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Cubbing offers an exciting variety of creative activities to spark any youngster’s imagination. It also promotes wholesome personal development. Cub activities encourage children to discover and understand their world through play and adventure. Wolf Cubs age range is from 8 through 11.

SCOUTS CANADA’S PRINCIPLES

Scouting is based on three broad principles which represent its fundamental beliefs:

Duty to God:

Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them and acceptance of the duties resulting therefrom.

Duty to Others:

Loyalty to one’s country in harmony with the promotion of local, national and international peace, understanding and cooperation, and participation in the development of society, with recognition and respect for the dignity of one’s fellow-being and for the integrity of the natural world.

Duty to Self:

Responsibility for the development of oneself.

Scouting’s core philosophy and values are expressed by the principles. These form a code of ethics for how all Scouts are expected to conduct themselves while participating in activities. The Wolf Cub section has its own appropriate version of these principles expressed as the Promise, Law, and Motto.

Promise
I promise to do my best
To love and serve God.
To keep the law of the Wolf Cub pack,
and to do a good turn for somebody everyday.

Law
The Cub respects the Old Wolf,
The Cub respects himself.

Motto
Do your best !

In Wolf Cubs, "Do Your Best" nicely sums up the approach to activities described. Cubs need adult support and approval as they play, learn and discover. Children need this for building self-esteem and self-confidence. It is critical for them to feel a sense of accomplishment for what they did, rather than being taught that only winning counts. Scouting believes that Cubs who "do their best" in any activity deserve equal recognition and praise.

Our mission as leaders is expressed in Scouts Canada’s Statement:

"To contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities through the application of our principles and practices."

 

CUB PROGRAM GOALS

The Cub program is designed to meet the development needs of most 8 to 10 year olds. The program emphasizes activities which encourage Cubs to:

We strongly believe that to make the activities fun all members should participate and each child will be encouraged to do so. Cubbing is meant to be fun. The Wolf Cub theme is based on "The Jungle Book" . The pack is broken up into small groups called "sixes". Each "six" will have it’s own "sixer" - leader - and a "second". It is in these small groups that we, as leaders, will work with to provide an interesting and fun program for your children. The primary adult leader of the pack is referred to as "Akela" -- the name of the old wolf and leader of the pack in The Jungle Book. Other leaders take a "jungle name" such as Baloo (the bear), or Bagheera (the panther). After learning about Cubs, your child will be ready to become "invested", or formally welcomed into the Pack.

Your Role as a parent in Cubbing

Scouting is a family-based organization. Activities we offer, plus the values and skills we provide, are aimed at supporting your efforts to teach your child what is needed to become a well-rounded person. Your personal involvement is important to help reinforce the lessons your Cub learns. Here are some suggestions to help you become involved:

Sit down with your child and look through the Cub book together. What activities do you find interesting or appealing? How could you work on these activities as a family? Find out what activities leaders plan to run in your child's pack. Most leaders set aside time at the first meeting to ask Cubs what they would like to do. They draw up program plans from the children's input.

Get to know leaders by their real names. Too often parents only know leaders by their "jungle" names. Leaders are truly interested in your child's welfare. Tell them what your child likes to do. This will help them plan fun activities. If your Cub is interested in working on an activity outside of the meeting, or you want to make it a family project, talk over your plans with the leaders. They can provide useful tips and tell you how well it fits into the weekly programs.

Your talents, hobbies and interests are great program assets worth sharing with children. Find out how you can become a resource for the pack's programs. This will let you spend valuable time with your child and share experience. Cubs really enjoy showing off for an adult family member who attends a meeting. This sense of pride helps strengthen adult-child relations. When your child joins Cubs, you become part of the pack's support team. Become a leader. Leadership is fun and exciting. You will be with your Cub during a special time and see him develop and grow before your eyes. As well, the friendship and camaraderie you'll share with other parents can lead to long-lasting relationships and memories.

Your role as parent is just as important as ours. Participate or help us with your knowledge. Find out how you can become a resource person for our Pack.

Helping Cubs Stay Safe And Healthy

A child's health and safety are the most important issues facing any parent. The world is quickly changing and the stress on today's Cub is growing daily. The Wolf Cub program has specific activities which help a child explore important social issues, such as alcohol and drug abuse, smoking and personal safety. Discuss these issues openly. It is a perfect chance to share your insights, values and experiences with your child.
 

THE CUB BOOK

This is an important part of the program. The Cub book will introduce your child participation within six activity areas. Each one focusing on a clear purpose and goal.
 

Natural World

To create a feeling of care and concern for the natural world and an interest in nature study.

Goals:
To provide practical environmental activities that explore the wonders of nature.
To develop an understanding that all life requires food, water, shelter and space.
To explore and develop an understanding of the positive and negative impacts people have
on the environment.
To give direct ideas on how to help the environment in everyday situations.
 

Outdoor Activity Area

To provide opportunities for Cubs to develop self-confidence and early leadership skills through the introduction of basic camping and other outdoor pursuits.

Goals:
To instruct Cubs on how to enjoy the outdoors safely.
To introduce Cubs to various outdoor pursuits through age-appropriate activities based on simple skill learning and fun.
 

Creative Expression Area

To Encourage Cubs to creatively explore and express themselves through activities which utilize imagination and innovation.

Goals:
To develop a creative outlet for child interests through the use of music, arts, and crafts in the Cub program.

To enhance Cub awareness of how modern technology can be used for creative expression.
To stimulate and foster Cub literacy through activities which promote, or require, reading
skills.
To provide opportunities for Cubs to pursue a project from start to finish, thereby producing a sense of accomplishment.
 

Health and Fitness Area

To encourage Cubs to lead active and healthy lives and have a positive image of themselves.

Goals:
To encourage Cubs to have healthy lifestyle attitudes through developing active living
habits.
To promote the positive benefits of being involved in physical activities.
To educate Cubs about health risks associated with tobacco products.
To educate Cubs about health risks associated with drug and alcohol abuse.
To encourage the practice of good hygiene habits for maintaining personal health and
promoting self-reliance.
 

Home and Community Area

To create a positive feeling of family and community responsibility, as well as personal self reliance.

Goals:
To provide support to the Cub's family by teaching skills related to home care,
To explore and appreciate the challenges facing disabled people in the community.
To explore what services are needed to support a community, and how a person would
access these services if required
 

Canada and the World Activity Area

To provide opportunities for Cubs to better understand how to actively participate in Canadian society and the world we live.

Goals:
To learn about and appreciate Canadian society through active participation in community
service projects.
To discover and learn about their own faith and the various world religions.
To participate in programs which highlight people and their cultures that make up Canada
and the world.
To demonstrate the inter-relationships Canadians have with people in other countries.