Bead Colors

In Boy Scouts, bead colors are used to represent achievements and progress, Here’s a brief description of typical bead colors and their significance –

  • Red – Hike
  • White – Snow on Campout
  • Blue – Below 32 degrees on Campout
  • Green – Good weather on Campout
  • Black – Rain on Campout
  • Yellow – Cabin Campout
  • Orange – Activity
  • Clear – 0 degrees on Campout
  • Brown – End of a long term Campout
  • Purple – Awarded for every 25 miles of Hiking
  • Light Blue – Service Project (Troop Sponsored)
  • Light Orange – Patrol Activity