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 (handmade slides are acceptable). Other parts are optional.

Cub Scouts are considered wearing a “Class A” uniform when they wear the official uniform shirt. A “Class B” uniform means wearing an official Scouting t-shirt for activities, such as one from a camp or ones the pack has designed.

Where to Find Scout Uniforms

There are many places you can get Cub Scout uniforms. The official Scout Shops have all types of new uniforms, uniform parts, patches, and more. Thrift stores are a great place, especially around Halloween as uniforms are often part of their Halloween assortment. The Northern Star Council also has a uniform exchange program, where you can get clean, gently used uniforms (and sometimes patches) at very low prices.

You can find uniforms at both official Scout Shops and local sources:

Closest official supplier: Plymouth Scout Shop (Hwy 55 and Revere Lane, just west of Hwy 169 and to the right of Cub Foods)
Twin Cities Scout Shop (on Mounds View Blvd just west of I-35W in Mounds View)
Base Camp Scout Shop (located inside the Leadership Center at Northern Star Council’s Base Camp, next to Fort Snelling)
Online BSA Scout Shop
Thrift stores, such as Goodwill, Arc’s Value Village, Unique and Savers
Northern Star Council Uniform Exchange program

Parts of the Cub Scout Uniform

For more information on the various Cub Scout uniform parts, visit the BSA Cub Scout Uniform web page.

The BSA has uniform inspection sheets for handy reference:

If you need helping choosing uniform parts, check out the BSA Scout Shop’s Uniform Builder.

Lion (Kindergarten)

Lions wear the official blue Lion t-shirt. An optional neckerchief and slide are available, and the den will decide if they will wear this.

Optional uniform parts include the official Cub Scout navy-blue web belt and navy-blue Lion cap.

Tiger (First Grade)

Tigers wear the official blue Cub Scout uniform, either long- or short-sleeve, along with the official orange neckerchief with Tiger emblem and slide.

Optional uniform parts include the official Cub Scout navy-blue web belt; official blue shorts, skorts, long pants, or roll-up pants; official blue hat with Tiger emblem; and official blue socks with an orange band at the top.

Wolf (Second Grade)

Wolves wear the official blue Cub Scout uniform, either long- or short-sleeve, along with the official red neckerchief with Tiger emblem and slide.

Optional uniform parts include the official Cub Scout navy-blue web belt; official blue shorts, skorts, long pants, or roll-up pants; official red hat with Wolf emblem; and official blue socks with a yellow band at the top.

Bear (Third Grade)

Bears wear the official blue Cub Scout uniform, either long- or short-sleeve, along with the official light-blue neckerchief with Bear emblem and slide.

Optional uniform parts include the official Cub Scout navy-blue web belt; official blue shorts, skorts, long pants, or roll-up pants; official light-blue hat with Bear emblem; and official blue socks with a yellow band at the top.

Webelos (Fourth and Fifth Grade)

Webelos wear the official tan Scouts BSA uniform, either long- or short-sleeve, along with the official plaid neckerchief with Webelos emblem and slide.

Optional uniform parts include either the official navy-blue web belt with Webelos buckle OR green web belt with Scouts BSA buckle; official green shorts, skorts, long pants, or roll-up pants; official green and plaid hat with Webelos emblem; and official green socks.