Uniforms
An important part of the Cub Scouting experience is wearing the uniform. The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. Its uniforms help to create a sense of belonging. Wearing a uniform gives members a sense of identification and commitment. The uniform provides a place to proudly display the awards and badges earned.
In general, every Scout should wear his uniform, called the Field Uniform or Class A, to all meetings and special activities of the 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, called the Activity Uniform or Class B. This alternate uniform consists of a scouting related activity t-shirt, which may be designed by the pack.
Obtaining a Uniform
The official Cub Scout uniform is available at hundreds of locations across the nation, including the local council, nationally-operated Scout Shops and other licensed retailers. Visit www.scoutstuff.org to order online or stop at our local Scout store:
Capitol Trophy
405 N. 4th Street
Bismarck, ND 58501
701-223-5670
http://www.capitaltrophy.com/BoyScouts.html
The Basic Uniform of the Cub Scouts
Throughout the four levels of Cub Scouting, the basic uniform remains the same for Tiger Cubs, Wolf Scouts and Bear Scouts with the differences occurring in the uniform accessories. Webelos Scouts have a choice of two uniform types.
Cub Scouts have a choice of wearing a long or short sleeved button flap pocket shirt. Both styles have an American flag emblem on the shoulder and the words Boys Scouts of America in gold letters above the right pocket. Cub Scouts also have the choice of wearing navy blue uniform pants or shorts made of a polyester/cotton blend or switchback pants which are easy to care for and stain resistant.
Tiger Cubs
An official Tiger Cub uniform also consists of the following:
- A blue and orange neckerchief with the Tiger Cub logo
- A neckerchief slide with the Tiger Cub logo
- A blue and orange baseball style cap with the Tiger Cub logo
- A blue web belt with a Tiger Cub belt buckle
- Blue socks topped with an orange band in three lengths: crew, ankle and knee
Wolf Scout
An official Wolf Scout uniform also consists of the following:
- A blue and yellow neckerchief with the Wolf Scout logo
- A neckerchief slide with the Wolf Scout logo
- A blue and yellow baseball style cap with the Wolf Scout logo
- A blue web belt with a Wolf Scout belt buckle
- Blue socks topped with a yellow band in three lengths: crew, ankle and knee
Bear Scout
An official Bear Scout uniform also consists of the following:
- A two-toned blue neckerchief with the Bear Scout logo
- A neckerchief slide with the Bear Scout logo
- A two-toned blue baseball style cap with the Bear Scout logo
- A blue web belt with a Bear Scout belt buckle
- Blue socks topped with a yellow band in three lengths: crew, ankle and knee
Webelos
Webelos have the option of wearing the basic navy blue Cub Scout uniform or the tan and olive uniform based on the Boy Scouts uniform. The decision is made by den. The tan and olive uniform consists of a tan shirt in either short or long sleeved style along with olive green pants, shorts or switchback pants. The shirt has an American flag emblem on the shoulder, the words Boy Scouts of America in red letters above the right pocket and shoulder loops.
An official Webelos Scout uniform also consists of the following:
- A plaid neckerchief with the Webelos emblem
- A neckerchief slide with the Webelos logo
- An olive green and plaid baseball style cap with the Webelos logo
- A web belt with a Webelos belt buckle
- Olive socks topped with a red band in three lengths: crew, ankle and knee
Badges and Insignia
When a boy first joins Cub Scouting, his uniform will display only those badges that identify his status: the World Crest, which shows him to be a member of the worldwide Scouting movement; the national flag; his council strip; and his pack number. As he progresses, the Cub Scout will earn badges, pins, medals, and other insignia that tell of his accomplishments in Scouting. These items should be added to the uniform only after they have been earned. For more information on badges and insignia as well as proper placement on a uniform, see the Badges & Insignia page on our website.