Who are Cubs?

Cubs are young people, aged 8 to 10 1/2 who:

• Master new skills and try new things
• Have fun and go on adventures
• Make friends
• Help others

The Cub section is known as a “Pack” and is the middle section offered at 2nd Norbiton Scout Group. When they are 10 1/2, Cubs move on the Scout Section.

All about Cubs

Cubs meet every Tuesday evening during term time between 6.45 pm and 8.15 pm. They can also go on additional events at other times such as Pack Holidays (2 nights away sleeping indoors), Camps (3 or more nights sleeping in tents) and themed days out. Many Cubs look forward to the experience of camping or going on Pack Holiday, along with many other outings, games and activities.

The Cub Scout section caters for youngsters aged 8 to 10 and-a-half years old. A youngster may join directly or transfer from the Beaver Colony. Each pack is normally allowed to take up to 36 youngsters. Within the Pack the young people are put into smaller groups called Sixes.

The Cub Scout Promise

Scouting is a values based organisation open to people of all faiths and of none. Versions of the Cub Scout Promise are available to reflect this. After a few weeks, when they decide to join, Cubs make their promise in front of the Pack and wear their complete uniform for the first time.

Cub Scout Promise

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are atheist or of no faith background
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
I promise that I will do my best
to seek refuge in the Triple Gem, to do my duty to The King,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Christian
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
I promise that I will do my best
to follow my dharma and do my duty to The King,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Allah and then to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Waheguru and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

Uniform

You don’t need it to join, but once you’ve settled in and know that you want to continue you will need to get uniform. We can help with the cost if this is a problem for you.

Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means you can run around and get messy without ruining your other clothes. It makes you feel part of a team. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out. And it gives you a place to show off all the brilliant badges you earn.

Cub uniform consists of a green sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and a coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent your local group, also a pair of navy blue activity trousers which are used in all sections.

Who leads Cubs?

All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouts is safe and open to all. Some volunteer at the Pack week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills