What do Cub Scouts Do?

They have fun!... They also

• play games
• meet new friends
• 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 group and go and see for yourself!

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 (optional)

What badges do they have?

Cubs can gain a wide range of badges and awards.

	There are 7 challenge badges for you to try and then there is a top award called the Chief Scout's Silver Award
	But that's not all! There are about 40 Activity Badges that you can complete at any time while you are a Cub Scout. These cover everything you could possibly be interested in. From Adventure to World Faiths, Computers to Science and Music to Horse Riding. If you have a hobby, interest or favourite sport there is an Activity Badge that you can work hard for, gain and wear on your uniform with pride.
	When you are ready to move into the Scout Section there is a moving on award.
	Every Cub (and Scout) wears a set of badges to identify themselves. They have a Membership Badge to show they are in Scouting (you get this when you first join the scouts), a District and County Badge along with a group Name Tag to show where 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 Scouts 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 Scout...ask them if you can come along to a Pack meeting and see what all the fuss is about. Take a look at the directory page to find the nearest Cub Pack to where you live. You can either contact the group directly through their contact, or contact info to give you any details you may wish to know.

Most groups will be glad to let you stay for a night or two to see what it is like. You will need to bring your parent/guardian along so that a few forms can be filled in. 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 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.