Cubs is for boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 11 years. After they turn 11, they can commence linking up to Scouts.

1st East Ryde have two Cub Packs that have identical programs run on different nights. They join together for outings and activities.

• Explorer Pack meet on Mondays 6:30 - 8pm during school term
• Pioneer Pack meet on Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm during school term

Some meetings are held together or on other nights, so please always check our program and calendar.

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Aims

• To have fun in a safe and structured environment;
• To be introduced to, or continue to develop within the world of Scouting;
• To begin developing, or continue to develop a sense of belonging to a structured fun activity outside of school and sports;
• To become more independent through achieving individual goals in Scouting in an uncompetitive atmosphere.

Typical Activities

Cub Scouts begin to develop the 'life skills' learnt though Scouting activities. They start being recognised for their achievements through a badge award system that they progressively work through while they are in Cubs. As an 8 year old they are encouraged to aim for their Milestone 1 (formerly "Bronze Boomerang") Badge which they receive when they have worked through a series of exercises and activities that develop their skills in Scouting life and in general. These will include (but not be limited to) things like cleanliness, home and road safety, knot and rope skills, Scouting and self expression.

At 9 and 10 years of age they will be encouraged to do their Milestone 2 (was "Silver Boomerang"), followed by their Milestone 3 (was "Gold Boomerang"), which continue on the themes learnt in Milestone 1, but at a more advanced level.

Cub Scouts are also encouraged to pursue their special interests in the four Challenge Areas:

• "Community", with events like Commemoration of Anzac, visits to aged care facilities, and special service organisations like SES;
• "Outdoors", taking advantage of local parks and bushland, and opportunities to share weekends away;
• "Creative", including art, craft, drama and musical pursuits;
• "Personal Growth", including health, well-being, resilience and spiritual development.

Over the past few years several 1st East Ryde Cub Scouts have achieved the ultimate award for cub scouts, the "Grey Wolf Award" which recognises abilities to set goals, organise activities and provide leadership.

At 1st East Ryde, our Cub Scouts are being encouraged to lead, assist and participate in our weekly meetings and activities.We also look forward to taking part in "Cuboree", a week-long camp of exciting activities held once every three years and shared with Cub Scouts from across NSW and beyond.

Leaders

 Explorer Pack Leaders (Monday nights)

"Bagheera"
Steven Green
Cub Scout Leader

Pioneer Pack Leaders (Wednesday nights)

"One Tonner"
Phillip Ward
Relieving Cub Scout Leader "Baloo"
Paul Travis
Assistant Cub Scout Leader   

Program

FOR TERM 3, 2020, MEETINGS OF BOTH PACKS ARE BEING HELD TOGETHER AT OUR SCOUT HALL ON MONDAY NIGHTS.

IF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS RETURN, CUB SCOUT FAMILIES WILL BE GIVEN A ZOOM ADDRESS FOR US TO MEET ONLINE.

SAVE THE DATE! - Youth Programme Training Weekend Saturday 12 + Sunday 13 September 2020

TERM 3 2020: