Cub Scout Uniform Guide

Uniform Bank

Cascade Pacific Council has a uniform bank to help youth and leaders who need assistance in obtaining uniforms. The aim of the uniform bank is to help youth and adults fully participate in Scouting programs, even if the cost of a uniform does not fit in their family budget. The council uniform bank is meant to supplement, not replace, any unit or district uniform bank you may already utilize.

Our council uniform bank is managed entirely by Carolyn Kirby, a dedicated volunteer in the Hood River area. She accepts and prepares 'experienced' uniforms for adoption by Scouts all over the eighteen counties served by Cascade Pacific Council.

Getting a uniform

There are no forms to fill out to request a uniform, as we use the honor system. Requests are filled on a first come, first served basis. Requested items are delivered several times each month to the Portland Scouting Service Center (2145 SW Naito Parkway, Portland). They can also be mailed if the recipient is willing to pay for postage. Requests can be submitted to Carolyn Kirby at cbkezpz@gmail.com.

Giving uniforms

Do you have or know of any uniform items that someone has outgrown or no longer needs? Have you seen any at thrift stores or yard sales? Could you help by donating them to the uniform bank? This is a great way to recycle items rather than sticking them in a box in the attic or donating them to a thrift store where they may not ever make their way back to useful life as a Scout uniform.

'Experienced' uniform items can be brought to the Portland Scouting Service Center (2145 SW Naito Parkway, Portland). Please place laundered items in a bag or box labeled “Uniform Bank.” If this is not convenient, please contact Carolyn Kirby ( cbkezpz@gmail.com ) to make other arrangements.

Cub Scout Uniform Guide

The Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

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.
Trousers or shorts—Official blue.
Belt—Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle and Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout emblem.
Socks—Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger Cubs' socks are navy blue with orange tops. Cub Scouts' socks are navy blue with gold tops.
Cap—Official navy-blue cap with orange front panel and tiger cub emblem for Tiger Cubs; yellow panel and wolf emblem for Wolf Cub Scouts; blue panel and bear emblem for Bear Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts wear an olive cap with a plaid panel bearing the Webelos logo.
Neckerchief—Triangular neckerchief is orange with navy-blue trim for Tiger Cubs, gold with navy-blue trim for Wolf Cub Scouts, light blue with navy-blue trim for Bear Cub Scouts, and plaid for Webelos Scouts. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that boys should wear. Packs should not make their own pack neckerchiefs.
Neckerchief slide—Official gold-tone metal slide with the Tiger Cub, Wolf Cub, Bear Cub, or Webelos Scout logo. Boys may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
Webelos Specific— Webelos Scouts may choose to wear either the blue Webelos uniform based on the Cub Scout uniform or the tan/olive uniform similar to the one that Boy Scouts wear. For the tan/olive uniform, boys wear the official Boy Scout olive trousers or shorts and official Boy Scout tan long- or short-sleeved shirt with blue shoulder loops. Official blue socks (with gold tops) are worn with the blue uniform, and official olive socks (with red tops) are worn with the tan/olive uniform. With either uniform, all Webelos Scouts should wear the Webelos neckerchief (plaidwith the Webelos emblem), Webelos neckerchief slide (handmade slides are also acceptable), Webelos cap, and Webelos belt buckle. Note that the Webelos belt buckle will fit either the blue or olive belt,but the belt loop recognition's for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program fit only on the blue web belt.

Badges and Insignia

For guidance on the proper placement of all badges and insignia please refer to the Guide to Awards and Insignia.

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