What supplies and equipment are
needed to participate in Cub Scouting?
At minimum, each boy in Cub Scouting will need a
uniform and a handbook. Each year, the handbook changes, as does the cap
and neckerchief, but other uniform parts remain the same for at least
the first three years. When a boy enters a Webelos den, he may need to
obtain a new uniform if the parents in the den opt for the
khaki-and-olive uniform.
Additional supplies and equipment may be needed
for certain activities such as camping trips or field days. What
equipment is needed, as well as whether it will be provided by the unit,
will vary from pack to pack. Den and pack leaders should provide parents
with information about any supplies that will be required at the
beginning of each program year.
Where can I purchase BSA
literature, uniforms, and other program materials?
Our uniforms, literature, and other Scouting
merchandise is available at your
local service center,
Scout Shops, and other licensed distributors. Visit the Supply Division
Web site at
www.scoutstuff.org to find a list of distributors in your area. If
there aren't any suppliers near you, you can order directly from the
Supply Division by telephone.
How can I save money on the cost
of uniforms and equipment?
The Cub Scout pack may provide assistance to
families. Some packs operate a uniform exchange or uniform bank, or they
may hold fund-raisers to enable the boys to earn their uniforms. Also,
some packs will award boys rank-specific uniform components (hat and
neckerchief) and/or the program books that the Cub Scout needs each
year—so parents should inquire as to what the pack provides before
purchasing the items themselves.
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09/10/08
