For boys and girls ages 8 to 11

Cubbing is built around a lively variety of games, crafts, music, storytelling, play acting, spiritual fellowship and the outdoors. The Cub program focuses around six activity areas: The Natural World, Outdoors, Creative Expression, Healthy Living, Home and Community, and Canada and the World. Individual interests and skills are recognized through simple awards.

Challenging hikes, weekend camps, and an introduction to water activities like canoeing or kayaking are just a few of the fun outdoor adventures that Cubs enjoy. With the Cub motto of "Do Your Best" front and centre, Cubs are encouraged
to try new and more challenging activities. Learning important first aid skills, paddling a canoe for the first time, or leading a game at camp will open the door for Cubs to try other adventures they never thought possible. Cubs also experience an exciting variety of other activities: games and sports, model-building, music, story-telling and play-acting. And like Beavers, Cubs enjoy their adventures with their friends.

A few things to know...

I'm a Tenderpad?
At your very first Cub meeting, you may have noticed your leaders called you a "Tenderpad." Wonder why? Well, the name "Tenderpad" means the soft skin on the bottom of a real wolf cub's feet. The older wolves help the Tenderpads
learn about the pack, and while they learn, the cub's feet grow tough. Soon, you'll be ready to follow the pack on adventures.
There are four Tenderpad requirements you must pass before you become a Wolf Cub:
1. Repeat and explain the Wolf Cub Promise and the Wolf Cub Law
2. Perform the Grand Howl with other Cubs
3. Demonstrate the Cub Salute and handshake, and repeat the Cub Motto
4. Read or listen to the story of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouts.
Your leaders will explain all these things to you, or better yet check them out in The Cub Book.

Who are my leaders?
Your leaders may be called, Akela, Raksha, Bagheera or Baloo. These are names of characters in the Jungle Book, a book written by Baden Powell's aquiantance Rudyard Kipling. It's the story of Mowgli, a young boy who is raised by animal friends in the jungle, and the basis for the Wolf Cub program.

How do I fit in with the other Cubs?
Cubs meet in a group called a pack. You'll become part of a smaller group called a "Six". One of the group will be chosen as the leader - he or she is called a "Sixer." There will also be an assistant called a "Second." There is also one adult leader for every six Cubs.

What do I wear?
You get to wear a new Wolf Cub uniform, and you'll be given a Pack neckerchief. Want to see how it looks and where the badges go?

Can I earn badges?
You sure can! Once you become a Wolf Cub, you can do all sorts of things to earn badges in Wolf Cub Activity areas like...The Natural World, Outdoor Activity, Creative Expression, Health and Fitness, Home and Community, and
Canada and the World. You may wear all your badges on your Cub sash.

lf Cub Promise:
I promise to do my best
To love and serve God, to do my duty to the Queen;
To keep the law of the Wolf Cub pack,
And to do a good turn for somebody every day.

La Promesse
Je promets de faire de mon mieux
pour aimer et servir Dieu
accomplir mon devoir envers la Reine
observer la loi de la muete des louvteaux
et de faire une bonne action pour quelqu'un chaque jour

Wolf Cub Law:
The Cub respects the Old Wolf,
The Cub respects himself/herself.

La Loi:
Un louvteaux respecte le Vieux Loup
un louvteau se respecte

Wolf Cub Motto:
Do Your Best

Star and Badge Trivia
What is the most popular star and badge? If you've been wondering this, here's the answer:
The most popular star is the Green Star, followed by the Black Star, Tawny Star, Blue Star, Red Star, and Purple Star.
Top ten badges are: Collector, Team Player, First Aider, Cooking, Family Care, Cyclist, Athlete, Winter Cubbing, Hiking, and Pet Care.

Please contact us if you would like more information about Wolf Cubs or the 1st Maxville Scout movement.