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Cub Scouts follow a great deal of its traditions from the ‘Jungle Book’ by Rudyard Kipling. The Cubs meet in a group called a Pack (as in a Pack of Wolves). The leader of the Cub Scout section is Akela and other leaders may take Jungle Book names such as Rikki, Baloo, etc. We have some copies of the book if you would like to read it with your child. 

At the beginning and end of each pack meeting the Cubs hold a type of ceremony called a ‘Grand Howl’ and Flagbreak. 

We will then usually play a game before starting that evening’s planned activity. This will sometimes be working towards a badge or award and sometime just good fun. 

We encourage the Cubs to remember all their uniform and keep their badges up to date by ad hoc inspections at the start of each week. 

Feel free to ask us about anything we do at Cubs, and you would be welcome to stay and join in if you wanted to. 

The Cubs in the Pack are organised into Sixes. Each six has their own colour and the Cubs in that six wear a woggle of that colour on their necker. Each six will contain up to six cubs of a range of ages. 

Each six has a ‘Sixer’ who is ‘in charge’ of the six, and a ‘Seconder’. A cub is not usually made up to a Seconder or Sixer unless they have shown their competence and good behaviour. 

If your child is unhappy with any aspect of their six or pack or please let one of the leaders know. 

Our sixes colours are Red, Green, Yellow, Blue and White 

All Cubs are expected to behave well and appropriately. Inappropriate behaviour will not be accepted. 

Generally speaking, minor incidents will be dealt with by the leaders. Cubs will be taken aside and given calm and clear reminders about behaving appropriately during the sessions.

More serious examples, in particular bullying and fighting, will result in the Cub’s parents being contacted and, depending upon the circumstances, suspension for an agreed number of weeks. 

Older Cubs, and in particular Sixers and Seconders, will be expected to set a good example to younger members of the Pack. 

Occasionally we will have members in the Pack with special needs. If your young person requires any additional help with any activity, or has any particular needs please speak to one of the leaders. 

Members of the Blandford Scout Group are expected to take an active role in the activities of the Pack. The following should be considered the minimum commitment from a Cub: 

• Attend all Cubs Meetings unless ill or away 
• Join in every activity, at least having a go 
• Take part in St. George’s Day Parade (around 23rd April and is a religious event) 
• Take part in Remembrance Parade (Sunday on/before 11th November) (exemptions for religious reasons is of course fine as this parade is followed by a church service)
• We also run a Winter and Summer Camp which is an important part of the badge work. 

A number of other events are organised for the Cubs throughout the year, and it is hoped that Cubs will make the most of all of the opportunities available. 

Please let us know if your young person does not want to be part of the pack anymore. There is often a waiting list so it is good to know as soon as possible. 

You will occasionally be asked to be an additional adult helper for a trip or activity. Each term, on OSM the programme will be shown and if we require help there will be sign up option that you can press to sign up and it will let you know if you need to bring anything extra with you. This is system is great as parents can choose the most appropriate night that fits their likes and abilities but it does rely on parents checking and signing up! Please don't ignore the pleas for help and please try to sign up to at least 1 session per term so that it makes it fair on all families. If no help is available some sessions/events may be cancelled.  

As an occasional/additional helper once a term you do not need to be DBS (police checked) but you MUST NOT be on your own with any Cub(s). Please always make sure you are in view of at least one other adult!

We need many volunteers to keep everything going within the Scout Sections (Beavers, Cubs & Scouts) and the Executive Committee that look after the hut and fundraise for activities, events and materials for Scouting in Blandford. If you would like to volunteer in any way then please email blandfordscoutgroup@gmail.com. 

All Parents are asked to be vigilant in bringing their Cubs directly into the building and ensuring a leader knows they have arrived, and also to collect them promptly from within the hall. 

We try to produce a programme each term which gives as much detail as possible about the activities that term, this can be viewed on OSM. However, this often changes as term goes on. We try to keep the Cubs informed of what is happening and any changes or extra information.  We will then reiterate that information, as well as other things, by email. You can control which email address we use in your OSM account. 

We also have a Facebook Group 'Blandford Scout Group' which can be found below. You will need to ask for permission to join but this is NOT a private page, so beware of what you are posting.

We usually organise two events in the year. Winter Sleepover is Friday to Sunday in November (over Remembrance parade weekend) usually at our Scout Hut. Costs approx £10-£20

Summer Camp is Friday to Sunday in June/July. We are camping in tents and usually use a reasonably local Scout Camp Site. Cubs usually have a chance to do 2-3 adventurous activities; i.e. climbing, water activities, rifle shooting or archery. Usually costs around £30-£50

An important part of the appeal of Scouting is the provision of adventurous activities. The Scout Association has strict rules regulating these activities and, when appropriate, trained instructors are used for these activities. Adventurous activities or trips are often organised throughout the year as part of the Cubs programme. Full details and a full kit list will be issued prior to each event. 

Leaders have to follow and abide by the rules and guidelines laid down in the Scout Association publication ‘Policy, Organisation & Rules.’ If you wish to see a copy of P.O.R., or a copy of the Pack session/event risk assessments, or if you wish to know more about this subject please feel free to ask one of the leaders.