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Uniforms

Pack 161 Uniform Policy

At Pack 161, we want every Cub Scout to feel included, respected, and proud to be part of the Pack—no matter their financial situation or any challenges that might make wearing the uniform difficult.

Wearing the Cub Scout uniform helps build a sense of pride, belonging, and teamwork. But we also understand that not every family can get every piece of the uniform. That’s okay! No Scout will ever be left out of meetings, activities, or advancement because they don’t have a uniform. We’re here to support all Scouts and their families.

Here’s what to know about uniforms in Pack 161:

Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms to special events like the Blue & Gold Banquet, Crossover Ceremonies, Parades, Flag Placings, and Fundraisers. Uniforms can also be worn at regular Pack Meetings to help build team spirit.
Pack 161 follows a “belts-up” uniform approach. This means official pants, shorts, skorts, and socks are always optional. Neckerchiefs, slides, and caps are optional too, but are encouraged at community facing and special events.

We want every Scout to feel welcome and confident, whether they’re in full uniform or not. If you have any questions on uniform items, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.

Cub Scout Uniforms

Lion - Kindergarten

The Lion Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

Shirt: The official Lion t-shirt.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Cap: Official navy-blue Lion cap.
Neckerchief: Optional Lion neckerchief. The Lion den decides if they will wear the neckerchief.
Neckerchief Slide: Optional Lion neckerchief slide.

Tiger - First Grade

The Tiger Cub Scout uniform has the following parts;

Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top.
Hat: Official blue hat with orange front and Tiger emblem.
Neckerchief: Orange triangular neckerchief with Tiger logo. Official Scouting America neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with orange Tiger emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

Wolf - Second Grade

The Wolf Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Wolf socks have a yellow band on the top.
Hat: Official hat red front and Wolf emblem.
Neckerchief: Red triangular neckerchief with Wolf logo. Official Scouting America neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
Neckerchief slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with red Wolf emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

Bear - Third Grade

The Bear Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top.
Hat: Official blue hat with light blue front and Bear emblem.
Neckerchief: Light blue triangular neckerchief with Bear logo. Official Scouting America neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with light blue Bear emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.

Webelos - Fourth Grade

The Webelos Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:

Shirt: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Bear socks have a yellow band on the top.
Hat: Official green hat with Webelos plaid front and Webelos emblem.
Neckerchief: Webelos plaid triangular neckerchief with Webelos logo.
Neckerchief Slide: Official gold-tone metal slide with Webelos emblem.
Adventures Colors: The Adventure Colors are worn on the right sleeve to display the Webelos Adventure Pins that have been earned. These were previously Webelos Colors, these are still acceptable to use.

Arrow of Light- Fifth Grade

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

Shirt: The official tan uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
Pants: The official green shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants.
Belt: Official green web belt with Scouting America buckle.
Socks: Official green socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee.
Hat: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official Scouting America hat.
Neckerchief: Optional – Arrow of Light Scouts may wear any official Scouting America neckerchief.
Neckerchief Slide: Official Scouts BSA slide with Scouting America emblem.
Adventures Colors: The Adventure Colors are worn on the right sleeve to display the Arrow of Light Adventure Pins that have been earned. These were previously Webelos Colors, these are still acceptable to use.
Loops: Official Cub Scouts blue loops are worn on the shoulders of the shirt.

Scouting America Guide to Awards and Insignia

Offical Scouting America Uniform Policy

Cub Scout Insignia

Complete Guide to Awards and Insignia

Uniform FAQ

How much does the uniform cost? - A blue uniform shirt and all the patches will be about $50. (Lions do not wear the button down uniform, their Lion Cub Shirt is $15), Caps are about $25, Neckerchief and Slide are about $21, and Belt is $15. Webelos and Arrow of Light Scouts should have a Adventures Colors which is about $8. Arrow of Light Scouts wear the tan Scouting BSA uniform. The shirt and belt is a little more expensive, but it is the uniform they will wear when they cross over to a Scouting BSA Troop.

Which patches do I need to get for my uniform? You will need a Connecticut Rivers Council patch, a World Crest Scouting Patch, World Crest Ring Emblem, and Pack Numbers. We do not use Den Numbers, so a Den Number Patch is not required. If you shop in person at the Scout Shop in Hartford, you can pay to have the shop sew on all the patches.

Connecticut Rivers Council Patch

World Crest Scouting Patch

World Crest Ring Emblem

Pack Numbers

Do I need to get a new uniform every year? No - when buying a uniform shirt, it's suggested to size up 1 or 2 sizes from what currently fits your scout. Ideally your scout should get at least 2 years out of their uniform shirt. If your scout is going into their Webelos year and needs a new uniform, skip the blue uniform shirt and go with the Tan uniform shirt that will be used their AOL year and into Scouts BSA.

When I have to get a larger uniform, do I need to buy all new patches? No - when you scout needs a larger size uniform shirt, all the patches can be removed from the old uniform shirt and sewn onto the new uniform shirt. Often scouts like to keep their last uniform shirt with all their scout badges on them before starting Arrow of Light and transitioning to the Tan uniform. Scouting BSA uses the same Tan uniform Arrow of Light uses.

What's the minimum I should get if I don't have a complete uniform day 1? If your Cub Scout does not have a complete uniform, you should at minimum invest in a blue Cub Scout belt if your Cub Scout is a Lion, Tiger, Wolf, or Bear or an Adventures Colors if your Cub Scout is a Webelos or Arrow of Light. These two items are where your Cub Scout will display their completed Adventures. Belts are cut to length - cut them so your Cub Scout has at least 6-8 inches to grow into it though their Webelos year.

Blue Cub Scout Belt

Adventure Colors

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