WHAT IS CUBS ?

Every week (during Term time), our Cub Pack will gather to take part in lots of interesting and challenging activities – achieving anything they set their minds to and having lots of fun along the way. They are organised into smaller groups, called Sixes, where they learn about working together in teams.

Cubs will:

• Master new skills and try new things.
• Have fun and go on adventures.
• Make friends.
• Get curious about the world around them.
• Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond.

Cubs is run by trained adults, supported by Young Leaders (14 to 18 year old Explorer Scouts).

Around the age of 10 1/2 Cubs are able to move up into Scouts.

MEET THE TEAM

Volunteer leaders are traditionally nicknamed after characters in Rudyard Kipling’s novel, The Jungle Book. The lead Adult Volunteer is named Akela, after the wise leader of the wolf pack. Cubs have a number of adult volunteers and are supported by Young Leaders (14-18 year olds who often attend Explorer Scouts). They supervise activities, share their skills and keep everyone safe. 

JENNY is our Cubs Team Lead volunteer. She initially started volunteering by coming along to a few evenings as a parent helper. Jenny says “I became an assistant leader in the Beavers section in 2021 and learnt wonderful skills and had tremendous fun! It’s great making new friends in my Scout family. From September 2023, I became a leader in Cubs. I now lead the section alongside my husband, John, and my fabulous parent volunteers 🙂”.

JOHN says “When I was younger I was in Cubs and Scouts. When the opportunity came up in September I jumped at the chance to pass on my skills to the next generation of Cubs. I enjoy running the pack with my wife, Jenny, and look forward to many enjoyable Wednesday nights.”

If you are interest in Volunteering then please speak to Jenny or John, or contact Becky on 07894 702 634 (email at rebecca.parker@lonsdalescouts.org.uk).

WHAT DO CUBS DO ?

As well as just having fun, learning to do new things and meeting other children, Cubs get the chance to participate in specific activities and achieve badges & awards.

Cubs have the opportunity to get lots of badges covering a wide range of skills and interests:

• Top Awards (The Chief Scout Silver Award).
• 6 Challenge Awards (like adventure & teamwork challenges).
• Specific Activity Badges, designed for Cubs (like book reader & disability awareness).
• Staged Activity Badges that have various levels across Beavers, Cubs & Scouts (like community impact & nights away).
• Other awards (like joining in & YouShape).

More information can be found on the Cubs page of the Scout website.