For parents
Badge placement
Where to place badges on the uniform and how to wear them.
About badges
Badges show what young people have achieved in Scouting. They are awarded for taking part in activities, learning new skills and making a commitment to the Scout Promise.
Badges are provided by the Group and are included in the termly subscription. Sew them onto the uniform in the positions shown in the diagrams below.
Types of badge
Core
Awarded as part of membership. Includes the Group name tape, World Membership Badge and District Badge.
Activity
Awarded for taking part in activities over time. Worn on the left sleeve. Your child completes a number of tasks or challenges.
Staged
Progressive awards in stages of difficulty. They carry across all sections — only the highest stage achieved is worn.
Challenge
Worn on the right breast for high achievement in a particular area. Completing all of them earns the Chief Scout's Award.
Where do badges go?
Choose your child's section to see where each badge goes.
Activity and Staged badges go on the left sleeve in any order. For every other badge the position matters, so follow the diagram.
The City of Newcastle District Badge goes where the diagram shows “Regional Badges”.
Beavers
Ages 7–8
Quick guide
- Left sleeve: Activity and Staged badges, in any order
- Right breast: Challenge badges
- All other badges: follow the diagram exactly
Need help?
Log in to Online Scout Manager (opens in a new tab) and choose Badges, then Uniform, to see a diagram for your child.
Cubs
Ages 8–10½
Quick guide
- Left sleeve: Activity and Staged badges, in any order
- Right breast: Challenge badges
- All other badges: follow the diagram exactly
Need help?
Log in to Online Scout Manager (opens in a new tab) and choose Badges, then Uniform, to see a diagram for your child.
Scouts
Ages 10½–14
Quick guide
- Left sleeve: Activity and Staged badges, in any order
- Right breast: Challenge badges
- All other badges: follow the diagram exactly
Need help?
Log in to Online Scout Manager (opens in a new tab) and choose Badges, then Uniform, to see a diagram for your child.