Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½. In Stourbridge District, Cub Packs give young people the chance to build on what they learned at Beavers, or to start Scouting for the first time, in a friendly, active and supportive setting.
Cubs enjoy a mix of outdoor adventures, practical skills, games and challenges that help them become more confident and independent.
What do Cubs do?
Cubs take part in a wide range of activities, designed to be both fun and challenging. A Cub programme might include:
- Weekend camps and nights away
- Fire lighting, backwoods cooking and outdoor cooking
- Hikes and exploring the local countryside
- First aid and other practical life skills
- Sports, team games and physical challenges
- Community projects and helping others
- Working in small teams called “Sixes” to develop leadership and teamwork
Many Cubs find that this is where they really start to shape their own adventures and take greater responsibility for planning and running activities.
Badges and awards
Cubs can earn lots of activity badges, challenge awards and staged badges. These cover areas such as:
- Outdoor skills and adventure
- Creativity, science and technology
- Fitness and healthy living
- Global, community and environmental themes
By taking part in a balanced programme and trying a wide variety of activities, Cubs can work towards the Chief Scout’s Silver Award, the highest award a Cub Scout can achieve.
Where and when do Cubs meet?
Meetings might be held in Scout huts, schools, churches or community centres, with additional activities and camps at weekends or in the holidays. Cub Packs in Stourbridge usually meet once a week during term time for around 1½ hours. Meeting days for Cub Packs in our Stourbridge District are shown in the table below.
| Group | Cubs meet on |
|---|---|
| 1st Stourbridge (St Thomas') | Thursday |
| 2nd Stourbridge (Amblecote) | Thursday |
| 4th Stourbridge (Wollaston St James) | Wednesday |
| 9th Stourbridge Old Swinford | Thursday |
| 15th Stourbridge (Norton St Michaels) | Wednesday |
| 16th Stourbridge (Kinver) | Thursday |
| 17th Stourbridge (Pedmore St Peters) | Thursday |
| 20th Stourbridge (Halfpenny Green Air Scouts) | Monday |
How to join
If your child is aged 8 to 10½ and would like to join Cubs you have a few options:
- Use the form on our ‘Join Scouts‘ page and we will direct your enquiry to your nearest Scout Group.
- Find your nearest Scout Group on our ‘Find a Group‘ page, navigate to their page and use the contact form to send them an enquiry directly.
- Head to our ‘Contact Us‘ page, complete the “Join Scouting” form and we will direct your enquiry to your nearest Scout Group.
A volunteer will then be in touch to explain what happens next and arrange a start date or visit. We’ll also let you know about any costs, how subs are paid and what support may be available if cost is a concern.
Adults and volunteering
Every Cub Pack relies on adult volunteers, either working directly with young people or behind the scenes. You don’t need to be an expert in camping or outdoor activities, just willing to get involved.
Volunteering with Cubs can be flexible around work and family life. Whether you’d like to help out week-after-week or whenever-you-can, training and support are provided, and many roles can be shared between several people.
Volunteering with Cubs is a great way to:
- Make friends, meet people and have fun
- Try new things and challenge yourself
- Learn new skills and gain experience
- Positively impact your community
- Create vital opportunities for young people
- Make memories that’ll last a lifetime
If you’re interested in helping we’d love to hear from you by completing our volunteer form.
FAQs
No. Many Cubs were Beavers, but lots also join Scouting for the first time at Cubs.
Cubs usually wear a dark green sweatshirt with a group scarf (necker) and woggle. Leaders will explain what’s needed and where to buy it.
Each Group sets its own subscription (subs) to cover running costs. There may be extra charges for some events or camps. If cost is ever a problem, please talk to us confidentially – we don’t want money to be a barrier to joining.
Yes, extra adult help is always welcome. For regular help you may be asked to complete the usual checks and simple training, in line with national Scouts’ safeguarding policies.
All adult volunteers follow Scouts’ national policies on safety and safeguarding and complete appropriate checks and training. Young people’s welfare is always our top priority. Follow the link to read our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
If you have any other questions about Cubs in Stourbridge, please contact us – we’re happy to help.
