Wearing uniforms has been a method of the Scouting movement from the beginning. Decades of experience show uniforming to have many benefits, including these:
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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.
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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.
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Achievement. The uniform displays badges and other awards so the accomplishments of each Cub Scout can be immediately recognized.
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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.
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.
Lion, Tiger, Wolf, and Bear Cub Scouts
In Pack 1855 the Cub Scout uniform consists of the following parts:
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Shirt—The official uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets and "Boy Scouts of America" lettered in gold above the right pocket.
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Belt (optional)—Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle and Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout emblem.
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Cap (optional)—Official navy-blue cap with orange front panel and tiger cub emblem for Tiger Cubs, yellow panel and wolf emblem for Wolf Cub Scouts, blue panel and bear emblem for Bear Cub Scouts. Webelos Scouts wear an olive cap with a plain panel bearing the Webelos logo.
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Neckerchief—Triangular neckerchief is orange with navy-blue trim for Tiger Cubs, gold with navy-blue trim for Wolf Cub Scouts, light blue with navy-blue trim for Bear Cub Scouts, and plaid for Webelos Scouts. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs boys should wear. Packs should not make their own pack neckerchiefs for boys.
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Neckerchief slide—Official gold-tone metal slide with the Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos logo. Boys may wear handmade neckerchief slides.
Webelos Scouts
In Pack 1855 Webelos Scouts may choose to wear either the blue Webelos uniform based on the Cub Scout uniform or the tan/olive uniform similar to the one Boy Scouts wear.
With either uniform, all Webelos Scouts wear the Webelos neckerchief (plaid with the Webelos emblem), Webelos neckerchief slide (handmade slides are also acceptable), Webelos cap, and Webelos belt buckle.
Note that the Webelos belt buckle will fit either the blue or the olive belt, but the belt loop recognitions for the Cub Scout Academics and Sports program fit only on the blue web belt.
Badges and Insignia
When your son first joins Cub Scouting and Pack 1855, his uniform will display only those badges that identify his status: the World Crest, which shows him to be a member of the worldwide Scouting movement; the national flag; the Three Fires Council strip and our pack numbers (1855). As he progresses, your son will earn badges, pins, medals, and other insignia that tell of his accomplishments in Scouting.
The following images provide guidance on the proper placement of all badges and insignia.
Youth Patch (Brag) Vest
Wondering what to do with all of your activity and service Patches? One way to display them is with a Youth Patch Vest. The vest can be purchased at the Scout Store or online at scoutstuff.org. You can also make them yourself.
Wearing the Uniform
In general, every Cub Scout should wear his uniform (as described above) to all Pack 1855 Cub Scouting activities, including den and pack meetings, unit outings, and any activities done with members of the den or pack. When your son is wearing his uniform this is referred to as dressing in a Field Uniform or Class A uniform. (Please note this terminology can be confusing as one may incorrectly associate Class A with the activity uniform described below.)
When playing sports, going to camp, or participating in other physical activities, we typically ask the Cub Scouts to wear an alternate uniform, such as a BSA or Pack 1855 t-shirt. This is also referred to as a Class B uniform or activity uniform. Pack leaders will provide advance notice of any occasion when the boys should wear anything other than the complete Field uniform.
Obtaining a Uniform
Cub Scout Uniforms can be purchased at the Three Fires Council Scout Shop located at 415 N. 2nd Street in St. Charles. Or if you prefer to shop online you can purchase uniforms at scoutstuff.org There are also many other alternatives such as thrift shops, eBay, Craiglist, Offerup, etc.
Three Fires Council Scout Shops
"Helping Units Succeed"
Naperville Scout Shop - 4S100 Rt 59, Naperville, IL 60563
phone# 630-791-8342 fax# 630-791-9044 DeickeScoutShop@scouting.org
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Norris Scout Shop - 415 N. 2nd St, St. Charles, IL 60174
phone# 630-797-4614 fax# 630-584-8598 NorrisScoutShop@scouting.org
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HOURS FOR BOTH SCOUT SHOPS:
Monday - Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 9am-2pm
Sunday Closed