Where to buy uniforms

Buy Cub Scout uniforms in person from the Northern Virginia Scout Shop at 5232 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151.

You can also get uniforms online at scoutshop.org.

Going in person is easier because the staff will help set you up with a complete and correct uniform.  They will also sew on patches for a discounted price.

Class A Uniform

Parents! Not sure what to buy? Click here for a Cub Scout uniform shopping checklist for all ranks.

Class A Guidlines

• Wear the official Class A uniform to all Pack events.
• When interacting with the public, the scouts must wear dark blue pants (not blue jeans).
• Webelos and Arrow of Light scouts wear the tan Boy Scout shirt and olive green pants.
• Shirts MUST be tucked in at all times.
• Neckerchiefs may be worn above or below the collar.
• Closed-toed sneakers, hiking boots, or dress shoes should be worn with this uniform.
• Open-toed shoes and Crocs are not permitted at camping, hiking, or other similar outdoor activities.
• Heelies may not be worn at anytime regardless of whether the Scout is wearing a Class A or Class B uniform.  Fortunately, this fad seems to have passed.

Class B Uniform

Pack 680’s official blue T-shirt with our pack number and logo on the chest.  Each scout (Tigers and above) receives 1 for free upon joining.  Replacements or size upgrades cost $10.  Adults sizes cost $10 too.

Class B Guidelines

• Class B shirts are only worn to pack campouts and upon direction of the Cubmaster.  Otherwise, class A uniforms are worn at all times.
• Class B shirts may also be worn to summer camp unless different instructions are given.
• Any pants or shorts are permitted (blue, olive green, or denim are preferred).  The shirt is not tucked in.
• The rank-specific official hat is worn, and scouts should salute when in the class B uniform.
• Do not wear the neckerchief or any patches or pins.
• The previous (yellow) class B shirt style is authorized for wear.

Lion Cubs

Lions only have one uniform, the blue t-shirt with Lion logo and optional Lion hat.  It can be worn to all den and pack events.

Other Items

Every scout needs a handbook for his current rank.

Cub scouts are awarded medals, pins, loops, and patches for various activities.  Most are wearable on the uniform, but there’s a limit to how many can fit.  See the Cub Scout insignia guide for more details.

Extra patches and pins can be worn on a red felt vest (official BSA version or homemade) over the class A uniform.

Additional Resources

For help on uniform issues — such as with respect to the placement of rank emblems — the following on-line resources may be helfpful:

BSA Insignia Guide (complete on-line guide)

BSA Official Uniform Website – with links to purchasing