Cubs
Age
Cub Scouts are boys and girls age 8 - 10 ½ years of age, we
are the second youngest section of the Scout movement.
Our place in the Scouting
Family Tree
We belong to a group, which is usually made up of a Beaver Colony, Cub
Pack and a Scout Troop. All sections meeting at different times.
When we meet
We meet for approximate. 1 hour – 1 ½ a week
depending on which pack you decide to join. We have numerous packs in and
around the District and there is a pack to suit all, as they meet 1 night
a week Monday – Friday somewhere across the district.
Our uniform
Cub Scouts wear a smart uniform made up of a sweatshirt, navy cargo
trousers and a group neckerchief.
Not sure where the badges go? Visit this page.
Your first night at Cubs
When joining, another Cub
Scout will look after you usually someone you know already, perhaps
from school, if you do not know any other Cub Scouts you will be given
a buddy to look after you.
In your first four weeks at
Cub Scouts you will join in all the fun activities.
The leaders will help you come to know the Cub pack ceremonies, get to
know the leaders and members in the pack. Find out about activities
available in the pack.
- Know and understand the Cub Scout Promise and Motto
- Learn about the cub names of the leaders and the story of the jungle book
- Know the meaning of the badges that you will receive at the investiture ceremony.
- The general knowledge of the family of Scouts, world-wide Scouting and the history of Scouting
- The next stage is to become a Cub Scout by making the Promise.
The Pack Programme
The Cub Scout Leaders set
weekly structured programmes.
Cub Pack meetings are always fun packed, fast moving evenings. At the same time developing skills for life.
The leaders encourage Cub Scouts to make suggestions for games and activities. Make time to share their news and views. They accept Cub Scouts as they are, celebrating their achievements and emerging talents, supporting their weaknesses and needs.
Days Out
Cub Scouts also take part in
District Competitions, Days out and Fun Events with other Cub Scouts within the District.
They will enjoy pack outings
and have visitors of interest come to the pack. Cub Scouts can take
part in camps and experience a fun packed, exciting 48 hours with their
pack friends taking part in climbing, archery and canoeing to name a
few events that they can take part in. Some Cubs go away on Family
Camps with their parents and the whole scouting group.
The Leaders
The leadership team is made up
of a Cub Leader called Akela and assistant Leaders (mainly
Baloo, Caa) who are all fully trained. They also have Helpers and Young
Leaders.
Many parents get involved and join the leadership team and go on to become leaders, helpers or occasional helpers. All leaders/parents involved with the pack will fill in a Criminal Record Check form before an offer of help can be accepted.
Why do it ?
For Fun, Friendship and
Adventure in a safe friendly environment join Cub Scouts.