First, check at the next pack meeting to see if any pre-loved items are available. If you keep an eye out, sometimes uniform pieces show up at thrift shops, too.
Please keep in mind, we are a “tops-up” pack, which means the BSA shorts/pants/socks are optional.
If you want the official uniform website, see here.
What You Need
| Lion | Tiger, Wolf, Bear | Webelos, Arrow of Light (AoL) |
| Handbook: Lion | Handbook: Tiger Wolf Bear | Handbook: Webelos (used for 2 years) |
| Class A: Lion tee shirt | Class A: blue button-down shirt with patches (buy the size you think they’ll need in 3rd grade) | Class A: Webelos can continue to wear blue or can wear tan button-down shirt with patches; AoL wear tan. (buy it big; they might wear it until they’re 18) |
| Class B: pack tee shirt | Class B: pack tee shirt | Class B: pack tee shirt |
| hat: Lion | hat: Tiger Wolf Bear | hat: Webelos and AoL |
| neckerchief (optional): Lion | neckerchief: Tiger Wolf Bear | neckerchief: Webelos and AoL |
| slide (optional): Lion | slide: Tiger Wolf Bear | slide: Webelos and AoL |
| belt: blue one that fits belt loop awards | belt: blue one that fits belt loop awards | belt: green one that is the same as worn by Scouts BSA |
| Left sleeve: San Diego-Imperial council patch (included on some shirts), red numbers 7 3 and 4 | Left sleeve: San Diego-Imperial council patch (included on some shirts), red numbers 7 3 and 4 | |
| Front left shoulder: world crest scout emblem, 1910 World Crest Ring (optional) | Front left shoulder: world crest scout emblem, 1910 World Crest Ring (optional) | |
| Right sleeve: flag (comes with every shirt), cub scout den numeral (check with your den leader to ensure you get the right number) | Right sleeve: flag (comes with every shirt), cub scout den numeral (check with your den leader to ensure you get the right number) Webelos has additional ribbons (can choose to put earned pins on the hat if no ribbons) |
BSA shorts/pants are optional; there is frequently a discount if you buy them when you buy the shirt; shorts are good for our weather and for kids who grow.
BSA socks are 100% optional.
Where to Buy
Get Class B pack tee shirt from the pack; scout’s first shirt is free, parents/siblings can also get for a nominal fee (see the treasurer or the tee shirt volunteer for more info)
Check with the pack for pre-loved Class A uniform pieces and patches (availability varies)
Online Scout Shop (you need to attach the patches yourself)
San Diego Scout Shop on Upas Street by Balboa Park (super friendly and knowledgeable staff, and you can pay to have them sew the patches on)
Patch Attachment and Placement
Best option: sew patches on, ideally with a sewing machine, or with a thimble, needle, and thread; basic sewing tutorial here.
Iron on or Patch Magic, but they might not stay on through the wash, and leave behind glue residue; can be a good solution when combined with a few stitches.
Placement guide here.