What is a Cub?
Cub Scouts are young people usually aged between eight and
ten and half years old and make up the second section of the Scouting family.
They want to have fun, adventure and friendship with opportunities to go on
visits, explore the outdoors, go to camps as well as trying out new things.
What do Cub Scouts wear?
Cub Scouts uniform consists of a dark green sweatshirt and
a Group scarf. A Beaver Scout who has joined the Cubs and has gained his/her
Chief Scout Bronze Award can wear it on their uniform until they have gained
the Chief Scout's Silver Award. They may also wear their Participation and
Moving On awards.
What do Cub Scouts do?
The Cub Scouts have have a very exciting and varied programme
which includes gaining their Chief Scout's Silver Award. Once again the programmes
help Cub Scouts to learn about the wider things that are going on around them
whilst enjoying themselves. Cubs join their local Scout Troop before their
eleventh birthday.
Resource Material
Information for the individual Cub Scout is provided through
the Powerpack, which gives interesting facts and serves as a record book for
the Cub Scout.
Want to be a Cub Scout?
You need to be eight years old to become a Cub Scout and it
may happen that your nearest Pack may be full then you may have to go on a
waiting list. Check this out well before your eigth birthday and have your
name put on the list or find another Pack near to you who can take you.
To find the nearest Pack to you; get Mum or Dad to contact:
The County Office on 76599046 or
email:
janette.robinson@coventryscouts.org.uk
