Class A Uniform & Handbook

Overview

The Class A uniform is the default uniform for most Scouting activities.  We wear the Class A uniform to most Pack and Den meetings, parades and ceremonies, and public outings where we are not planning to perform a service where we expect to get dirty and/or plan to be very physically active.

The Class A uniform should be worn properly and respectfully.  Hats should not be worn backwards or sideways.  Shirts should be buttoned and tucked in.  Pants should be a solid blue color and worn with the Cub Scout belt.

Lions (kindergarten Scouts) do not wear Class A uniforms.  They have their own t-shirt uniforms.

Purchasing a Class A uniform & Handbook

You can purchase uniforms and materials in person at the Seattle Trading Post

We have prepared a PDF that you can print and take to the Trading Post here: Printer Friendly Uniform Guide

Hours: Weekdays, Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm (Check their web site for additional peak-season hours and holiday closures.)

Chief Seattle Council Service Center 

3120 Rainier Ave South

Seattle, WA 98144

Phone: 206-725-5200

Email: TradingPost@seattlebsa.org

Web site: https://seattlebsa.org/about/trading-post/ 

Purchasing the uniform in person is strongly encouraged and advised because shirt sizes may be hard to predict.  

If this is not possible online ordering is available at https://www.scoutshop.org/ 

Rank Handbooks

A Rank Handbook is the official guide to your scout's Rank Adventures and Activities.  The Handbook will explain the program and uniform in greater detail, list the program for each adventure, suggest bonus activities, and allow you to track your Scout's progress.

There is one for each Rank - Tiger, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos.  Lions have their own workbooks, which the Pack will provide.   

Starting Patches

Patch Placement

• Council Shoulder Patch - Left sleeve, near the top

• Pack Numbers - Left sleeve, below the Council Shoulder Patch.  Leave a small gap between the patches.

• Den Number - Right sleeve, touching the bottom of the American flag

• Council Rounder - Centered on the right pocket

• 1910 World Crest Ring - Above the left pocket.  Leave a 3/4" gap between the top of the pocket and the ring.

• World Crest Scout Emblem - Inside the ring

Attaching The Patches

Most people use Badge Magic, however you can sew them on.  Although it is suggested that if you use Badge Magic you still put a stitch in each corner of the Chief Seattle Council shoulder patch as the corners tend to pull way from the curved sleeve.