Cub Scout Uniforms

Cub Scout Uniforms

Everything you need to know about what to buy, where to get it, and how to save money.

What to Buy
The uniform checklist

Every Cub Scout needs these items. Tip: buy a Medium shirt — scouts grow fast and you don't want to re-sew patches!

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    Uniform Shirt
    Blue for Lions–Bears & Webelos; Tan for Arrow of Light & BSA. Buy a size up — it'll last years.
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    National Capital Area Council (NCAC) Patch may be pre-sewn
    Large shoulder patch identifying your local council.
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    BSA World Crest may be pre-sewn
    Small, round, purplish patch worn above the left pocket.
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    Den Number Patch
    Small, rectangular, red patch — your scout's den identifier.
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    Hat, Neckerchief & Slide
    Color varies by rank: Tiger = Orange · Wolf = Red · Bear = Blue · Webelos/AOL = Plaid
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    Belt
    Required to display all the belt loops your scout will earn throughout the year.

** The NCAC patch and BSA World Crest may already be sewn onto the shirt when you purchase it — check before buying separately.

🎨 Neckerchief Colors by Rank
Lion — Lion colored
Tiger — Orange
Wolf — Red
Bear — Blue
Webelos & AOL — Plaid
Where to Buy
Find uniforms near you

Shop in person or order online — all options below carry official BSA merchandise.

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Northern Virginia Scout Shop
5234 Port Royal Rd
Springfield, VA 22151
📞 703-321-4836
Off I-495 exit 54A, Braddock Rd W. Turn left on Port Royal Rd — far corner of Ravensworth Shopping Ctr.
Get Directions ↗
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Robcyns Store
3660 King St
Alexandria, VA 22302
📞 703-379-7800
Licensed distributor with limited inventory of uniforms, badges, and handbooks. Bradley Shopping Center.
Get Directions ↗
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National Scout Shop
Online — ships anywhere
📞 800-323-0736
Full selection of uniforms, badges, handbooks, camping gear, and more at ScoutStuff.org.
Shop Online ↗
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Pack 888 Advancement Order
Order through pack leadership
Use our pack's order form for advancement items and select scouting materials.
Order Form ↗
Save Money
Pack 888 Uniform Recycling Program ♻️

♻️ Donate. Wash. Resell.

Scouts outgrow uniforms fast. Donate your old hats, neckerchiefs, and slides to the Pack — we'll wash them and sell them back to fellow Pack 888 families at a discount. Everyone wins: you clear out the closet, other families save money, and the Pack earns a few dollars.

How it works
📦 A donation box is available at every Pack Meeting.
🏷️ Place items in a bag with your scout's name.
⭐ Donors get first pick when recycled items go on sale.
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Save on Uniforms
Bring donations to any Pack Meeting
Webelos Transition
Changing to the Webelos Uniform

When your scout enters Webelos, they have two uniform options. Both are acceptable — choose what works best for your family.

Option A — Keep the Blue Shirt
Blue Cub Scout Shirt
  • Wear existing blue shirt with plaid Webelos hat, neckerchief & slide
  • Blue, blue-jean, or khaki shorts; belt with belt loops
  • Webelos color ribbons worn under den patch (all pins go on ribbons)
  • Earn Webelos patch in February after completing all requirements — replaces earlier rank patches
Option B — Upgrade to Tan BSA Shirt
Tan BSA Shirt
  • Wear tan shirt with plaid Webelos hat, neckerchief & slide
  • Green, blue-jean, or khaki shorts; belt with belt loops
  • Purchase blue epaulettes for shoulder loops
  • Sew on Pack 888 patch with 50-year bar; religious knot if earned
  • Webelos color ribbons under den patch; all pins on ribbons
  • NCAC patch and purple Scout Crest usually pre-sewn on new tan shirts
  • Sew on den number, Journey to Excellence patch, outdoor activity patch optional
  • Display prior rank patches (Bobcat/Tiger/Wolf/Bear) on left pocket until February optional

⚠️ If buying a microfiber shirt, use a microfiber needle in your sewing machine — standard needles can pull the fabric.