parent-guide-to-cubs

PARENTS’ GUIDE
TO CUB SCOUTS
Life as a Cub Scout is fun,
adventurous and rewarding.
As a Cub Scout, your child will
join their Cub Pack on exciting
adventures, discovering hidden
talents and exploring the world
around them.
Cubs is the second section
of the Scouting Movement
for 8 to 10 ½ year olds. In this
section, excitement and
adventure are key. The Cub
Scout Programme offers Cub
Scouts a huge variety of
activities, indoors and outdoors,
allowing them to be creative
and get involved in their
local communities.
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After a few weeks, your child will
be ‘invested’. This is when they
promise to do their best and help
others. Find the various versions of
the Cub Scout Promise on page 6.
C O M E TO
WE L NT U R E
TH E AD V E
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Earn badges, get active
and embrace the challenge.
We believe that young people
learn by doing, so our Cub Scout
Programme is packed full of
amazing activities to engage
and challenge Cub Scouts of
all abilities.
You can expect your child
to get involved in:
ACTI
• camps
• water activities
• nature walks
• cooking
• crafts
• sports
VITI E
• and many more…
The costs of Scouting will vary

depending on your Group. Ask
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your Leader about costs and if
needed, any support available.
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LEARN THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE
The Cub Scout Promise For humanists, atheists and
helps Cubs to understand those with no defined faith
and remember the values I promise that I will do
of Scouting. my best
Every young person and Leader to uphold our Scout values,
makes their Promise as part of to do my duty to the Queen,
being invested into Scouting. to help other people
Speak to your Leader to find and to keep the Cub
out more about investiture. Scout Law.
Why not help your child to For Christians, Jews

choose the Promise that's and Sikhs
right for them? I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God
For Hindus and Buddhists
and to the Queen, to help other
I promise that I will people and to keep the Cub
do my best Scout Law.
to do my duty to my Dharma
and to the Queen, For subjects of independent
to help other people Commonwealth countries,
and to keep the Cub foreign nationals and
Scout Law. individuals who are
stateless, the following
For Muslims wording can replace ‘duty
I promise that I will do to the Queen’
my best …to do my duty to the country
to do my duty to Allah in which I am now living.
and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub
Scout Law.
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CU B R M
U N I FO
Union Flag Group Badge
(if worn on scarf)
Gallantry/Meritorious
Occasional
Conduct Awards
Badges
Chief Scout’s Moving On

Award Award
Group Name Joining In
Tape Awards
District
Badge
Activity
County/ Badges
Area/Region and
Badge Staged
Activity
Group Badge Badges
(if not worn
on scarf)
Leadership stripe Membership

Award
Challenge
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Looking for uniform?

Get all your Scouting goods from Scout Shops, the o cial
retailer for The Scout Association. From books and resources
to camping equipment and more!
SHOP NOW AT:
scouts.org.uk/shop
To ensure your child is
safe, Leaders adhere to
our anti-bullying, equal
opportunities, safety and
child protection policies.
Cub Scouts take part in activities
and learn new skills under the
supervision of adult volunteers.
They work effectively and safely
with young people to deliver the
Scouting Programme and have
access to training to support
them in their role.
If you have any questions, get
in touch with your local Leader.
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PEACE
OF MIND
SKI LL
S
FOR LI FE
As a Cub Scout, your
child will learn a variety
of character-building
skills including:
• leadership
• teamwork
• problem solving
• communication
• and responsibility.
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Scouting is for adults too!
We believe in flexible volunteering
and offer a number of adult
volunteer roles to suit a range
of skills.
Interested?
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Speak to your local Leader about
the various roles available. How
much time you give is completely up
to you. Whether you help out once
a fortnight, month, term or just
at special events or camps, there
is bound to be a role for you.
Build on your skills

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Scouting offers the chance
for you to build on personal
skills like teamwork, confidence
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and leadership.
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To find out how you can

volunteer visit scouts.org.uk/
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get-involved
D !
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I N F O R MA
FOR MOR E
Contact your local leader
directly or visit the Scouts
website: scouts.org.uk
Alternatively, you can email the
Scout Information Centre:
TI O N
info.centre@scouts.org.uk
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YOU
PAC R
K
Group name
Meeting day and time
Meeting place
Leader’s name
Contact phone number
Email
© 2018 The Scout Association
Registered charity numbers: 306101
(England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland)

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PARENTS’ GUIDE

The costs of Scouting will vary

Why not help your child to For Christians, Jews

Chief Scout’s Moving On

Leadership stripe Membership

Looking for uniform?

Build on your skills

To find out how you can

Meeting day and time

Contact phone number

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