Cub Scout Uniforms

Cub Scout uniforms can be a little confusing at first, but we’ve got a full breakdown here of what you’ll need. The descriptions below are paraphrased from the official Cub Scout Uniform resource at Scouting.org.

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.
  4. Neckerchief: Optional Lion neckerchief. The Lion den decides if they will wear the neckerchief.
  5. Neckerchief Slide: Optional Lion neckerchief slide.

Official uniform pants, shorts, or skorts, and Cub Scout socks are optional.

Lion Uniforms at ScoutShop.org

Tiger – 1st Grade
Orange neckerchief & slide.

Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos – 1st-4th Grade

The Tiger Cub Scout uniform has the following parts. The scout can typically wear the same shirt through all 4 years, but the neckerchief and hat will change each year.

  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.
  3. Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
  4. Socks: Optional – changes between Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos
  5. Hat: Changes between Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos
  6. Neckerchief: Changes between Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos
  7. Neckerchief slide: Changes between Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos. Scouts may wear handmade slides as well.

View ScoutShop.org Uniforms for Tiger | Wolf | Bear | Webelos

Wolf – Second Grade
Red neckerchief & slide.
Bear – Third Grade
Light blue neckerchief & slide.
Webelos – Fourth Grade
Plaid neckerchief & Webelos slide.
Adventures Colors: The Adventure Colors are worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned.

Arrow of Light- Fifth Grade

In fifth grade the Scouts change to the tan uniform shirt as they prepare to move up to Scout Troops. 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.
  3. Belt: Official green web belt with BSA buckle.
  4. Socks: Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee.
  5. Hat: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA hat.
  6. Neckerchief: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA neckerchief.
  7. Neckerchief Slide: Official Scouts BSA slide with BSA emblem.
  8. Adventures Colors: The Adventure Colors are worn on the right sleeve to display the Arrow of Light Adventure Pins that have been earned.
  9. Loops: Official Cub Scouts blue loops are worn on the shoulders of the shirt.

Arrow of Light uniforms at ScoutShop.org

Where to Buy Uniforms

Online

You can purchase Cub Scouting & Leader uniforms through ScoutShop.org. We recommend taking a look at the Cub Scout Uniform page for your child’s den or click on one of the links above. If you need to order again in the future, they sometimes send 15% off coupons at the beginning of your scout’s birthday month once you’re a registered customer.

In-Person

Locally the Mount Baker Council operates the Scout Store in Everett which carries books, uniforms, and other Scouting supplies. We recommend calling for updated hours.

Everett Service Center
1715 100th Pl SE, Suite B
Everett, WA 98208
Phone: 425.338.0380

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