The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed body. There are many reasons for this. One stands out above all the rest.
We wear the uniform because it is a means of indentifying openly with the principles to which we are committed: character
development, citizenship training, and physical and mental fitness.
The fact that youth and adult members of Scouting wear a
uniform doesn't mean that we are all alike. We come from different backgrounds, with different religious beliefs and
political views. We are each individuals, with our own family traditions and loyalties. So the uniform is not
intended to hide our individuality. But it is a way we give each other strength and support. It is a bond
that ties us together in spite of our differences. It is a way of making visible our commitment to a belief in
God, loyalty to country, and to helping others.
Each boy is required to wear the official Cub Scout field uniform shirt, belt, neckerchief,
slide, and hat. The hat may be either the official rank hat or the Pack hat. Official Cub Scout pants/shorts are encouraged,
but are not required. Otherwise, blue pants/shorts or blue jeans should be worn. Required insignia and any patches or
awards earned should be correctly affixed.
Please refer to the uniform inspection sheet for
Cub Scouts or
Webelos for
proper placement of insignia.
The adult Leader uniform consists of the official adult Scout field uniform shirt and hat.
The hat may be either the official rank hat or the Pack hat. A Leader may also choose to wear the neckerchief of the Den's rank.
Official Scout pants/shorts are encouraged, but are not required. Otherwise, blue pants/shorts or blue jeans should be worn.
Required insignia and any patches or awards earned should be correctly affixed.
Please refer to the uniform inspection
sheet for Leaders (
male or
female) for proper placement of insignia.
Uniform items are available at either of our two
local Scout Shops. Pack hats and activity uniform shirts are available for purchase from the Pack. The full uniform is
an initial investment of roughly $65.00, but it will likely last the boy through most of his Cub Scout years. As boys graduate
into the Boy Scout program, ‘gently used’ uniforms may be donated. Contact our
Committee Chair for availability.
Leaders
are expected to instill the value of the uniform and protect its integrity. Street clothes and uniforms from other activities
are not permitted. Leaders set the example for their boys by proudly wearing their own uniform. They
also help the Scouts to develop a sense of pride and take responsibility for their own uniform through frequent uniform inspections.
Once the uniform is correctly set up, the inspection serves to remind the Scout that he should always present himself as
neat and clean.
If you have a questions on the Cub Scout uniform, please ask a Cubmaster.
"The uniform makes for brotherhood, since when universally adopted it covers up all differences of class and country."
