What are Cubs?

On this Page you can find out all about Cub Scouts:

How old are they?       What do they do?       What do they Wear?        What badges do they have?       How do I join?       What is the Cub Scout Promise?        What is the Scout Motto?

The Scout Association is in the process of implementing a new training programme for all its' sections. The information below is based on the new programme.

How old are Cubs?

Cub Scouts are boys and girls aged between 8 to 10½ yrs.

What do they do?

They have fun! . . . They also
          play games
          gain badges
          go on outings and visits
          go camping and learn about the outdoors
          look after themselves
          look after their surroundings
          help others
          create things
          become Scouts

The best way to find out what Cubs get up to is to find your nearest Scout Group and go and see for yourself! Complete our enquiry form or email joinus@avonscouts.org.uk and we will put you in contact with a local Cub Scout Pack.

What do they wear?

Cub Scouts wear a full uniform. Scouting is a uniformed organisation and the uniform tells everyone that you are a Cub Scout. For instance, people can tell what Pack you belong to by looking at the colour of your scarf. The uniform consists of:
           Dark green long sleeved sweatshirt
           Group Scarf
           Blue Activity Trousers/Skirt (optional)

Cub Scout activities are a combination of learning and having fun. They learn about themselves and how to look after themselves, they get to know people from their local community. They find out about life in other countries and explore through organised activities. They care by helping those around them.

The Cub Scout programme and activities are based onseven Programme Zones, these are:
           Outdoor Scouting
           Fitness
           Discovering the World around You
           Creative
           Beliefs & Attitudes
           Caring and Community
           Global

It is by participating in a Balanced Programme that the Cub Scout experiences Scouting. The Balanced Programme provides opprtunities for growth and development in Six personal development areas. These are:

	Body
	Mind
	Faith & Beliefs
	Relationships
	Community
	Surroundings

What badges do Cubs have?

Cub Scouts can gain a wide range of badges and awards. Full details of the new badge scheme will be on-line soon, and the old badge scheme is also still available.

Every Cub wears a set of badges to identify themselves. They have a Membership Badge to show they are in Scouting, a District and County Badge along with a group Name Tape to show which Scout Group they come from.

Every now and then there are special events that allow you to wear a special badge for a short period of time. These normally stay on your uniform for around a year. When the time comes to remove the badge you can add it to your collection. Many Cubs keep a collection of badges and may even add them to a 'camp blanket' which makes a good talking piece when you wear it around the campfire.

How do I join?

Perhaps you know a friend who is a Cub . . . ask them if you can come along to a Pack Night meeting and see what all the fuss is about. You can also contact your local Scout Group through our County Office; just complete the on-line enquiry form or email joinus@avonscouts.org.uk and we will contact you with the relevant details.

Most groups will be glad to let you stay for a night or two to see what it is like. If you enjoy Scouting (and many people do!) you can find out how to become a full member from the leaders at your chosen group.

Cub Scout Promise

           I promise that I will do my best
           to do my duty to my God and to The Queen
           to help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law

Cub Scout Law

         Cub Scouts always do their best
           think of others before themselves
           and do a good turn every day.