Cub Scouts ~ Ages 7 to 10 and a half years

Cub Scouts were started for younger boys by Lord Baden Powell after he started Scouts. Scouting is now open to both boys and girls and they wear a Cub uniform shirt, hat and scarf.

Activities are centered around the Badge system set up to help you learn skills and gain knowledge of the world around you. The Boomerang system, consisting of the Bronze, Silver and Gold Boomerang badges, has many parts to it that will teach you about scouting: camping; cooking; knot tying; first aid; safety in the bush, home and water; people and their cultures; keeping fit and healthy; team work; and becoming an outgoing, confident Cub. The Cub Leaders will guide you through these badges over the three years you are with Cubs and make sure the learning is fun.

Cub Scout adult Leaders are known by names such as Baloo , Rama, Kaa and Rahn which are derived from the Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. The "Jungle Book"  is an important part of Cub Life and many of the values and  strict moral codes are used

Pack Meeting

Our meeting are  held once a week, at the  Howrah Scout Hall.  The night begins with  the Grand Howl which  is a universal ‘ yell’  used by Cub Scouts all over the world. It is a greeting to their Leader and a challenge for each Cub Scout to do their best to keep the Cub Scout Promise. It is also the highest form of appreciation a Pack can pay to any visitor or friend.

Fun Out And About

Cub Scouts have a lot of fun doing a lot of interesting things! There are games to play, codes and skills to learn, places to see and new friends to meet. Cub Scouts all help each other, and try to help other people too

All  activities are based on the natural sense of fun and enthusiasm of the age group and thus the training is achieved largely through games, interaction in small groups and activities.

We spend weekends away together camping, fishing and exploring.  We go out into the community to help or just to discover something new.  We learn bushcraft.

Click on the link below and head to our National web site where there is more information about Cub Scouts;

 Fun Computer Games to play

Click on the button below and visit an American Cub site that has a  variety of fun games to play.

Fun Earning Badges

Most cubs love earning badges.  There are 34 Achievement Badges at two different levels – green and red.  Green badges are the easiest while red are the hardest.  These are not age based but rather focus on the cub achieving or improving on a skill or interest.  Most badges are done at home and then shown to a leader or the pack.  Parents can often sign off parts of an achievement badge for their son or daughter or other cubs. There are also special badges that can be earned.

As a pack the group may choose to do a badge at a camp or special activity, or you can do them from home and being the results along to show the Leaders.  Most of the time your don’t even know you are passing over badge work because it is so much fun and then it is a great surprise when you get a badge to put on your uniform.

Cub Scouts can earn achievement badges by learning new skills like cycling, electronics, sports, cookery, boaring, writing and more. Click the Link below to find out about the Cub Scout's Award Scheme on the Scout's web site.

There are also special Boomerang Badges earned by doing things like taking care of pets, hiking in the bush and building models. If you're 8 years old you can earn your Bronze Boomerang, then go for your Silver Boomerang at 9 and your Gold Boomerang at age 10.  Click the Link below to find out about the Cub Scout's Award Scheme on the National Scout's web site.

What Knot

There are lots of different knots to learn whilst your in Scouting.  Click on the link below to download a wonderful 35 page document by Martin Stone of 10th Hobart District.

Cub Scout Uniform

The uniform for the Cub Scouts, whether boys or girls, is the same.  When invested a Cub Uniform is worn together with the Group Scarf and Scout Woggle.  The shirt has yellow shoulder stripes.  Click the Link below to find out about the Uniform on the National Scout's web site.

Working in a Pack

Cub Scouts comprise a Pack built around four Sixes, each six is lead by a Sixer.   A Sixer is generally one of the older Cub Scouts and is appointed by the Cub Scout Leader in consultation with other Leaders because of known leadership qualities. The Sixer is liked and respected by others in the Six. A Sixer is identified by a name tag on the left pocket of their uniform. A Sixer is helped by a Seconder and together the two are encouraged to develop Leadership qualities.

Sleep-overs/Camps

We usually have one or two  sleep-overs or camps per year.  Our camps are called “pack holidays”.  Most camps are for two nights and are indoors.  We have our camps at a wide range of venues, and focus on outdoor activities such as cooking, hiking, games and camp craft skills – things that can’t be done at our Tuesday night meetings.  Parent assistance is always required at camps to run the kitchen and assist the leaders with the activities.

Ceremonies

Aside from the Grand Howl as mentioned before, other ceremonies include a flag parade which is conducted at the opening and closing of a Pack meeting. There is also an investiture for new Cub Scouts that involves them reciting the Cub Scout Law and then making the Scout sign and repeating the Cub Scout Promise after the Pack Leader. Other ceremonies include Badge presentations and a "Going Up Ceremony" from the Cub Scout Pack to the Scout Troop

The Cub Scout Promise and Law

There are two versions of the Cub Scout Promise. Individuals (with the assistance of parents) may choose to use either of the following Promises...

Our Program

The major feature of the Cub Scout program is catering for the tastes and enthusiasm and interests of the pack.  The Leaders design programs that include a balance of outdoor and indoor activities incorporating the code of morals.
 

At your first Meeting

At your first Pack meeting you may feel a bit shy to begin with but it won't take long to get to know everyone. You'll learn the Scout Salute, the Handshake, the Motto, the Grand Howl, Pack Calls, the Cub Scout Law and the Cub Scout Promise. The leaders will help you. You'll soon be making friends with the other Cub Scouts and having a terrific time!

Cub Scouts get to see a lot and do a lot. We spend weekends away together camping, fishing and exploring. We go to sports meetings, visit factories, go to the zoo, the museum, or the fire department headquarters. We learn bushcraft, and we learn how to fly model aeroplanes. There's a lot more Cub Scouts do too. Why not come along and find out?

Parental Consent and Health Forms

Click on the links below to download the Parent's Consent form which is required for youth members before they are allowed on Camps or Outings.  Also below is a link to the latest Medical Health Information form in order that they receive appropriate general medical and health care if required on an activity.

If you are interested in knowing more about Cub Scout's or joining our Cub Pack - Contact us via the 'About Us' page.