Uniforms & Supplies
WHERE CAN I BUY UNIFORMS, PACK NUMBERS AND COUNCIL PATCHES?
Mountain Scout Shop (website)
1130 Route 22 West, Mountainside (inside Verexx building)
908-654-9191
Cedar Knolls Scout Shop (website)
1 Saddle Rd., Cedar Knolls
973-765-9322, ext. 233
You can also order everything you need from the BSA online store.
Also, a Scout Pro Tip: since we're trying to teach our Scouts to be "thrifty", consider passing up or passing down appropriate items (caps, bandanas, etc.) to those who might need a hand.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT TO BUY FOR THE UNIFORM?
At the very minimum, you will need the following:
1st - 3rd grade - blue uniform dress shirt: short or long sleeve.
4th - 5th grade - blue or tan uniform dress shirt: short or long sleeve.
Council patch that says "Northern New Jersey Council"
Patches of numbers 2 and 0
Purple Fleur-de-lis patch (World Crest Patch)
Hat that corresponds to your scout's den level
Neckerchief that corresponds to your scout's den level
DO I HAVE TO SEW THE PATCHES ON THE UNIFORM?
You don't have to sew them on, as they can be ironed on. However, iron-on patches will eventually start coming off. If you want to have them sewn-on but you don't know how to, you can take them to a local dry cleaners. Some will sew them on for $1.00 per patch. To be sure, ask them first, though.