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
Class A
Official Scout Uniform
Class B
Pack 1965 T-shirt
Lion - Kindergarten
The Lion Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official Lion t-shirt.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Cap: Official navy-blue Lion cap. (Optional)
Neckerchief: Optional Lion neckerchief. The Lion den decides if they will wear the neckerchief. (Provided by the Pack)
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.
Tiger - First Grade
The Tiger Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. (Optional)
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top. (Optional)
Hat: Official blue hat with orange front and Tiger emblem. (Optional)
Neckerchief: Orange triangular neckerchief with Tiger logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform. (Provided by the Pack)
Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with orange Tiger emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides. (Provided by the Pack)
Wolf - Second Grade
The Wolf Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. (Optional)
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Wolf socks have a yellow band on the top. (Optional)
Hat: Official hat red front and Wolf emblem. (Optional)
Neckerchief: Red triangular neckerchief with Wolf logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform. (Provided by the Pack)
Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with red Wolf emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides. (Provided by the Pack)
Bear - Third Grade
The Bear Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. (Optional)
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top. (Optional)
Hat: Official blue hat with light blue front and Bear emblem. (Optional)
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)
Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with light blue Bear emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides. (Provided by the Pack)
Webelos - Fourth Grade
The Webelos Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue. (Optional)
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top. (Optional)
Hat: Official green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem. (Optional)
Neckerchief: Webelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo. (Provided by the Pack)
Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem. (Provided by the Pack)
Arrow of Light - Fifth Grade
The Arrow of Light Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
Shirt: The official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: The official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants. (Optional)
Belt: Official green web belt with BSA buckle.
Socks: Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. (Optional)
Hat: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA hat. (Optional)
Neckerchief: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA neckerchief. (Provided by the Pack)
Neckerchief Slide: Official Scouts BSA slide with BSA emblem. (Provided by the Pack)
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)
Loops: Official Cub Scouts blue loops are worn on the shoulders of the shirt. (Provided by the Pack)
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