Cub Scout Uniform

The uniform is a method of Scouting:
“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.”

Our pack only uses field uniform tops and neckerchiefs w/ slides; other uniform purchases are optional. A Scout is thrifty — ask us about our uniform exchange.

You can buy a uniform top with pre-sewn patches by ordering online from the Crossroads of America Council Scout shop or by calling 317-813-7070. To shop in-person, visit Crossroads Outfitters at 7125 Fall Creek Rd N.

Uniforms come standard with an American flag, so you'll need to add:

• World Crest Scout Emblem (purple)

• Council Should Patch ("CSP")

• Cub Scout Unit Numerals (396)

See below for details on each rank/grade.

Other useful items

A backpack or display board is a great way to show off the loops and pins you get from completing Adventures. Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts can also display pins on Adventures Colors (worn on right sleeve of uniform) or an official hat.

Buying the official handbook is a decision made by each den. Regardless, your child may enjoy reading and looking through one, and it contains useful information for adults as well.

More official items are available at scoutshop.org, and a limited assortment can also be found on Amazon.

What to wear

For pack meetings or public outings, the field uniform is encouraged. For den meetings, follow the advice of your den leader.

The “Be Prepared” answer: wear the pack t-shirt under the field uniform, and remove the field uniform as needed.

The “Do Your Best” answer: wear something clean.

By the way, if someone tells you to wear a "Class A uniform," they mean the field uniform. If they say "Class B uniform" or "activity uniform," they mean a pack t-shirt (or other Scouting t-shirt).