Introduction To Cubs

Cubs is the second section of the Scouting movement, originally started in 1916 for younger brothers who wanted a 'look–in'. In nearly a century, the section has constantly evolved and adapted its programme and methods to meet the changing needs of each generation of young people, and these days admits girls as well as boys.

What is Cub Scouting?
There are loads of fun things that you can do as a Cub Scout. You will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, exploring, computing and collecting. If you do them properly you will get a badge which you can wear on your uniform.

Cub Scouts also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo, theme parks or a farm. Sometimes you will be able to go camping with the rest of your Pack. This will mean you sleeping in a tent and doing loads of outdoor activities

Want to join Cub Scouts?
Click here.

What is the age range for Cub Scouts?
The core age range for the Cub Scout Section is from 8 to 10½ and the Cub Scout Section programme is designed to be delivered to this age group.

Activities
There are a whole range of interesting and exciting activities and programmes that are running in the Cub Packs, Groups, Districts and County. Here you will find activities that are available to Cub Scouts in the County.

The County Activities include for 2011
County Chess Competition*
County 7 a side Football Competition*
County Older Cub Camp
County Activity Challenge
County Cooking Competition*

* – Local District competitions are run to determine who or which teams represent the District at a County Level. Please contact your District's ADC(Cubs) or District Cub Scout Leader for more details.

In addition to the above there are Adventurous Activities such as Kayaking/Canoeing, Hill Walking and Climbing/Abseiling. For more information please check out the ACC(Activities) webpage.

All of our activities are based on the principle that we need to provide activities that develop young people and offer:

Excitement but not danger
Adventure but not hazard

Cub Scout Section Team
It is the role of the Assistant District Commissioner for Cubs (ADC Cubs), County Cub Scout Leaders and Assistant County Commissioner for Cubs (ACC Cubs) as a team to support the Districts in the delivery of premium activities and programmes within the County and promote Scouting to the community.

The Team

County	Andrea Keeber and Steph Fawdry ACC(Cubs)
Sutton Coldfield East	Nigel Worship and Mike Cook
Sutton Coldfield West	Sara Billingham and Brain Harvey District Programme Co–ordinator
Cole Valley South	Coral Howard, Debbie Crook and Bryan Clucas
Tame Valley	Chas Le–Maistre, John Millard and Suzanne Leddy
Rea Valley	Rachel Buckley, Jacqui Jones and Dave Reuben
Spitfire	Mick Parker and David Maule

Our aim is to encourage participation in and provide a balance of activities and ensure the Cubs in Birmingham County get the best deal of experiences and opportunities that we can provide. This can be through

Specialist (e.g. Older Cub Camp)
Best in Class/Team Competition (e.g. Football, Chess, Cooking)
Open to all/joining in (e.g. County Activity Challenge)

Our objectives are to ensure these activities are

Run in accordance with the rules laid down in Policy, Organisation and Rules
Run to high standards, well planned with early announcement
Good discipline and high standards should be expected from both adults and young people. Cubs and Leaders should be proud to take part and most importantly everybody should have fun

Other Challenges

Increase the participation of Cub packs in district and county events
Support the transition from Cubs into Scouts
Raise the profile of Cub Scouting and the activities available in amongst minority groups

Best of the best
We also regularly celebrate the successes of Cubs in achieving their Silver Chief Scout award – the highest award young people can gain in the Cub Section. A County ceremony is arranged to present certificates to Cubs who have achieved the award and to show how proud of them we are for doing their best. More information about the Chief Scout award for Cubs can be found at this link. Challenge awards including Silver Chief Scout Award

Any questions please contact
Andrea Keeber andrea.keeber@birminghamscouts.org.uk
and
Steph Fawdry steph.fawdry@birminghamscouts.org.uk – ACC(Cubs)


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