The Lion Uniform

Required:

- Shirt (T-Shirt)

- Neckerchief

- Slide

- Belt

Note:

This T-shirt only needs to last for the duration of the Lion year.
Your Scout will use this same belt throughout their Cub Scout career. We recommend you leave it long so they can show off all the adventures they will earn.

Optional:

- Pants or Shorts

- Hat

- Socks

The Uniform Code:

Cub Scout uniforms serve a dual purpose, demonstrating that a Scout is part of a team and showing individual achievement (Scouts wear the badges they’ve earned). Wearing the uniform to meetings and activities also encourages a neat appearance, and good behavior.

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

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 referred 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.