Uniforms and Scout Closet
Cub Scout uniforms show that a Scout is part of a team, and they show what each Scout has achieved, since Scouts wear the badges they’ve earned.
At a glance
- New to Pack 214? You don’t need to buy anything before your first meeting.
- When you do buy, Pack 214 only asks for the uniform from the waist up, so you can skip the official pants, belt, and socks.
- If cost is a concern, financial aid is available. We’re happy to help.
Class A: the official uniform, from the waist up
Scouting America calls this the field uniform. Pack 214 asks for:
- Uniform shirt for your Scout’s rank (see the table below)
- Rank cap, neckerchief, and neckerchief slide
- Patches on the shirt: council shoulder patch, World Crest emblem and ring, red Pack numerals (2, 1, 4), and your den number. Arrow of Light Scouts also wear blue shoulder loops.
| Rank | Grade | Uniform shirt |
|---|---|---|
| Lions | Kindergarten | The Lion short-sleeve T-shirt |
| Tigers through Webelos | 1st to 4th grade | The blue Cub Scout uniform shirt |
| Arrow of Light | 5th grade | The tan Scout uniform shirt |
From the waist down, any appropriate pants, shorts, or jeans are fine, with closed-toe shoes (no Crocs, flip-flops, or slides).
Class B: the Pack T-shirt
Scouting America calls this the activity uniform: a Pack 214 T-shirt with appropriate pants or shorts and closed-toe shoes. Every Scout gets a free Pack T-shirt with their first year’s dues, and extra T-shirts are available for a small fee.
Where do patches go? See Scouting America’s official Cub Scout uniform guide, or ask the Scout Shop.
Scout Closet and Scout Shop
Scout Closet
Our Scout Closet collects gently used uniform pieces donated by families as Scouts grow, move up in rank, or cross over to a troop. It’s small right now, so ask before you shop: email [email protected] or ask at the Pack table at any den or pack meeting.
Have outgrown uniform pieces? Please bring them to the Pack table. Every donation helps another family.
Scout Shop
The Mecklenburg County Council Scout Shop sells uniform items, handbooks, and more, and they can sew patches on for you.
- Address: 1410 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
- Phone: 704-342-9323
- Tip: in the fall, the shop usually has extended hours and a uniform sale. Call or check their website before you go.

