At between 8½ and 10½, the Cubs enjoy the journey towards achieving their Chief Scouts Silver Award by earning badges for participating in fun, enlightening and informative activities. Every term starts with a “Pack Forum” where they tell us what would make the meetings more meaningful to them – and their replies are wonderful to hear and range from things to do with considerate behaviour to running around in the field if weather permits!

The programme we offer includes the usual Scouting staples such as knots, first aid, boating, hiking and camping (with the traditional toasting marshmallows on an open fire!), as well as indoor activities in the winter months that can include film making, learning about advertising, global traditions and healthy lifestyle choices. Ultimately the aim is to enhance their communication skills and giving them opportunities to explore the world in a safe space.

The trips we might take them on are linked to the badges, and include Fire Station, Mountain Rescue Centre, and other places. At the same time we welcome guests regularly to our meetings who talk to us about the police, about life in Devon in the past, and about living with disabilities.

Annual traditions such as the Remembrance Day service and St George’s Day are important events in the Cub calendar, as they meet Cubs from around the District and join in the wider group activities. This helps them when they go to camps, as they will already have met the others and interacted with them.

We ask that parents help us out once a term or once a year – even by only being around as an extra adult particularly when we are at the Burston Meadows field. Join in and see for yourself the fun we have!