Uniform Guide

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Pack 2220 scouts need two uniforms: a Field Uniform (Class A) and an Activity Uniform (Class B). Here’s what each one includes and where to get it.

Cub Scout Uniforms

Field Uniform (Class A) — for 1st grade and up

Field uniforms can be purchased from scoutshop.org or in person at the Northern Virginia Scout Store, 5232 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA 22151. You can also use a hand-me-down or check a local thrift store.

The Field Uniform consists of:

Shirt

  • Lion Scouts (Kindergartners) wear the blue Lion shirt.
  • Scouts in Tigers, Wolves, and Bear dens wear the blue Cub Scout shirt.
  • Scouts in Webelos or Arrow of Light can wear either the blue or khaki Cub Scout shirt.

Patches for the uniform

  • American flag patch (right shoulder)
  • World Scouting crest (above left pocket)
  • National Capital Area Council patch (left shoulder)
  • Pack 2220 patch (left shoulder) — your Advancement Coordinator will give you this

You can purchase uniform shirts with the flag and council patch pre-sewn at the Northern Virginia Scout Shop.

Neckerchief and slide — any slide is fine, save your money and skip the rank-specific ones!

Hat

Belt — Scouts in Lions, Tigers, Wolves, and Bear dens will also need a belt, since many of the awards they earn are “belt loops.” Any belt works; it doesn’t need to be the official Cub Scout belt.

  • Webelos don’t need a belt, but will need their Webelos Color, a pin available at the Scout Shop.
  • Arrow of Light scouts don’t have a required neckerchief or hat — their patrol can decide.

All other clothing items are left to the discretion of the scout and adult. Regular street or exercise clothes are perfectly fine. There are official Cub Scout pants, shorts, and socks, but Pack 2220 does not require them.

Field Uniforms are worn to Pack meetings, most den meetings, and most Pack outings.

Activity Uniform (Class B) — for all ages

The Activity Uniform consists of:

  • Pack t-shirt — a blue shirt purchased through our Pack Treasurer.

Lion Scouts (Kindergartners) are only required to have a Class B uniform. All other clothing items are left to the discretion of the scout and adult — regular street or exercise clothes are perfectly fine.

Activity Uniforms are worn during some den meetings, some Pack outings, and at camp.

Note

The Cubmaster will announce the uniform of the day for each event, so keep an eye on Scoutbook and Pack communications.

Questions?

Reach out through our Contact page if you’re not sure what your scout needs — we’re happy to help, and hand-me-downs are always appreciated!