Cubs are young people aged between 8 and 10½, and they form the third section of the Scouting family—between Beavers and Scouts. At this stage, Cubs are bursting with energy, curiosity, and a growing sense of independence. It’s the perfect time to explore new skills, enjoy exciting adventures, and make lifelong friends.

We’re proud to run two active Cub Packs in our Scout Group:

• Three Bridges Pack – Meets every Tuesday at the Scout Hut, Gales Drive
• Maidenbower Pack – Meets every Thursday at Maidenbower Community Centre

Cubs gather in groups called Packs to enjoy an exciting mix of fun, challenge, and learning. Every week is a little different, but it’s always packed with adventure! Being a Cub is all about:

• Mastering new skills and trying new things
• Having fun and going on adventures
• Making friends
• Exploring the world around them
• Helping others and making a difference—locally and globally

Here’s just a snapshot of what to expect:

Adventures in the Great Outdoors

Cubs are often out and about—camping under the stars, telling ghost stories around a campfire, or hiking through local woods. They might build dens at our local Stanford campsite, take part in night hikes, or try their hand at pioneering. Cubs learn that adventure doesn’t need to be far away—it’s all about making the most of the world around them.

Learning Practical (and Personal) Skills

From first aid and basic cooking to teamwork and leadership, Cubs learn by doing. These aren’t just handy life skills—they build confidence, independence, and resilience too. Cubs are encouraged to take initiative, show integrity, and support one another.

Helping Others and Making a Difference

Cubs work as a team to help other people. Together, you’ll learn about global issues and what we can all do to help solve them.

What Does a Cub Pack Look Like?

Our Cub Packs are led by an adult Section Leader, supported by Assistant Leaders and a team of dedicated parent and youth volunteers. Older Scouts aged 14–18 often join us as part of the Explorer Scout Young Leader programme, helping to run games and activities.

Within the Pack, Cubs are also part of smaller groups called Sixes, each led by a Sixer and supported by a Seconder. These roles help Cubs build leadership skills and take on new responsibilities.

Promises and Ceremonies

Joining Cubs is about more than just fun and games—it’s also a journey of self-discovery and learning what it means to be part of a community.

When a new Cub is ready to join fully, they make their Cubs Promise in front of their Pack, during a short and meaningful ceremony called an Investiture. This is a proud moment, often shared with family and friends.

Cubs can choose a promise that reflects their personal beliefs and values, and they’ll revisit it on special occasions, like St George’s Day. They also learn the Scout motto: Be Prepared.

Uniform

Cubs wear a green sweatshirt and a group neckerchief (or ‘necker’).

Uniforms can be purchased from the Scout shop in Crawley or the online Scout Store. Ask your Pack leader for details.

We believe Scouting should be accessible to everyone. If finances might be a barrier to joining or participating in certain activities, please speak to your Pack leader in confidence—we’re here to help.

Badges

Badge placement