worn will depend on the activity and will always be what is appropriate and practical for the occasion. Section leaders will specify what is to be worn.
Beavers wear an official blue sweatshirt
Cubs wear an official green sweatshirt
Scouts wear an official long-sleeved teal shirt
Adults wear a beige long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt or blouse
All members wear navy blue trousers or skirts. Official activity trousers are available from Scout Shops, similar trousers from other shops are acceptable. For Scouts and leaders, a leather Scout belt and buckle is worn.
Badges that all members wear are: on right sleeve immediately below the Scout logo, a 1st Barnham name tape and District (Arundel & Littlehampton) and County (West Sussex) badges and, on the left breast pocket, the Membership badge. Everyone wears a 1st Barnham scarf (gold) with a woggle (coloured to identify Six or Lodge, for Cubs and Beavers; leather for Scouts and adults.)
Badges, scarves and woggles are provided by the Group.
Above: Badges that are worn on the right sleeve.
Above: The Membership Badge, worn by all Scouts
Apart from what is listed above, we wear no other uniform – we do not wear hats. Please do not buy anything else for your child.
Uniform can be purchased online from Scout Store – the official supplier or from One-Stop Scouting
Group Polo Shirts are not official uniform, but may be worn for informal activities if the leader-in-charge advises you in advance. They are a comfortable alternative to uniform when appropriate, particularly for outdoor summer activities.
Group Polo Shirts are available in children’s sizes:
5-6 yrs (26″), 7-8 yrs (28″), 9-10 yrs (30″), 11-13 yrs (32″) and in adult’s sizes XS (36″), Small (38″), Medium (40″), Large (44″), XL (46″), 2XL (48″), 3XL (52″) and 4XL (54″) at £8.00 each.
Scout (Red) Hoodies are not official uniform, but may be worn by Scouts (not Beavers and Cubs) for informal activities at the discretion of the Scout Leaders.
Hoodies are available in sizes:
11-13 yrs (32″), XS (36″), Small (38″), Medium (40″), Large (44″), XL (46″), 2XL (48″) and 3XL (52″) at £15.00 each.
PreLoved Uniform
We know children grow quickly, so to help you save money, we operate a PreLoved (second hand) Uniform Shop, from which you can buy good, clean preloved uniform at very reasonable prices. If you have uniform that you no longer need, you can donate it to the Group. Details of our current stock are here.
Orders and payment
To buy used uniform, Group Polo shirts or Scout Hoodies, please email our shop coordinator: uniform@1stbarnhamscouts.org.uk with details of the item(s) and size required, your child’s name and the section they attend. Orders will usually be available for collection at your child’s next section meeting or collection from the shop coordinator. Our preferred payment method is bank transfer, details will be provided on confirmation of order.