Explore Cubs activities, challenges, badges, outdoor activities, progression and practical skills designed to help young Scouts learn, develop and have fun.
Cooking is a brilliant outdoor skill for Cubs. It combines practical skills with teamwork, creativity and a little bit of adventure. A Cub who learns how to prepare a simple meal at a campsite is developing skills they can use long after they’ve left Cubs. Cooking doesn’t always need to involve a campfire or camping…
Navigation is one of those outdoor skills that becomes much easier when it’s taught through games. Cubs can learn to recognise landmarks, follow routes, understand maps and begin using a compass without needing to start with complicated theory. The key is to make navigation feel like an adventure rather than a classroom lesson. A campsite,…
Nature activities are a simple way to get Cubs outside and looking more closely at the world around them. A woodland, park, campsite or even the area around your meeting place can provide plenty to explore. The aim isn’t necessarily to identify every plant or animal. It’s about encouraging Cubs to notice things, ask questions…
First aid is one of those skills that can be genuinely useful outside the Scout meeting. For Cubs, it doesn’t need to be taught through long lectures. Games, scenarios and practical challenges can make the subject much easier to understand. The Scouts programme includes Emergency Aid Staged Activity Badges, and first aid also features in…
Camping gives Cubs the chance to put their outdoor skills into practice. Instead of simply talking about tents, cooking or campcraft, they can actually have a go. Camping is also an important part of the Cub programme. The Our Outdoors Challenge Award includes taking an active part in at least three nights away, along with…
The Chief Scout’s Silver Award is the highest award a Cub can earn. It recognises the skills, experiences and challenges a young person has completed during their time in the Cub section. Rather than being one single activity, the Silver Award is built up gradually through the Cub programme. To earn it, Cubs need to…
The Cubs Challenge Awards are designed to encourage young people to try new things, develop practical skills, work with others and take on challenges. There are seven Challenge Awards for Cubs: Together, they cover a wide range of experiences, from camping and outdoor activities to leadership, teamwork, personal development and discovering different cultures. Completing all…
Looking for a simple printable of the Cub Scout Promise? This free printable is an easy way for Cubs to learn and practise their Promise at home or at their Scout meeting. Learning the Cub Scout Promise is an important part of being a Cub. Having the Promise printed out makes it easy to practise…
A QUICK NOTE FOR PARENTS Cub Scouts have lots of opportunities to earn badges as they take part in activities, develop skills and try new experiences. Badges aren’t simply prizes for being the best. They recognise participation, learning, achievement and personal development. Badge requirements and the programme can change, so always check the latest information…
⚠️ SAFETY & AGE-APPROPRIATENESS NOTE Cubs are 8–10½ years old, so activities should always be suitable for their age, experience and individual needs. Activities involving fire, knives, tools, water, climbing, cooking, camping and outdoor exploration should be properly planned and supervised by appropriately responsible adults. Progression doesn’t mean removing supervision. It means gradually giving young…
