{"alias":"contentPage","byline":null,"standfirst":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EWearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone feel part of the group.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EScouts uniform\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOur uniform consists of a sweatshirt or shirt/blouse, which you can sew some of your badges onto, and a coloured scarf or \u0027necker\u2019 to represent your local group. There are lots of other optional uniform and accessories you can wear, such as hats, hoodies, trousers or shorts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can buy Scout uniforms either from our online\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Scout Store\u0022\u003EScout Store\u003C/a\u003E or from a local supplier. If you\u2019re not sure where to start, your group\u2019s volunteers should be able to give you more information about what to buy and where to buy it. They may even know if someone is selling a uniform second hand. There may be \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/grants-from-uk-scouts/\u0022 title=\u0022Grants from UKHQ\u0022\u003Egrants\u003C/a\u003E or pre-loved uniform donations available locally to help you buy a uniform too, so ask your group for more details.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","image":"/media/19342/cubs-sitting-along-log.jpg","width":7000,"height":4667,"altText":"Two Cubs in green uniforms and neckers in a forest sitting on the branch of a tree.","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EWhat it costs to go to Scouts\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe typical cost of Scouts for a young person is around \u00A3372 a year. However, this cost can vary depending on where you are, from \u00A320-\u00A3500 a year. Some groups charge more and some charge less.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019s also the cost of uniform. For example, it\u2019s \u00A318 for a Cubs jumper and \u00A325 for a Scouts uniform shirt. However, there\u0027s always the option to buy or use pre-loved uniforms too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere can be extra costs for day trips and specific activities, such as external trips and camps. These are planned well in advance and to a fixed budget that families can plan for. There are often ways to \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-things-locally/grants-and-funds-for-your-local-group/fundraising-support/\u0022 title=\u0022Fundraising Support\u0022\u003Efundraise\u003C/a\u003E or to pay in instalments. A typical weekend camp is likely to cost \u00A330 and a week-long camp can cost \u00A3120 (plus travel costs), depending on location and activities on offer. \u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENo one should be excluded from Scouts because of cost. 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Please speak to your local volunteers if you\u2019ve any concerns about this.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u0027s easy to find out where all your hard-earned badges go, have a look at your section:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/squirrels/squirrels-uniform-and-badge-placement/\u0022 title=\u0022Squirrels uniform and badge placement\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ESquirrels\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/beavers/beavers-uniform-and-badge-placement/\u0022 title=\u0022Beavers uniform and badge placement\u0022\u003EBeavers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/cubs/cubs-uniform-and-badge-placement/\u0022 title=\u0022Cubs uniform and badge placement\u0022\u003ECubs\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/scouts/scouts-uniform-and-badge-placement/\u0022 title=\u0022Scouts uniform and badge placement\u0022\u003EScouts\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/explorers/explorer-uniform-and-badge-placement/\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer uniform and badge placement\u0022\u003EExplorers\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","link":null,"colour":"#f1f1f1","title":"Where do badges go?","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]},{"items":[{"type":"Image top","cta":"Shop now","body":"\u003Cp\u003EMake your shopping count: invest in your community. By purchasing at Scout Store, you directly give back to your local groups and change lives.\u003C/p\u003E","link":{"name":"Scout Store","id":null,"url":"https://shop.scouts.org.uk/","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#490499","title":"Visit Scout Store","image":"/media/20434/a-beaver-scout-wearing-a-yellow-necker-and-stood-with-his-hands-behind-his-back-he-has-lots-of-badges-and-is-smilingmin.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dae195dab6a2f0","imageFocus":"Centre","imageId":36709,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"Centre","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"Get your personalised uniform","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can choose to have your uniform personalised with your child\u2019s name or initials. Scout Store are delighted to offer the official uniform service, creating official personalised sweatshirts and polo shirts for our Squirrels, Beavers and Cub Scouts. 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