Pack 291 - Cub Scout Uniform

Uniform Requirements

The required "Class A" (formal) uniform for Pack 291 is the shirt, neckerchief with slide, and belt. The uniform hat, pants, socks, etc. are considered optional. Families will often purchase the hat, but the pants and other accessories are rarely purchased. Note that the uniform is different based on the scout's rank, as outlined in the sections below.

The pack provides each cub scout with a neckerchief, slide, and handbook every year based on their rank. These items are included in the annual registration fees, and do not need to be purchased individually.

Class A uniforms are required for all Pack Meetings, special pack events, and any flag ceremonies (color guard, parades, Flag Day, etc.). Either the Class A or Class B uniforms are required for den meetings, at the discretion of the den leader. Please note that scouts WILL NOT be able to participate in flag ceremonies or parades if they are not in their Class A uniform.

Purchasing a Uniform

Uniform items can be purchased from the Strong Scout Shop at 2320 Brighton-Henrietta Town Line Rd. and now uniforms can be ordered online using the BSA Uniform Request Form.

If you visit the store, ask a store associate for help, and they will show you the items you need for the uniform.

What you need to know when purchasing:

1. We are Pack 291

2. Your child's den rank and den number (see below)

2023-2024 Den Numbers

• Lion, Den 3 (Kindergarten)

• Tiger, Den 2 (1st Grade)

• Wolf, Den 1 (2nd Grade)

• Bear, Den 6 (3rd Grade)

• Webelos, Den 5 (4th Grade)

• Arrow of Light, Den 4 (5th Grade)

Class A Shirt Patches (Grades 1-5)

The following patches are a one-time purchase and are worn on the Class A uniform shirt for 1st graders thru 5th graders:

• American flag patch comes pre-sown on the shirt, no extra charge

• Seneca Waterways Council - placed at the top of the left shoulder (price varies)

• Red numerals 2-9-1 - placed beneath the council patch ($4.50 total)

• World crest emblem/ring - placed on the upper left chest, above the left pocket (~$2 to $5)

• Den Number - placed beneath the American flag patch ($1.50)

Patches can be either sewn to the shirt or attached with an adhesive called “Badge Magic” that can be purchased at the scout store.

See the additional information below for grade/den-level information as well...

Uniform for Lion Den (Kindergarten)

Required:

• Lion short-sleeve t-shirt ($10), which doubles as the Class A uniform

• Belt ($10)

Optional:

• Lion hat ($13)

• Other accessories if desired

Notes: 

• Neckerchief and slide are provided by the pack (don't buy at the store)

• T-shirt also serves as the Class A uniform

Uniform for Tiger (1st grade), Wolf (2nd grade), and Bear (3rd grade) Dens

Required:

• Blue short-sleeve Class A shirt ($25)

• Class A shirt patches (see section above)

• Belt ($10)

Optional:

• Tiger/Wolf/Bear hat ($15)

• Other accessories if desired

Notes:

• Neckerchief and slide are provided by the pack

Uniform for Webelos (4th grade) and Arrow of Light (5th grade) Dens

Required:

• Tan short-sleeve Class A shirt (~$30 to $45)

• Class A shirt patches (see section above)

• Belt ($10)

• Blue shoulder loops ($4)

• Webelos Colors ($6, aka shoulder ribbons for holding achievement pins)

Optional:

• Webelos hat ($18)

• Other accessories if desired

Notes:

• Neckerchief and slide are provided by the pack

• It is acceptable in the Webelos (fourth grade) year for youth to wear either the blue or tan Class A shirts. New members should purchase the tan shirt, as it will carry them over into Boy Scouts/Scouts BSA. Otherwise, you may purchase the tan shirt for either the fourth or fifth grade year, depending on how your child has grown. Scouts must have the tan shirt for their Arrow of Light (fifth grade) year.