Assembling your Cub Scout uniform is an exciting first step in the adventure! Beginning June 1, 2024, several uniform updates took effect, so it’s a great time to make sure you’re starting with the right pieces.

Every Scout will need an official uniform top and bottom. The uniform top is typically a blue button-up shirt featuring the Cub Scout logo and patches. The uniform bottoms can be blue shorts, pants, skorts, or roll-up pants, depending on your preference and comfort.

These updates simplify uniform options across all Cub Scout ranks—making it easier for new families to get started and for Scouts to look sharp and consistent at every event.

All of the Uniform Components

The Cub Scouts uniform has several different aspects, and again, your leaders can guide you on how your specific unit “looks.”

Lion Rank

• Top: Official Lion rank t-shirt
• Bottoms: You have a few different optional options for these, and we break them down below
• Belt: Official optional navy-blue web belt with metal buckle
• Cap: Official navy-blue Lion cap
• Socks: Cub Scout socks are optional for the Lion rank
• Neckerchief: Your den will decide if you will wear the optional neckerchief.
• Neckerchief slide: There is an optional neckerchief slide available
• There is no uniform inspection sheet for Lions.

Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Ranks

• Top: The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets
• Bottoms: You have a few different options for these, and we break them down below
• Belt: Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle
• Cap: Official navy blue, rank-specific hat
  • Tiger Rank
  • Wolf Rank
  • Bear Rank
• Socks: Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top
• Neckerchief: Official rank-specific neckerchief (official Scouting America neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform)
  • Tiger Rank
  • Wolf Rank
  • Bear Rank
• Neckerchief slide: Official rank-specific slide (Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides)
  • Tiger Rank
  • Wolf Rank
  • Bear Rank
• Insignia
  • The Council Shoulder Patch or CSP which denotes the council you are a part of
  • The World Crest Emblem and Ring
  • Unit numerals
  • Den numerals

Webelos (Updated 2025)

Now for the Webelos uniform! Beginning June 1, 2024, fourth-grade Webelos Scouts wear the blue Cub Scout uniform instead of the tan Scouts BSA uniform.

• Shirt: Official blue button-up uniform shirt, available in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve styles.
• Official Uniform Pants: Solid-blue uniform pants are available in four styles: shorts, skorts, long pants, and roll-up pants.
• Belt: Official navy-blue Cub Scout belt with metal buckle.
• Socks: Official blue socks with a yellow band at the top are available in knee, crew, or ankle lengths.
• Cap: Official Webelos cap with plaid front and Webelos emblem.
• Neckerchief: The official Webelos plaid neckerchief has the Webelos rank emblem.
• Neckerchief Slide: The official gold-tone Webelos slide features the Webelos emblem.
• Webelos Colors (optional): Optional Webelos Colors accessory worn on the right sleeve to display earned Webelos Adventure Pins. If not used, pins may instead be worn on the Webelos cap.
• Shop the full Webelos uniform here!

Arrow of Light 

• The Arrow of Light rank now has its own distinct uniform requirements. This new uniform looks a lot more like a Scouts BSA uniform than a Cub Scout’s, which makes sense—it’s the bridge between the two programs.
• Shirt: The official tan Scouts BSA button-up shirt with blue shoulder loops.
• Official Uniform Pants: The official green Scouts BSA uniform pants, available in shorts, long pants, roll-up pants, or skorts.
• Belt: The official green Scouts BSA belt.
• Socks: The official green Scouts BSA socks.
• Shop full Arrow of Light Uniforms here!

Note:
Arrow of Light Scouts no longer have a specific hat, neckerchief, or neckerchief slide as part of their uniform.

You can shop for Cub Scout uniforms in two ways: online or in-store!

• Online: Check out the Uniform Builder on our website! It gives you a complete visual of every item you need for the Scout uniform. You can also just shop by Scout rank.
• In-Store: To check out uniforms in person, find your nearest Scout Shop, and you can take advantage of this offer there!

Have your uniform ready to go? Be sure to tag us in your social posts with #ScoutShop to see your spiffy Scouting looks because we love seeing how you use our gear! For Cub Scout uniforms, apparel, outdoor gear, and more, visit ScoutShop.org—the official online retail store of the Scouting America!