Uniforms

Scouts BSA is a uniformed organization. We require you to acquire a uniform shirt and it’s accessories (including a belt) for your child at least by the time of the October pack meeting so that he or she may proudly wear the Bobcat badge and other awards on it.

BSA has many reasons for requiring uniforms. Among them are quick identification of the group, providing a place to display emblems representing hard work by the Scouts, and to foster a sense of brotherhood and pride.

We realize that uniforms can be expensive, and if uniform costs are a concern to your family, please contact our pack leadership.

Pack 251’s uniform is the official uniform designated by the Boy Scouts of America. An official uniform (including the BSA shirt, hat (optional), neckerchief, emblems, and so on) is known as a “Class A” uniform (i.e., a dress uniform). Occasionally, it is appropriate that Scouts do not wear their “Class A” uniform, but still be quickly recognizable as Scouts. (For example, while playing outdoor games or while on a hike). In these cases, Scouts may wear an optional “Class B” uniform consisting of blue jeans or shorts, a printed T-­shirt (often with a Scout theme), and their Cub Scout hat. If not otherwise indicated scouts should wear their “Class A uniform.”

Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scout uniforms consist of the following:

• Cub Scout Shirt (blue)

• Belt (for belt loop awards)

• Cub Scout Pants or Shorts (blue) (both optional)
• Hat (optional)
  • Lions – Yellow front
  • Tigers –  Orange front
  • Wolf –  Red front
  • Bear –  Light Blue front
• Neckerchief
  • Lions – yellow
  • Tiger – orange
  • Wolf – red
  • Bear – ­­ blue
• Neckerchief Slide

Webelos Scout uniforms consist of:

• Webelos Shirt (tan)
• Webelos Colors (tri-color ribbon pin)
• Webelos Hat (Plaid front – optional)
• Webelos Pants or Shorts (green) (optional)
• Webelos Neckerchief and slide

The uniforms also sport an assortment of emblems that identify the Scout’s council, pack, rank, and certain accomplishments. Many of these emblems are described on the inside covers of the book for each rank.  The scout shop will provide the needed assistance in getting your first uniform and patches.

Webelo Scouts are in transition from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. They may also be at an age where they are outgrowing their Cub Scout uniform and need a new one, even though they’ll bridge to Scouts BSA soon. For this reason, BSA provides the option that Webelo Scouts may wear the blue Cub Scout uniform until they outgrow it. Webelo Scouts purchasing a new uniform should buy the tan and green Boy Scout uniform. All Webelo Scouts should be wearing the tan and green uniform by the time that they earn the Arrow of Light and bridge into a Scout BSA Troop. A special plastic pocket clip is made for those to display their Cub Scout ranks on their tan shirts so their shirt goes undamaged and ready to transition into the Troop.

Uniform items that are easily removable (such as hats, neckerchiefs, and neckerchief slides) should be marked permanently with the scout’s initials so that lost items can be returned to their owner.

Uniforms can be purchased online at (http://scoutstuff.org) or at the Dan Beard Scout Shop located at the Dan Beard Council headquarters at: 10078 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241.  You can call the Scout Shop directly at (513) 961­0500. We strongly encourage that you visit the shop and see all that the scouting world has to offer.  The employees are very friendly and helpful in navigating the uniform as you get started.

Scouting prices can be found at http://www.gocubscouts.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Scouts-BSA-Uniform-Checklist_compressed.pdf