Uniform Overview

Cub Scouting is a uniformed organization. Wearing uniforms has been a method of the Scouting movement from the beginning. Decades of experience show uniforming to have many benefits, including these:

Equality - The uniform represents a democratic ideal of equality. Youth from various cultures and different economic levels wear the same uniform and cooperate as equals.

Identification - The uniform identifies a youth as a member of the Cub Scouts. Badges on the uniform tell other members that they belong 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 immediately recognized.

​Commitment - Wearing a uniform is a constant reminder to each Cub Scout of their commitment to the ideals and purposes of Cub Scouting: duty to God, loyalty to country, and helpfulness to others.

For these reasons, among others, all parents should emphasize to their Scouts the importance of wearing the correct and complete uniform on all suitable occasions.

The Cub Scout uniform identifies the organization with our community. We want our Cub Scouts in Pack 490 to wear the uniform properly and proudly. 

Class A and Class B Uniform

The required Class A uniform (sometimes called "field uniform") for Pack 490 consists of:

• Scout shirt (including National, Council, Pack #490 and Den # patches) 
• Neckerchief (provided by Pack 490)
• Neckerchief Slide (provided by Pack 490)
• Belt 

Optional Class A uniform pieces include:

• Rank-specific hat
• Cub Scout Blue Pants or Skort
• Rank Socks

Rank Specific Uniform Essentials:

• Lion (Kindergarten)
• Tiger (1st Grade)
• Wolf (2nd Grade)
• Bear (3rd Grade)
• Webelo (4th Grade)
• AOL (5th Grade) 

The Class B or "activity shirt" is the orange Pack 490 t-shirt with the Pack logo. Each scout is given an orange activity shirt when they join the Pack.

Class A Uniform Shirt Patch Placement

The Scout uniform has designated locations to place patches on the uniform. Not all patches earned or received are placed on the uniform shirt. 

Reference this guide to ensure that your patches are placed in the proper location on the Scout uniform.

If you are buying a new uniform shirt, the Scout Shop (for a small fee) will sew your Scout's patches on the uniform to ensure they are placed correctly.


Purchasing Uniforms

Scout Uniforms can be purchased online or at the Simon Kenton Council Scout Shop. 

Pack 490 provides each Scout with the rank neckerchief, rank neckerchief slide, and Class B orange "activity shirt." The remaining required uniform pieces are purchased by the Scout (including uniform shirt, belt, patches, and any optional uniform pieces).

Simon Kenton Council Scout Shop

807 Kinnear Rd.
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 481-4270

Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9 AM- 6 PM
Sat: 10 AM- 4 PM
Sun: Closed