Uniforms

Each Scout should ideally have the appropriate uniform, available at the Scout Shop in Balboa Park or online. You can frequently find secondhand uniforms in thrift shops or on local online groups. The pack sometimes some uniform parts that have been donated to us available, which you are welcome to as needed. In addition to the below "field uniforms," Scouts have "activity shirts," which can be a pack t-shirt or any Scouting-related shirt. The pack sells activity shirts, as does the Scout Shop and other online stores. You can order a pack shirt here.

They do not need to wear the official uniform pants, but it is best if the color of the pants are in the appropriate color for the uniform for their rank.

Lions (kindergarten) Lions don't need the full uniform, but can choose to wear the official Lion t-shirt (with optional Lion hat and neckerchief) instead. We know that many Lions are excited about the "real" uniform, so they are welcome to wear one.

Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos (1st–4th grades) The basic uniform (navy shirt with insignia and navy pants, shorts, or skort) remains the same from the Tiger through Webelos years, while they update their cap, neckerchief, and neckerchief slide each year, to signify their "rank." Tigers wear orange neckerchiefs and hats, Wolves are red, Bears are light blue, and Webelos are plaid. Tigers, Wolves, and Bears wear their awards (belt loops) on a Cub Scout belt, while Webelos wear their awards (pins) on the "Adventure Colors," which is pinned to their uniform sleeve. Only the current year's awards are worn. NOTE: If your 4th grade Webelos Scout outgrows their uniform, you may purchase them the tan uniform rather than purchasing a new blue one. Just be aware, the Lion through Bear rank awards are not sewn onto this uniform.

Arrow of Light (5th grade) Arrow of Light Scouts wear the Scouts BSA tan shirt with insignia and blue Cub Scout shoulder ribbons, and olive green pants. Only the Webelos rank award is worn on the tan uniform (you can purchase a plastic insignia holder and can place the Lion through Bear awards in it, to wear on the right pocket). There are not official hats or neckerchiefs for AOL Scouts. As a patrol they will choose whether they would like to wear a Scouts BSA neckerchief (the patrol will choose the color) from the Scout Shop or create a patrol neckerchief. Each Scout can individually choose to optionally wear an olive green Scouts BSA cap. They wear their awards (pins) on the "Adventure colors," which is pinned to their uniform sleeve.