Cubs
Ages 8-10½
Adventure Around Every Corner
About Our Cub Pack
Cubs are full of excitement and ready to discover the world. Through a huge variety of activities, Cubs learn teamwork, independence, problem-solving and resilience — all while trying new things, making new friends, and growing in confidence.
What Cubs Do
Activities & Adventures
- Bigger outdoor games and challenges
- Map skills, basic navigation and first aid
- Nights away and mini camp experiences
- STEM experiments and creative projects
- Helping in the community
- Earning challenge awards and activity badges
- Team-building and leadership tasks
Skills They'll Develop
- Leadership and responsibility
- Independence and resilience
- Creative thinking and problem-solving
- Social skills and friendship
- Respect for self and others
Badges & Achievements
Cubs can earn more than 30 activity badges and work their way towards the Chief Scout's Silver Award — the highest award for Cubs.
Who Can Join?
Cubs is open to all boys and girls aged 8–10½, whatever their background or ability. We're an inclusive section where every young person is valued and supported. If your child is ready to explore, try new things, and make great friendships, we'd love to welcome them.
Recent Activity
Recently Completed
Cubs Weekly Thursday
Weekly Cubs Thursday meeting.
Cubs Weekly Monday
Cubs weekly Monday meeting
New Scientist Sleepover
Stay over in London, scavenger hunt and visit to New Scientist Live! at Excel
Join Our Cub Pack
Interested in your child joining Cubs? Get in touch!