While a uniform is not required to join Scouting,the uniform plays an important part as one of the "Methods" of Scouting. A scouting uniform represents commitment, identifying the scout with a set of principles and serving as a reminder to live up to them. The uniform represents equality: binding a group of scouts together whatever their backgrounds. A scout in a neat, tidy uniform makes a good first impression, standing out as a good and positive force -- here the uniform serves as a form of postive identification. Finally, the uniform is a place where the scout displays his achievements -- ranks, awards, and activities -- helping the Scout to take pride in his accomplishments.

Pack 166 strongly encourages scouts to wear full "Class A" uniforms.“Class A” uniforms are worn to den meetings, pack meetings, and other “official” events such as the annual “Report to State” parage.

Class A uniform components can be purchased at the Capitol Area Council Scout Shop (directions below). Uniform parts can sometimes be found at Goodwill shops and online at sites such as EBay. If you cannot afford a uniform , please talk to your den or pack leaders -- financial assistance may be available.

“Class A” Uniform Part Checklist

 Cub Scout (Blue) or Webelos (Tan) Shirt – short sleeved
 Cub Scout (Blue) or Webelos (Green) Pants or Shorts
 Cub Scout (Blue/Yellow) or Webelos (Green/Red) Socks
 Cub Scout Belt & Rank-appropriate Buckle
 Tiger/Wolf/Bear/Webelos Cap
 Capital Area Council Shoulder Patchon Left Upper Sleeve
 Unit Numeral (166) below Council Patch
 Den Numeral or Webelos Patrol Patch on Right Sleeve
 Tiger/Wolf / Bear / Webelos Neckerchief
 Tiger/Wolf/Bear / Webelos Neckerchief Slide

Instructions for sewing patches and other insignia on the Class A uniform are in the back of the Tiger, Wolf, Bear and Webelos handbook(s).

Class B uniforms are a (Red) Pack T-shirt over shorts or jeans. Class B uniforms are worn for informal events such as camp outs or hikes. Class B pack T-shirts may be purchased at Pack meetings.

Cub Scouts in Pack 166 transition from the Cub Scout Uniform to the Webelos / Boy Scout Khaki uniform after they earn their Webelos rank -- in late March or early April of their 4th grade year.

Directions to the Scout Shop:

Capitol Area Council headquarters and the Scout Shop are located at:

7540 Ed Bluestein Blvd
Austin, Texas 78723-2399
Phone: 512-926-6363

If coming from IH35 & 290 overpass, take the 183 South exit.  Turn right onto the 183 Southbound access road.  The Council offices and Scout shop is the first drive on the right, before the Church of Christ and Central Assembly church.

From Hwy 71 take 183 North.  Turn left at the light at Hwy 290, then turn left onto the 183 South access road.  The offices are the first drive after passing back under Hwy 290.

From IH35 North, go south to Hwy 290 east and follow the directions above. 

The Scout Shop is open Monday through Friday from 9 - 5:30 and Saturdays from 10 - 2:30. Closed on major holidays.