The Cub section caters for young people aged 8–10 years. There are over 3000 Cubs in Berkshire enjoying their Scouting across approximately 150 Cub Packs. There are a variety of activity and challenge badges which they work towards to gain their Chief Scout’s Silver Award.
WINGS Shield Challenge
In the run up to WINGS 2026, Scouts and Guides from all sections are invited to take on the WINGS Shield Challenge and achieve their badge (badges are free within Berkshire but will be 75p each beyond Berkshire). More . . .
Wild Adventure Days 2027
This hugely successful activity for Squirrels, Beavers, and Cubs, will take place again during 16–18 April 2027. Further details will be issued in the Autumn. See below for a short video from the 2025 event as well as some images . . .
Programme planning
There are lots of resources to support volunteers in planning amazing programmes. Click this link from The Scout Association for starters.
The Cub section
For Cubs, excitement and adventure are key. Their programme offers a huge variety of activities surrounding areas of fitness, global and beliefs; whilst allowing them to be creative and get involved in their local communities. Cubs are introduced to exciting outdoor skills and take part in adventurous activities, as well as camps and residential experiences.
A Cub Pack is usually organised into small groups called Sixes, each headed up by an older Cub called a Sixer, and often with a Seconder as well. Sixes can be used in a number of ways to facilitate the organisation of the Cub Pack. They may provide a ‘home’ area for Cubs to gather at points at the start, during or at the end of the Pack meeting.
Click this link for more information about the Cub Scout section.
For further information or enquiries:
Contact County Programme Team