Cubs Scouts (8 - 10½)

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 10½ year olds. In this section, excitement and adventure are key. The Cub Scout Programme offers Sub Scouts a huge variety of activities, indoors and outdoors, allowing them to be the creative and get involved in their local communities. 

After a few weeks, your child will be 'invested'. This is when they promise to do their best and help others. Find out the various versions of the Cub Scout Promise below. 

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:

• camps
• water activities
• nature walks
• cooking
• crafts
• sports
• and many more...

The costs of Scouting will vary depending on your Group. Ask your Leader about costs and if needed, any support available. 

Learn the Cub Scout Promise 

The Cub Scout Promise helps Cubs to understand and remember the values of Scouting. 

Every young person and Leader makes their Promise as part of being invested into Scouting. Speak to your Leader to find out more investiture. 

Why not help your child to choose the Promise that's right for them? 

For Hindus and Buddhists

I promise that I will 
do my best
to do my duty to my Dharma
and to the King, 
to help other people
and to keep the Cub
Scout Law. 

For Muslims

I promise that I will 
do my best
to do my duty to my Allah
and to the King, 
to help other people
and to keep the Cub
Scout Law. 

For humanists, atheists and those with no defined faith

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. 

For Christians, Jews and Sikhs

I promise that I will
do my best
do my duty to God
and to the King, to help other
people and to keep the Cub
Scout Law. 

For subjects of independent Commonwealth countries, foreign nationals and individuals who are stateless, the following wording can replace 'duty to the King'

...to do my duty to the country in which I am now living.

Peace of Mind

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. 

Skills for Life

As a Cub Scout, your child will learn a variety of character-building skills including:

• leadership
• teamwork
• problem solving
• communication
• and responsibility