Uniforms
Just like other team activities, Cub Scouts and adult leaders wear uniforms during Scouting activities.
Cub Scout uniforms demonstrate membership in the group (everyone is dressed alike) and display individual achievement (Scout's badges and loops they’ve earned). Wearing the uniform to meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, a sense of belonging, and good behavior.
Scouts wear their Field uniforms (commonly called Class "A") to all pack and den Meetings unless told otherwise. Activity (Class "B") uniforms are used for less formal activities.
Class "A" Uniform
Short- or long-sleeve blue Scout shirt*
Cub Scout blue shorts, pants, or skort*
Belt
Neckerchief*
Neckerchief slide*
Scout hat (optional)
Brag vest (optional)
Closed-toe shoes
Class "B" Uniform
Cub Scout T-shirt
Scout hat (optional)
Other clothing appropriate for the activity
Notes:
Lions wear a Lion T-shirt instead of the blue Scout shirt and neckerchief.
Cap and neckerchief colors change with each Cub Scout rank.
Arrow of Light Scouts (5th graders) transition from the Cub Scout blue shirts and pants/shorts/skort to the BSA tan shirts and green pants/shorts/skort.
Clean pants/shorts of any durable material in good repair are acceptable in place of the official Cub Scout shorts, pants, or skort.
Check out the Official Cub Scout Uniform Guide for more information.
Where to Get Uniforms
New Class "A" uniform items:
Free/discounted "experienced" uniforms, handbooks, etc.:
Pack uniform bank -- free for everyone
Online resellers, auction sites, etc. -- just check with your den leader to be sure it's a current style
Class "B" shirts can be purchased from the pack (in both youth and adult sizes).
Brag Vests
During their time in Cub Scouts, your child can earn a variety of patches in recognition of their accomplishments and commemorate the activities they participate in. Unfortunately, there isn't enough space on the Cub Scout uniform to show all of these at once. Brag vests are an optional, but fun, way for a Cub Scout to display those patches.