Uniforms
Wearing the Uniform
In general, every Cub Scout should wear his uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack.
When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other physical activities, a pack may opt to have the Cub Scouts wear an alternate uniform, such as an activity shirt. These are sometimes refered to as Class B Uniforms.
Pack leaders should provide advance notice of any occasion when the boys should wear anything other than the complete uniform.
Here are some tips for wearing the uniform:
DO keep the uniform clean and in good repair. The official uniform is a sturdy, machine-washable garment that will last for years with proper care.
DO be sure to wear the complete uniform. A Cub Scout wearing a uniform with parts missing is not in uniform.
DO NOT wear non-BSA badges, awards, or insignia on the Cub Scout uniform or make any alterations to the uniform or insignia.
DO NOT mix uniform parts with non-uniform clothing, such as wearing a uniform cap with other clothing or wearing the uniform shirt with blue jeans. The uniform should be treated as a unit—worn in its entirety, or not at all.
Any time you are uncertain about uniform regulations, ask the den leader for guidance.
Class A Guidlines
Wear the official Class A uniform to all Pack events.
When interacting with the public, the scouts must wear dark blue pants (not blue jeans).
Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts wear the tan Boy Scout shirt and olive green pants.
Shirts MUST be tucked in at all times.
Neckerchiefs may be worn above or below the collar.
Closed-toed sneakers, hiking boots, or dress shoes should be worn with this uniform.
Open-toed shoes and Crocs are not permitted at camping, hiking, or other similar outdoor activities.
Heelies may not be worn at anytime regardless of whether the Scout is wearing a Class A or Class B uniform. Fortunately, this fad seems to have passed.
Class B Guidelines
Class B shirts are only worn to pack campouts and upon direction of the Cubmaster. Otherwise, class A uniforms are worn at all times.
Class B shirts may also be worn to summer camp unless different instructions are given.
Any pants or shorts are permitted (blue, olive green, or denim are preferred). The shirt is not tucked in.
The rank-specific official hat is worn, and scouts should salute when in the class B uniform.
Do not wear the neckerchief or any patches or pins.
The previous (yellow) class B shirt style is authorized for wear.
Lion Cubs
Lions only have one uniform, the blue t-shirt with Lion logo and optional Lion hat. It can be worn to all den and pack events.
Cub scouts are awarded medals, pins, loops, and patches for various activities. Most are wearable on the uniform, but there’s a limit to how many can fit. See the Cub Scout insignia guide for more details.
Extra patches and pins can be worn on a red felt vest (official BSA version or homemade) over the class A uniform.
Buy Cub Scout uniforms in person from the Northern Virginia Scout Shop at 9190 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814
You can also get uniforms online at scoutshop.org.
Going in person is easier because the staff will help set you up with a complete and correct uniform. They will also sew on patches for a discounted price.