The Lion Uniform

Required:

• Blue T-shirt with Lion logo
• Hat
• Neckerchief with slide
• Navy Pants or Dark Blue Denim Jeans

Optional:

• Official Scout Pants or Shorts

Each Year:

• New Hat
• New Neckerchief
• New Slide

The Uniform Code:

Your scout should/will be encouraged to wear their uniform appropriately.  The shirt should always be tucked in and orderly. They should understand the importance of representing the entire Scout Organization while in uniform. Kindergarten-aged children start their Cub Scouting in a simple blue t-shirt with Lion logo and Lion cap. Even though their uniform is not as formal as older scouts, it is an important part of the Scouting program, especially for the youngest scouts just starting their scout trail. It identifies the scouts and adults as being members of the Lion den, the pack, and Scouts BSA. Scouts enjoy wearing their Lion uniform. They should wear it to den meetings, pack meetings, and special pack activities. No patches go on the Lion t-shirt. 

To get an idea of pricing, or to order items online, visit http://www.scoutstuff.org.  This is the official online scout shop.  They should have the same prices as our local scout shop. 

Where to Purchase Items

Before most pack meetings we normally make a trip to the Scout Shop.  You might contact the Advancement Chair if you need a patch or two – we might be able to save you a trip and pick them up for you at our cost.  You are also welcome to order any needed items online or however you like.

Class B (Pack specific) Tshirts are ordered through the Pack.  Orders are typically placed once per year.  See the Cubmaster for more information.

Wearing the Uniform

In general, every Cub Scout should wear their uniform to all Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack. 

When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other physical activities, a pack may opt to have the Cub Scouts wear an alternate uniform, such as an activity shirt. These are sometimes refered to as Class B Uniforms.  

Pack leaders should provide advance notice of any occasion when the scouts should wear anything other than the complete uniform.

Here are some tips for wearing the uniform:

• DO keep the uniform clean and in good repair. The official uniform is a sturdy, machine-washable garment that will last for years with proper care.
• DO be sure to wear the complete uniform. A Cub Scout wearing a uniform with parts missing is not in uniform.
• DO NOT wear non-BSA badges, awards, or insignia on the Cub Scout uniform or make any alterations to the uniform or insignia.
• DO NOT mix uniform parts with non-uniform clothing, such as wearing a uniform cap with other clothing or wearing the uniform shirt with blue jeans. The uniform should be treated as a unit—worn in its entirety, or not at all.

Any time you are uncertain about uniform regulations, ask the den leader for guidance.