Wondering how to get your child’s uniform ready? This guide to Beaver Scout badge placement helps UK parents understand where each badge goes — and why it matters.

Why Beaver Scout Badge Placement Matters

Badges aren’t just for show. They help celebrate a Beaver’s achievements and make them feel proud of being part of their group. Proper placement keeps uniforms looking smart and helps leaders quickly identify each scout’s progress.

Beaver Scout Uniform Overview

A typical Beaver Scout uniform includes:

• A turquoise sweatshirt
• A neckerchief (group colour)
• A woggle to secure the neckerchief
• Optional: scout trousers or skirt

If your group needs custom neckerchiefs, woggles or badges, Scoutwise offers personalised options made for UK Scout groups.

Where Do Beaver Scout Badges Go on the Uniform?

Here’s a quick reference table for badge positions:

Badge Name	Placement Location
Membership Award	Right chest
Joining In Awards	Above the Membership Award
Challenge Awards	Lower left sleeve
Activity Badges	Right sleeve
Staged Activity Badges	Right sleeve (with Activity Badges)
Chief Scout’s Award	Top left chest
Group Name Tape	Above Chief Scout’s Award (left chest)
Scotland / Northern Ireland Badge	Left sleeve, above District Badge
District Badge	Left sleeve
County/Area/Region Badge	Left sleeve below District Badge
Leadership Stripe	Upper left sleeve
YouShape Award	Left sleeve, near cuff
Cornwell/Commendation Awards	Upper left shoulder
Union Flag	Top left shoulder
Wales Badge	Left shoulder (and on scarf if worn)
Occasional Badges	Right chest
Custom Group Badge (on necker or chest)	Either scarf or left sleeve depending

Ask your leader if you’re ever unsure. Diagrams are usually available through the official Scouts UK website.

Tips for Attaching Beaver Badges

• Sewing: Most reliable option
• Badge tape: Quick fix, but not as durable long-term
• Avoid: Ironing unless the badge is labelled as iron-on

Want a custom badge to represent your group’s next adventure? Scoutwise can design one to match your camp theme or group identity.

Moving Up to Cubs: Which Badges Can You Keep?

Some badges carry over when your child moves on:

• Chief Scout’s Bronze Award
• Highest stage of any Staged Activity Badge
• Most recent Joining-In Award

Other badges usually stay on the old uniform or are sewn onto a camp blanket as keepsakes.

Learn more in our Cub Scout badge placement guide.

Common Beaver Badge Placement Mistakes

• Putting badges on the wrong sleeves
• Following US badge diagrams (they’re different!)
• Using glue or heat on non-iron-on badges

FAQs About Beaver Scout Badge Placement

Where do Beaver badges go on the uniform?

• Membership: left chest
• Joining-In: above membership
• Challenge: left sleeve
• Activity: right sleeve
• Staged: under challenge badges on left sleeve

How should I attach badges?
Sewing is best. Badge tape works short-term. Avoid glue.

Can badges be moved between uniforms?
Some can, especially if your child is progressing to Cubs. See our Cub badge placement guide.

Where can I get custom group badges?
Scoutwise designs and delivers custom woven and embroidered badges for UK Scout groups.

Final Thoughts on Beaver Scout Badge Placement

Getting badge placement right helps your child feel part of something bigger. It builds pride and shows off everything they’ve achieved. If you’re ever unsure, just ask your group leader or check the diagrams on scouts.org.uk.

And if your group wants something unique — from neckers to badges — Scoutwise is here to help make it special.