Cub Scouts are young people aged between 8 and 10.5 years old.
The Cub Pack is run by the Cub Scout Leader and usually at least one Assistant Leader plus Section Assistants and where available a Young Leader. All are volunteers who give their time for free and receive special training for their role. They are responsible for planning and running a programme of activities.
Cub meetings are held on Thursday evenings during term-time between 18:15 and 19:45.
Cubs enjoy a great deal of fun and adventure which will lead to the award of badges to wear on their uniform. Participation, rather than meeting set standards, is the key approach, and there are a range of awards that Cub Scouts can gain to recognise their achievements. We design each term’s programme to help the Cubs have a balanced range of activities and work towards achieving a number of the Challenge and Activity Badges. Trips away such as sleepovers or camps and visits are usually a part of our exciting programme.
Each Pack has a number of smaller groups called Sixes and each has a Sixer who is the leader of the pack. We award points to packs and individual Cubs for good behaviour, making an effort and joining in. At the end of each term, members of the pack with the most points gain the pack badge for their uniform.
Being a Cub
When you join Cubs, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things. Here’s everything you need to know.
Activities and what you’ll get up to
Prepare for excitement and adventure! Try huge variety of activities surrounding areas of fitness, global and beliefs; be creative and get involved in your local community. Learn exciting outdoor skills and take part in adventurous activities, as well as camps and residential experiences.
Awards & Badges
Completing the awards and badges challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. See what’s on offer and start your journey to the top.
Cub Promise
As a values based movement we all make the ‘The Promise’ an oath that helps us to be our best
Moving up to Scouts
Eventually, it’ll be time to say farewell to Cubs and embrace your next big adventure.
Uniform and badge placement
You don’t need a uniform to join. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll start speedily earning badges, and you’ll need to know where to put them!
Cub leaders
All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouting is safe, inclusive and accessible. Some lead the Pack week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills.
