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CUB SCOUT UNIFORM
Your uniform is an important part of being a Cub Scout. Wearing it lets people know that you belong to a den and a pack and, most important, you belong to the Boy Scouts of America! You should wear the uniform to den meetings, pack meetings, and any special activities you participate in.
When you wear the full Cub Scout uniform, it shows you are a member of the team!
The Cub Scout "Class A Uniform" has these required parts:
Shirt—The official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts wear the Blue uniform shirt. The official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets and "Boy Scouts of America" lettered in gold above the right pocket.
Recommendation: Buy a short-sleeve uniform shirt for your boy. A long-sleeve shirt can be worn underneath the uniform shirt when the weather is cold, and during hot weather, your boy will thank you for the short sleeves. Also, buy the shirt one size too big. This way you will be buying less uniform shirts over the span of your Cub Scout years.
Webelos Scouts may wear the Khaki uniform shirt. The official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets and "Boy Scouts of America" lettered in red above the right pocket. Additionaly blue shoulder loops are worn with the shirt.
*Webelos Scouts have the option of wearing the blue uniform shirts they wore as Bear Scouts, so long as the shirt is still in presentable condition.
Lion Scouts wear the Blue Lion T-Shirt and Blue Lion ball cap.
No other uniform items are required for Lions.
The Lion Scout Uniform has these required parts:
Headgear - Varies according to Den.
Tiger Cub
Wolf Cub
Bear Cub
Webelos
Neckerchief and Slide - Varies by Den, Triangular and secured by a slide for that rank.
Tiger Cub
Orange with blue border
Wolf Cub
Gold with blue border
Webelos
Plaid neckerchief
Bear Cub
Light blue with dark blue border
Belt — Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle and Cub Scout emblem. All Scouts.
**Although a Tiger Cub specific belt is sold, Pack 201 Tigers may wear the Cub Scout Belt**
World Crest Emblem — The World Crest emblem is worn by all youth and adult leaders.
The 1-1/2" diameter badge is white on a violet background. It contains a basic fleur motif encircled by a rope tied with a reef or square knot symbolizing the unity and brotherhood of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM) throughout the world. The emblem should be worn centered horizontally above the left pocket, and placed vertically between the left shoulder seam and the top of the pocket.
Theodore Roosevelt Council Patch — Worn by all youth and adult leaders.
Worn by all Cub Scouts directly below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve. This emblem is unique to our BSA council.
Veteran Unit Bar — Worn by all youth and adult leaders.
Bar worn directly below the council patch, above and touching the unit's numeral. Bars are issued in 5 year increments. Pack 201 was first chartered in 1969 and members of the Pack are authorized to wear the 45 year Veteran Unit bar.
Pack Number — Worn by all youth and adult leaders.
A white numeral embroidered on red background. Worn by all boys and Pack leaders directly below the Council patch on the left sleeve.
Embroidered on red background, Scouting's Journey to Excellence is the BSA's planning, performance, and recognition program designed to encourage and reward the success of scouting units that provide a quality program.
The Award is worn by all boys and Pack leaders on the right sleeve below the U.S. Flag.
Optional Elements:
Pants/Shorts - To be worn with official long- or short-sleeve shirt. Youth and adult leaders.
Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts wear the official navy blue pants or shorts, no cuffs.
Webelos Scouts who wear the Khaki uniform shirt wear the official forest green pants or shorts, no cuffs.
*Webelos Scouts have the option of wearing the blue uniform they wore as Bear Scouts, so long as the shirt/pants are still in presentable condition.
Embroidered Centennial Ring Emblem — May be worn by all youth and adult leaders.
This embroidered ring is meant to encircle the World Crest emblem. The words “Boy Scouts of America, 1910 — 100 Years — 2010″ are embroidered in red and white on a red, white, blue, and gold background.
Guide for Proper Placement of Insignia
For guidance on the proper placement of all badges and insignia, refer to the diagram above or see the BSA's Guide to Awards and Insignia (No. 33066.)
Uniform Inspection Sheets:
Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub Scout,and Bear Cub Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet
Webelos Scout Uniform Inspection Sheet
Scout Leader Uniform Inspection Sheet
Uniforms and uniform items may be purchased from the following locations:
ScoutStuff.org – Official Retail Site of the BSA
Roberts Mens Clothing
152 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola, NY 11501
Phone: (516) 746-7234
Trailer City
236 Front St, Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: (516) 486-0960
Nassau Scout Shop - Theodore Roosevelt Council BSA, Service Center
544 Broadway
Massapequa, NY 11758
Phone: (516) 797-0574
Hours of operation:
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9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
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9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday
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9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday
You may also use http://www.scoutstuff.org/retail/store-locator to find other Official Council Shops and other retailers who sell Scouting Uniform Items.
Did you know that the Boy Scouts of America® Greater New York Council's Empire Scout Shop is located just a short walk from Penn Station?
48 W 37th Street
New York, NY 10018
(212) 643-0316
Journey To Excellence Award — Worn by all youth and adult leaders.
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