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Cub Scout Uniforms
Cub Scout Uniforms
Wearing uniforms has been a method of the Scouting movement from the beginning. Decades of experience show uniforms have many benefits, including these:
Equality – The uniform represents a democratic ideal of equality. Boys from various cultures and different economic levels wear the same uniform and cooperate as equals.
Identification – the uniform identifies a boy as a member of the Cub Scouts. Badges on the uniform tell other members that he belongs to their den, pack, and council. The uniform itself identifies a good citizen to the entire community.
Achievement – The uniform displays badges and other awards so the accomplishments of each Cub Scout can be ímmediately recognized.
Commitment – Wearing a uniform is a constant reminder to each Cub Scout of his commitment to the ideals and purposes of Cub Scouting: duty to God, loyalty to country, and helpfulness to others.
Uniform requirements: (links go to the online shop)
All scouts need a "class A" uniform consisting of:
Blue Uniform shirt with patches:
Golden Gate Area Council shoulder patch and pack numerals "88".
Blue Uniform pants or shorts or skorts
Blue belt (for belt awards)
Hat corresponding to your Cub's den
Neckerchiefs and slide (will be provided by the pack)
Handbook for your Cub's den
Our quartermaster, may have a some uniforms, hats, and handbooks so you might not have to purchase everything. Contact the quartermaster first if you would like to reduce our carbon footprint and reuse some parts of a uniform.
You can also purchase whatever you need at a Scout shop:
ScoutShop.org for online shopping
Or Local Scout shops wher you will be able to try on different sizes of uniforms and they can also sew on patches for you (for a fee of $3 each, I think!).
Penninsula Scout Shop in Foster City.
Alameda Scout Shop in Alameda
Miscellaneous patch placement
Miscellaneous patch placement
Totin Chip: Considered a "temporary patch", does not get sewed onto the uniform even though it is in the shape of a pocket flap.
Sewing patches
Sewing patches
Pactches are not iron-on, so you need to sew them. If you don't have a sewing machine, they can be hand-stitched with a needle and thread: just go through the outer stitching of the patch instead of the thick plastic-y part.
If sewing really isn't your thing, you can use "Badge Magic" adhesive, available on ScoutShop.com or Amazon.com. The downside is you can't reuse the shirt once this adhesive is used.
Another option is to go you your local tailor or dry cleaner, who can probably sew the patches for you for a few dollars each.
Adult Uniforms
Adult Uniforms
Adult leaders wear a tan adult leader uniform with green pants or shorts.
You will need the following:
Golden Gate Area Council patch
"88" numerals
Blue shoulder loops
You can also get different "sqaure knots" for a variety of service awards. Most common knots are for getting your Arrow of Light badge as a Scout, or achieving Eagle Scout.
Once your are have an official position and are trained, you will receive the leader patch and "trained" patch.
You can purchase whatever you need at ScoutShop.org, or go to our local scout shop: Penninsula Scout Shop in Foster City. Here, you will be able to try on different sizes of uniforms and they can also sew on patches for you (for a fee!).
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