Arrow of Light

Uniform costs are not included in membership and can be purchased in-person or online.

Your scout needs a rank-appropriate uniform and handbook they will use throughout the year. Rank-specific shopping lists (including optional items) can be found below. These items can be purchased in-person or online at a Scout Shop. There are three locations in the area:

• In-person: Carolina Scout Shop (2121 Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273)

• Online: Scout Shop

Scouts working toward their Arrow of Light Ranks are beginning the transition from Cub Scouts to the Scouts BSA Program. 

Information on the Cub Scout Uniform can be found on Scouting.org. How to place patches can be found in Ultimate Cub Scout Patch & Badge Placement Guide. Consult the Boy Scouts of America’s Guide to Awards and Insignia for more information (Cub Scout-specific Guide).

The Arrow of Light Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

1. Shirt: The official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.

2. Pants: The official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants.

3. Belt: Official green web belt with BSA buckle.

4. Socks: Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee.

5. Hat: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA hat.

6. Neckerchief: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official BSA neckerchief.

7. Neckerchief Slide: Official Scouts BSA slide with BSA emblem.

8. Adventures Colors: The Adventure Colors are worn on the right sleeve to display the Arrow of Light Adventure Pins that have been earned.

9. Loops: Official Cub Scouts blue loops are worn on the shoulders of the shirt.

Patches You’ll need to Buy:

• Scout Emblem (World Crest Ring Emblem + 1910 World Crest Ring Emblem)

• Council Patch (Central North Carolina Council)

• Pack Numbers (Cub Scout Unit Numeral 5 + Cub Scout Unit Numeral 3)

• Flag comes sewn onto shirt already 

Official uniform pants, shorts, and Cub Scout socks are optional.

Additionally, you may choose to purchase the Cub Scout six essentials and other camping/hiking gear (i.e. a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat) from any outdoor store.

To earn the Arrow of Light badge of rank, you must complete six required Adventures and any two elective Adventures.

Full information can be found here