Cubs – 8 to 10½ years

Develop new skills. Soar to great heights. Being a Cub opens up a whole other world.

Being a Cub

When you join Cubs, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things.

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Cubs Outside
Cub Fishing

Activities and what you’ll get up to

Prepare for excitement and adventure! Try a huge variety of activities surrounding areas of fitness, global and beliefs; be creative and get involved in your local community. Learn exciting outdoor skills and take part in adventurous activities, as well as camps and residential experiences.

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Awards

Completing awards challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. See what’s on offer and start your journey to the top.

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Cubs Awards
Cubs Badges

Badges

Become an expert in something you love, or try something shiny and new. From athletics and astronomy to photography and pioneering, there’s something for everyone.

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Moving up to Scouts

Eventually, it’ll be time to say goodbye to Cubs and embrace your next big adventure with Scouts.

Find out about Scouts

Moving up to Scouts
Cubs in Uniform

Uniform and badge placement

You don’t need a uniform to join. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll start speedily earning badges, and you’ll need to know where to put them!

Learn about what to wear at Cubs Badge Placement

Cub leaders

All of our leaders are trained volunteers working to make Cubs the best it can be. Some lead the Pack week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills. No matter how much time you have to spare, find out about volunteering on your own terms.

Find out about Volunteering

Cubs Volunteer