What if we can’t afford a uniform?

Talk privately with a troop leader. Cost should not keep a boy from participating, and we will work with your family to find a solution for the required shirt.

Does Troop 4110 have used uniforms available?

Sometimes. Families often donate shirts their boys have outgrown, and the troop may have shirts available. Check with a leader before purchasing a new one.

Where can I buy Trail Life uniforms?

Official Trail Life uniform items are available through Trail Life USA’s official store/resources. Before ordering a shirt, check with Troop 4110 because we sometimes have donated shirts available.

Should I buy a uniform before our first visit?

No. Visit first and talk with a troop leader before purchasing a uniform. Your son can attend a normal first meeting in comfortable everyday clothing, and the troop may have a donated shirt in his size.

What is the Trail Life Activewear shirt?

The Activewear shirt is an official Trail Life shirt intended for more active or casual program settings. Many Troop 4110 boys have one, but it is optional unless specific event instructions say otherwise.

Does he need a Trail Life hat?

No. Many boys wear a Trail Life hat, but Troop 4110 does not require one. The official uniform shirt is the required uniform item.

Is a uniform required?

Yes. For boys, Troop 4110 requires the official Trail Life uniform shirt. Other common items such as a Trail Life hat or Activewear shirt are useful and popular but are not required by the troop.

What should my son wear for his first visit?

Comfortable, appropriate everyday clothing is fine for a first regular Thursday meeting. There is no need to purchase a Trail Life uniform before visiting unless a leader has given different instructions for a special activity.

What uniform does my son need?

The only uniform item Troop 4110 requires for boys is the official Trail Life uniform shirt.

Most of our boys also have a Trail Life hat, and many have a Trail Life Activewear shirt that they wear for certain activities, but these items are optional.

You do not need to purchase a uniform before your first visit. In fact, we recommend talking with a troop leader before buying one. The troop sometimes has shirts available, and families often donate uniforms their boys have outgrown.

If the cost of a uniform is a concern, please talk with a leader. We will work with your family to make sure your son can get the shirt he needs.