Cub Scout uniform guide for Crestwood families.
Uniform guide

Cub Scout uniform guide for Crestwood families.

Everything your Scout needs to wear, organized by grade level, so you know exactly what to look for before the first meeting.

What to wear by grade

Each grade level has its own look. Find your Scout's grade below.

Kindergarten

Lion

  • Shirt:Official blue Lion T-shirt with the Lion emblem.
  • Bottoms:Official blue shorts, long pants, skorts, or roll-up pants.
  • Belt:Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
  • Socks:Official Cub Scout socks are available in ankle, crew, and knee lengths.
  • Hat:Official blue Lion hat.
  • Neckerchief:Lion neckerchief and slide may be worn.
Grades 1 to 3

Tiger, Wolf, and Bear

  • Shirt:Official blue uniform shirt with either long or short sleeves and button-flap pockets.
  • Bottoms:Official blue shorts, long pants, skorts, or roll-up pants.
  • Belt:Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
  • Socks:Official Cub Scout socks are available in ankle, crew, and knee lengths.
  • Hat:The official hat corresponds to the Scout's grade level. Tiger Scouts wear a blue hat with an orange front and Tiger emblem.
  • Neckerchief:Each grade has its own neckerchief and slide: Tiger is orange, Wolf is red, and Bear is light blue.
Grades 4 and 5

Webelos and Arrow of Light

  • Shirt:Official tan uniform shirt with long or short sleeves and button-flap pockets.
  • Bottoms:Official green shorts, long pants, skorts, or roll-up pants.
  • Belt:Official green web belt with Scouting America buckle.
  • Socks:Official green socks are available in ankle, crew, and knee lengths.
  • Shoulder loops:Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts wear blue shoulder loops.
  • Neckerchief:Official Webelos neckerchief and slide.
  • Hat:An official Webelos or Arrow of Light hat may be worn.

Where badges and patches go

A picture guide for each grade level. Match the numbers on the shirt to the list beneath it.

Kindergarten

Lion

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  1. Council patchTop of the left sleeve.
  2. Pack numeralOn the left sleeve, just below the council patch.
  3. U.S. flagTop of the right sleeve.
  4. Lion badgeOn the left side of the chest.
Grades 1 to 3

Tiger, Wolf, and Bear

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  1. Council patchTop of the left sleeve.
  2. Pack numeralOn the left sleeve, just below the council patch.
  3. U.S. flagTop of the right sleeve.
  4. Rank badgeThe Tiger, Wolf, or Bear badge goes on the left pocket.
  5. Temporary patchesActivity and event patches hang from the right pocket.
Grades 4 and 5

Webelos and Arrow of Light

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  1. Council patchTop of the left sleeve.
  2. Pack numeralOn the left sleeve, just below the council patch.
  3. U.S. flagTop of the right sleeve.
  4. Rank badgeThe Webelos or Arrow of Light badge goes on the left pocket.
  5. Temporary patchesActivity and event patches hang from the right pocket.

Placement can vary slightly with the shirt style. If you are unsure, ask your den leader or Cubmaster before sewing anything on.

Why we wear a uniform

The uniform is one of the methods used to deliver the Cub Scout program. It identifies Scouts as members of a team, promotes belonging, and provides a place to display personal achievements.

Before you buy

Check with the pack first. Packs may provide uniform parts such as hats or neckerchiefs, or offer financial assistance through fundraisers and uniform exchanges.

Our local Scout Shop

12001 Sycamore Station Place

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