Cubs – 8 to 10½ years

Develop new skills. Soar to incredible heights. Becoming a Cub opens up a whole new world. Our Tiger Pack meets on Monday from 6:30 to 8:00, and our Lion Pack meets on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 in Loughton, Essex.

Is there a waiting list?

Lots of young people want to join Scouts and you might have to wait for a space to become available before you can start your journey. If a section has a waiting list, parents and other adults might want to think about what they could do to help out. Regardless of skillset or availability, there’s an opportunity for everyone to contribute.

Cub Scout Law and Values and Promise

The Cub Scout Promise for members who are atheist or of no faith background:

I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

You can find the full set of Scout Promises for other faiths on the Scouts website here. You should also take time to read the Scout Law and values, which all members of the Scouting organisation are expected to uphold, and which can be found here.

Cubs Uniform and Badge Placement

Cub uniform consists of a green sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and a coloured scarf, or ‘necker,’ to represent the 41st Epping Forest Scout Group. There are also optional accessories available, such as hats, hoodies, and navy blue trousers or shorts. Uniforms can be purchased from our online shop — Scout Store — or from a local supplier, such as Forest Casuals on Loughton High Road. Here’s where to sew on those badges…