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 Scout Group has two Cub Scout Units that run on different nights. They join together for outings and activities.
- Explorer Unit meets on Mondays 6:30 - 8pm during school term
- Pioneer Unit meets 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 atmosphere of cooperation.
Programme
We are now running on the new Scout Youth Programme, in which our Cub Scouts are encouraged to lead, assist and participate in all meetings and activities. Planning for 2021 will be flexible to meet the needs and interests of our Cub Scouts. Our recent programme was as posted below.
TERM 4 2020:
| Week | Explorer Pack | Pioneer Pack | Meeting Theme / Special Activity | Location | Area | Time |
| 1 | Mon 12 Oct | Mon 14 Oct | Unit Council meeting for programme planning | Gumbarie * | Community | |
| Sun 18 Oct | Sun 18 Oct | Mooccooboolah District Cub Scout Unit Council | Gumbarie | Community | 4.00pm-6.00pm | |
| 2 | Mon 19 Oct | Wed 21 Oct | Orienteering 3 - outside (dry) / using topographic maps (wet) | Gumbarie | Outdoor | |
| Sat 24 Oct | Sat 24 Oct | Camping Skills afternoon | Gumbarie | Outdoor | 2.00pm-5.00pm | |
| 3 | Mon 26 Oct | Wed 28 Oct |
Explorer Unit: Traditions - craft, Halloween Pioneer Unit: Cycling - see how pushbikes work! |
Gumbarie |
Personal Growth Outdoor |
6.30pm-8.30pm |
| 4 | Mon 2 Nov | Wed 4 Nov | Bike Hike |
Explorer: Field of Mars Cemetery Pioneer: Pittwater Rd bike path |
Outdoor | TBA |
| Sat 7 Nov | Cook dinner / stargazing evening | Gumbarie | Outdoor / STEM | |||
| 5 | Mon 9 Nov | Wed 11 Nov | Gumbarie | Community | TBA | |
| Sun 15 Nov | Sun 15 Nov | Moocooboolah District Cub Scout Hike |
Gt. North Walk Magdala - Fullers Bridge |
Outdoor | 1.00pm | |
| 6 | Mon 16 Nov | Wed 18 Nov |
Explorer Unit: Native Species / Nature Art Pioneer Unit: Abseiling |
Gumbarie Lindfield Rocks |
Creative Outdoor |
6.30-8pm 6.00-8pm |
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Mon 23 Nov | Wed 25 Nov | Fishing | Clarkes Point | Outdoor | 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| 8 | Mon 30 Nov | Wed 2 Dec |
Explorer Unit: Field of Mars Hike Pioneer Unit: Ryde Heritage Walk |
Gumbarie / Shepherd St Ryde to Ryde Park Oval |
Outdoor |
6.30pm-8.00pm; 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| 9 | Mon 7 Dec | Wed 9 Dec | Christmas Cards / craft for Hunters Hill Lodge | Gumbarie | Community |
6.30pm-8.00pm; 6.00pm-8.00pm |
| 10 | Thu 17 Dec | Thu 17 Dec | End-of-year party | Club Ryde: 728 Victoria Road | Community | |
| Holidays |
* Gumbarie = 1st East Ryde Scout Hall, 25B John Miller St Ryde (in Tyrell Park)
Grey Wolf Hikes and other activities may be organised by Cub Scouts.
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.
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.
Leaders
Explorer Unit Leaders (Monday nights)
"Bagheera"
Steven Green
Cub Scout Leader
Pioneer Unit Leaders (Wednesday nights)
"One Tonner"
Phillip Ward
Relieving Cub Scout Leader 
"Baloo"
Paul Travis
Assistant Cub Scout Leader "Shada"
Sam Wood
Assistant Cub Scout Leader