The Cub Pack: Adventure is Calling 🐺
Cubs is where the excitement ramps up. For young people aged 8 to 10½, our Pack is all about trying bigger challenges, exploring the great outdoors, and taking the first steps toward independence.
As a 2nd Tonbridge Cub, you will:
🧗 New Challenges
From rock climbing and water sports to fire lighting and DIY.
⛺ Big Adventures
Weekend camps, night hikes, and exploring the wild side of Kent.
⚜️ Lead the Way
Working in “Sixes" to develop teamwork and leadership skills.
🛠️ Skills for Life
Learning first aid, navigation, and even creative coding.
Join the Pack 🐾
Our Cubs meet weekly during term time for ninety minutes of non-stop activity:
- 📅 When: Mondays, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
- 📍 Where: Scout Headquarters, The Ridgeway, Tonbridge
Ready to join the “Six"? Register your interest on our Join Page.
Badges & Achievements 🎖️
Earning badges is a huge part of the fun at Cubs! It’s how we celebrate every new skill learned, from mastering outdoor cooking to taking on leadership roles.
The Road to Silver… 🥈
The ultimate goal for any Cub is the Chief Scout’s Silver Award. This is the highest honor a Cub can achieve. To earn it, Cubs complete:
- 🌟 The Seven Challenge Awards: Adventure, Outdoor, Skills, Teamwork, Team Leader, Our World, and Personal.
- 🎨 Any 6 Activity Badges: Specialist badges that dive deep into specific interests or hobbies.
Pursue Your Passions 🚀
🏠 In the Pack
We work on “classics" like Pioneer, Home Safety, and Backwoods Cooking during our weekly meetings.
🌳 At Home
Hobbies like Digital Citizen, Martial Arts, or Sports can be completed at home. We love seeing what they achieve!
Uniform: Your Cub Gear 👕
When a Cub puts on their green sweatshirt, they are ready for action and part of a worldwide team.
The Essentials:
- Green sweatshirt
- 2nd Tonbridge Necker
Optional:
- Green polo shirt
🛒 Where to Buy
Visit the local Scout and Guide Shop at Weir View HQ (River Lawn). Profits stay in local Scouting!
📍 Location: Behind River Lawn
⏰ Open: Saturday mornings, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
