Cubs is the Scout section for boys & girls aged 8 to 10½.
At the 84th Reading Scout Group our two Cub Scout packs meet on Mondays from 6:30pm to 8:00pm in Loddon Primary School during school term times only.
The programme offers fun filled activities both in the hall and around the community, including games, hikes, community work, outdoor adventures, water sports, visits, sleepover camps and parties.
If you are interested in applying for a place for your child to join our Cubs, please email our Membership Secretary and we will add them to our waiting list.
membershipsecretary@84threadingscouts.org.uk
Badges
Purple Membership badge and green group badges are presented when first invested.
Red activity badges are earned in one or two sessions.
Blue activity badges are staged badges which have a number on – when sewing on a higher number the lower number badge should be removed.
Blue challenge badges require many sessions to complete and when all seven have been collected the Cub will earn the Chief Scout Silver award.
Badges are awarded at our badge ceremony at the end of each half-term.
Meeting Information
Meeting times: 6:30pm – 8:00pm (arrive before 6:30pm.)
Meeting every Monday during school term times.
Meeting location: Loddon Primary School, RG6 7LR.
But many sessions will be out and about in the local community.
What to bring: Uniform, neckerchief, woggle, water bottle.
In warm weather a hat and t-shirt can be worn. Sun cream should be applied in advance.
New Cubs
Cubs join at the beginning of each team, and will make their Scouting Promise at the investing ceremony after attending at least four sessions. New Cubs can wear normal clothes for the first few sessions, but should wear uniform once invested.
Parents can stay for the first session to help their child settle in. Thereafter, parents are asked to volunteer to help a couple of times each term, which is not required but is very important to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Uniform
The uniform consists of a Cubs t-shirt, Cubs jumper and 84th Reading neckerchief. You don’t need to buy a woggle as this is presented after your Cub has made their promise.
The Loddon District Scout shop is based in Woodley and supplies official Beaver, Cub and Scout Uniform as well as any other Scouting items such as camp blankets.
Shop times:
- Thursday 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Saturday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
For further details, please visit the District Scout Shop website: http://www.loddondistrict.org.uk/index.php/district-shop/
Please note that the shop now prefers card payment
Woodley Scout Shop
The Close, Southlake Crescent, Woodley, Reading, RG5 3QL