Cubs (boys and girls ages 8-10)
Outdoor Adventure

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.

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Goals for the 2009/2010 season

Each season, we work towards two stars with the expectation that by the end of the three year program, all cubs will have earned all six possible stars and many of the badges in those respective areas.  The stars that we will work on this season are Tawny and Black.  More detail about badges at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scouts_Canada_Cub_Badges

Black Star - The Natural World

The Natural World activities are intended to create a feeling of care and concern for the natural world, and an interest in nature study. Activities in this area provide opportunities for youth to explore the wonders of nature, learn about the connections between the environment and the life it supports, explore and develop an understanding of the effects people have on the environment, and give direct ideas about how to help the environment in everyday situations. (Scouting and the Family, p.vi)

The badges awarded in this activity area are:

• Astronomer Badge
  
• Gardener Badge
• Naturalist Badge
• Observer Badge
• Recycling Badge
• World Conservation Badge
• Canadian Wilderness Award

Tawny Star - Creative Expression

The purpose of the Creative Expression activity area is to encourage youth to creatively explore and express themselves through activities applying imagination and innovation. Activities are intended to provide creative outlets for children's interests through the use of music, arts, and crafts, increase awareness of how modern technology can be used for creative expression, and promote literacy and reading skills. Youth can also develop a sense of accomplishment by pursuing a project from start to finish. (Scouting and the Family, p.vi)

The badges awarded in this activity area are:

• Artist Badge
• Carpenter Badge
• Collector Badge
• Computer Badge
• Entertainer Badge
• Handicraft Badge
• Musician Badge
• Photographer Badge
• Reader Badge
• Canadian Arts Award

Pack Specialty Badge

The Pack Specialty Badge for this season will be for archery.  We will be doing several archery events throughout the season, ending with an archery competition on April 17, 2010 at Camp Samac.