Cub Scout Uniform Guide

If an emblem or badge is noted to be "earned", it is not needed on the uniform to start with - they are only available in your local council trading post or Scout Shop with required paperwork (or online by following these steps). All emblems and badges are sold separately.
  1. US Flag Emblem: New uniforms already have this sewn on in the correct position - right sleeve, position #1.
  2. Den Number: Right sleeve, position #2.
  3. Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Emblem: This is an earned emblem and goes on the flap of the right pocket.
  4. Temporary Patch Position: Only one temporary patch can be worn at a time; these can be hung from the right pocket button, either by the emblem button loop or with an emblem holder. These are earned patches.
  5. World Crest Emblem and World Crest Ring: The World Crest Emblem is required for all uniforms and is worn above the left pocket. The World Crest Ring is optional but very common; the Ring is worn around the World Crest emblem above the left pocket between the left shoulder seam and the top of the left pocket, or 3/8” above the pocket seam.
  6. Cub Scout Rank: These form a diamond shape once they have all been earned.
  • The Bobcat badge is in position #1 on the left pocket, centered and directly beneath the flap.
  • The Wolf rank badge is position #2 on the left pocket, to the left and down from the Bobcat emblem.
  • The Bear rank badge is position #3 on the left pocket, to the right and down from the Bobcat emblem.
  • The Tiger rank badge is position #4 on the left pocket, directly underneath the Bobcat emblem.
  • The Lion rank badge goes underneath the left pocket, roughly 1.25” from the bottom of the pocket seam.
    7.   Council Shoulder Patch: Left sleeve, position #1. This patch lines up perfectly with the sleeve seam because of its curved upper edge!
    8.   Unit Numerals: Left sleeve, position #2. These go right under the Council Shoulder Patch (touching if a veteran unit bar is not worn).

Cub Scout Uniform Elements

Lion - Kindergarten
  • Shirt: The official Lion t-shirt.
  • Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
  • Cap: Official navy-blue Lion cap.
  • Neckerchief: Optional Lion neckerchief. The Lion den decides if they will wear the neckerchief.
  • Neckerchief Slide: Optional Lion neckerchief slide.
  • Official uniform pants, shorts, or skorts, and Cub Scout socks are optional. Use of these items for Lions is decided by the den leader and families in the den. There is no uniform inspection sheet for Lions.
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​ Tiger - First Grade
  • Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
  • Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
  • Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
  • Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top.
  • Hat: Official blue hat with orange front and Tiger emblem.
  • Neckerchief: Orange triangular neckerchief with Tiger logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
  • Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with orange Tiger emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

Wolf - Second Grade
  • Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
  • Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
  • Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
  • Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Wolf socks have a yellow band on the top.
  • Hat: Official hat red front and Wolf emblem.
  • Neckerchief: Red triangular neckerchief with Wolf logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
  • Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with red Wolf emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

Bear - Third Grade
  • Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
  • Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
  • Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
  • Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top.
  • Hat: Official blue hat with light blue front and Bear emblem.
  • Neckerchief: Light blue triangular neckerchief with Bear logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
  • Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with light blue Bear emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

Webelos - Fourth and Fifth Grade
  • Shirt: The official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
  • Pants: The official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants.
  • Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle or the green web belt with BSA buckle is acceptable for the 2021-22 program year.
  • Socks: Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee.
  • Hat: Official green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem.
  • Neckerchief: Webelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
  • Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
  • Webelos Colors: The Webelos Colors is an optional uniform piece that is worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned. If the Webelos Colors are not used, Webelos Adventure Pins may be worn on the Webelos hat.