Cubs - 8 to 10.5 years

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When you join Cubs, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things. Here's everything you need to know.

Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½ who:

  • Master new skills and try new things
  • Have fun and go on adventures
  • Make friends
  • Are curious about the world around them
  • Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond

Every week, they gather in groups called Cub Packs to take part in lots of interesting and challenging activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.

Cub Leaders

Our Cub Pack is run by local volunteers who make sure Scouting is safe, inclusive and welcoming for everyone.


You do not need qualifications or prior experience to get involved. We provide the support and learning.


Some volunteers lead the Pack week in and week out. Others help occasionally, running an activity, supporting a session or sharing a skill.


Whether you can commit weekly or just now and then, there is a place for you in our team.

  • Being a Cub

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    When you join Cubs, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things. Here's everything you need to know.


    Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½ who:

    • Master new skills and try new things
    • Have fun and go on adventures
    • Make friends
    • Are curious about the world around them
    • Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond

    Every week, they gather in groups called Cub Packs to take part in lots of interesting and challenging activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.

    Join Cubs
  • Volunteer

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    Cub Leaders


    All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouting is safe, inclusive and accessible. Some lead the Pack week in and week out.


    Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills.

    Volunteer Today