Chartwell Scout Group members wear a grey Scouting NZ Land Scout shirt, the Chartwell Scout scarf, woggle, black shorts/skort/skirt or trousers, and black covered shoes.
You can buy a new shirt from Scouting Direct. Shirts cost approximately $42. Check the sizing carefully on the website before you buy as the shirts tend to be on the larger side. We purchased a size 6 shirt for a Kea Scout and it is still being worn as a Scout.
Sometimes there are second hand shirts available on Trade Me, and it is always worth talking to the section leader to see if there are any second hand shirts available within the group.
The Chartwell Scout Group scarf and woggle will be given to your child on their investiture as a scout along with a Chartwell Scout badge and a Waikato Zone badge. (A woggle is a band of fabric or leather through which the scarf is threaded – i.e. it holds the scarf together and keeps it snug against the collar).
If your child has black school uniform shorts these can be worn, or you can obtain an inexpensive pair of black shorts from The Warehouse or Kmart. Shoes should be (mostly) black and have covered-in toes. For safety reasons jandals are not acceptable. The uniform is expected to be worn at each weekly session. However, for many external activities only the scarf needs to be worn. Leaders will inform you of the clothing requirement prior to each. In addition, we appreciate it isn't always possible to get togged up to come to scouts every week. Make your best effort to wear the uniform shirt and scarf, but many children do not wear black shorts/shoes unless it is a formal event such as an ANZAC parade.