Cub Scouts are aged between 8 and 10 years old. We run two Packs which meet once a week on either Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Sessions from 6.15-7.30pm at Cholsey Scout Hut. We run a programme packed full of fun activities offering new experiences a chance to learn new skills. We have trips in the local area and get involved in the community. We run two Camps a year and a Night Hike to challenge and inspire our young people, making memories of a lifetime.

Cubs is all about having fun, making friends, and trying new things – sometimes without even realising you’re learning. Being part of the Pack gives our Cubs the chance to spend time outdoors, explore new skills, and discover the importance of helping others.

But Cubs is about more than just badges and campfires. It’s where our young members begin to grow in confidence and build resilience. By the time they move on from the Pack, every Cub will understand the value of integrity, know how to take initiative, and be ready to do their best – no matter what challenges come their way.

Badges

Our programme is based around all our young people achieving their Cub Challenge Awards and Cub Activity Badges. We aim to support all our Cubs to achieve their Chief Scout Silver Award before they move up to Scouts so each session plus the camps will cover different elements of the badge framework. There is also a selection of Staged Badges they can work on from home – for example if they go to swimming or music lessons, these can count towards earning some more badges.

Sixes, Sixers and Seconders

Cubs in our Packs are organised onto Sixes. A Six is a smaller group of Cubs, headed up by a Sixer and a Seconder. Sixers and Seconders are Cub Scouts who are chosen to take on leadership responsibilities, such as welcoming new people to the Pack, being extra helpful on camp, or taking charge of a particular game or activity. Everyone will have a chance to be a Seconder and then a Sixer before they move up to Scouts.

Uniform

Scouting is a uniformed organisation and our Cubs are identified by their distinct forest green sweaters and the 1st Cholsey Scout Group red and navy blue necker. We provide the group necker and the green branded sweater can be sourced second hand or new from uniform shops or online retailers. They do not need the full uniform for their first session – usually by their fourth session, if they are happy to stay with us. If they have come up from Beavers, they can wear their Beavers uniform until they are invested about 4 weeks in. We provide all their badges.

Moving on

Young people can join Cubs after they have had their eighth birthday. They usually move on to the next section, Scouts, between 10½ and 11 years old. It may sometimes be appropriate to extend this flexibility for young people with additional needs.

For more information

If you would like to know more about Cubs then do not hesitate to reach out to our Cub Leaders, whose details can be found on our Contact Us page. We look forward to hearing from you.