Everything You Need to Know About Uniforms

The Cub Scout uniform differs based on grade level.
Check out our uniform requirements and learn how to order uniforms!

Cub Scout Uniform

The Cub Scout uniform is what fosters a collective identity, gives Scouts a place to show off their accomplishments, and lets the community know Scouts are out there doing their best.

While the official uniforms have many pieces, most Cub Scouts wear just the appropriate uniform shirt, neckerchief, and slide. Other parts are optional.

Cub Scouts are considered wearing:

  • Class A uniform when they wear the official uniform shirt

  • Class B uniform means wearing an official Scouting t-shirt for activities, such as one from a camp or ones the pack has designed

Boy Scout uniform featuring navy blue shirt with badges and insignia, red neckerchief.

Class A
Official Scout Uniform

Person wearing a Cub Scout shirt carving wood outdoors

Class B
Pack 1965 T-shirt

Cartoon lion face, "LION" text, fleur-de-lis symbol, yellow background.

Lion - Kindergarten

The Lion Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

  1. Shirt: The official Lion t-shirt.

  2. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

  3. Cap: Official navy-blue Lion cap. (Optional)

  4. Neckerchief: Optional Lion neckerchief. The Lion den decides if they will wear the neckerchief. (Provided by the Pack)

  5. Neckerchief Slide: Optional Lion neckerchief slide. (Provided by the Pack)

Official uniform pants, shorts, or skorts, and Cub Scout socks are optional. The use of these items for Lions is decided by the den leader and families in the den.

Child in Cub Scout uniform with blue shirt, yellow neckerchief, and belt.
Cub Scouts Tiger emblem with a tiger face on an orange diamond shape with a yellow fleur-de-lis.

Tiger - First Grade

The Tiger Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

  1. Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

  2. Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. (Optional)

  3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

  4. Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top. (Optional)

  5. Hat: Official blue hat with orange front and Tiger emblem. (Optional)

  6. Neckerchief: Orange triangular neckerchief with Tiger logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform. (Provided by the Pack)

  7. Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with orange Tiger emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides. (Provided by the Pack)

Boy Scout uniform with badges, orange neckerchief, and decorative belt.
Cub Scouts Wolf rank badge with wolf head illustration and fleur-de-lis symbol.

Wolf - Second Grade

The Wolf Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

  1. Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

  2. Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. (Optional)

  3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

  4. Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Wolf socks have a yellow band on the top. (Optional)

  5. Hat: Official hat red front and Wolf emblem. (Optional)

  6. Neckerchief: Red triangular neckerchief with Wolf logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform. (Provided by the Pack)

  7. Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with red Wolf emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides. (Provided by the Pack)

Cub Scout uniform with badges and red scarf
Cub Scouts Bear badge, featuring a bear face on a diamond-shaped blue and yellow background.

Bear - Third Grade

The Bear Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

  1. Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

  2. Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. (Optional)

  3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

  4. Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top. (Optional)

  5. Hat: Official blue hat with light blue front and Bear emblem. (Optional)

  6. Neckerchief: Light blue triangular neckerchief with Bear logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform. (Provided by the Pack)

  7. Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with light blue Bear emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides. (Provided by the Pack)

Person wearing a blue Cub Scout uniform with badges and patches.
Brown oval badge with a yellow flame shape and blue fleur-de-lis inside.

Webelos - Fourth Grade

The Webelos Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

  1. Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

  2. Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. (Optional)

  3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.

  4. Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top. (Optional)

  5. Hat: Official green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem. (Optional)

  6. Neckerchief: Webelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo. (Provided by the Pack)

  7. Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem. (Provided by the Pack)

Person wearing a Cub Scout uniform with various patches and badges.

Arrow of Light - Fifth Grade

Abstract yellow arrow design on a brown background with yellow border.

The Arrow of Light Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

  1. Shirt: The official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

  2. Pants: The official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants. (Optional)

  3. Belt: Official green web belt with BSA buckle.

  4. Socks: Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. (Optional)

  5. Hat: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA hat. (Optional)

  6. Neckerchief: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA neckerchief. (Provided by the Pack)

  7. Neckerchief Slide: Official Scouts BSA slide with BSA emblem. (Provided by the Pack)

  8. Adventures Colors: The Adventure Colors are worn on the right sleeve to display the Arrow of Light Adventure Pins that have been earned. (Provided by the Pack)

  9. Loops: Official Cub Scouts blue loops are worn on the shoulders of the shirt. (Provided by the Pack)

Boy Scout uniform with badges and neckerchief

Where can I buy uniforms, pack, and den number patches?

Ask your Den Leader about what to buy for your scout.

You can find all the necessary supplies for your scout at our local scout shop:

Northern Virginia Scout Shop
5234 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 321-4836

Alternatively, you can order everything online from the BSA retail store at ScoutStuff.Org