Uniforms

All Cub Scouts should purchase and wear the official Cub Scout uniform with the configuration determined by the den level. The uniform is worn at most pack and den meetings (depending on the activity planned) and should consist, at a minimum, of the shirt, cap, neckerchief and slide, and belt. Other items are optional for wear.

Please visit the Scout Shops page for information on local shops where you can purchase uniforms, books, and other scout items.

The uniform configuration for the dens is as follows:

Tigers (1^st Graders)

Shirt—The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves.

Cap—Official navy-blue cap with orange front panel and tiger cub emblem

Neckerchief—Triangular neckerchief is orange with navy-blue trim for Tigers

Neckerchief slide (note: either the Cub Scout or Tiger slide is acceptable)

Belt and buckle (note: either the Cub Scout or Tiger buckle is acceptable)

In addition, all Tigers should have a copy of the Tiger Handbook and bring this to all den and pack meetings.

Wolves (2^nd Graders)

Shirt - The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves.

Cap - Official navy-blue cap with yellow panel and wolf emblem

Neckerchief - Triangular neckerchief is gold with navy-blue trim for Wolves

Neckerchief slide - with Cub Scout emblem

Belt and buckle – buckle should have the Cub Scout emblem

In addition, all Wolves should have a copy of the Wolf Handbook and bring this to all den and pack meetings.

Bears (3^rd Graders)

Shirt - The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves.

Cap - Official navy-blue cap with blue panel and bear emblem

Neckerchief - Triangular neckerchief is light blue with navy-blue trim for Wolves

Neckerchief slide - with Cub Scout emblem

Belt and buckle – buckle should have the Cub Scout emblem

In addition, all Bears should have a copy of the Bear Handbook and bring this to all den and pack meetings.

Webelos (4^th and 5^th Graders)

Shirt - The official blue or tan uniform shirt with long or short sleeves is acceptable

Cap - Official olive cap with a plaid panel bearing the Webelos logo.

Neckerchief - Triangular neckerchief is plaid for Webelos

Neckerchief slide - with Webelos emblem

Belt and buckle – buckle should have the Webelos emblem (note: when wearing the tan webelos shirt, the olive, not the blue, belt should be worn and with the Boy Scout buckle)

In addition, all Webelos should have a copy of the Webelos Handbook and bring this to all den and pack meetings.

Required Insignia

All shirts come with the American Flag and “Boy Scouts of America” strip already sewn on. You will need to purchase some additional patches to complete the uniform. (note: although all patches may be sewn on, you may purchase the “Badge Magic” adhesive sheet formatted for Cub Scout uniforms – highly recommended)

Patches to purchase:

Red numerals 8, 0, and 1 (left shoulder)

Northern New Jersey Council patch (left shoulder)

World Scout Badge (centered above left pocket)