Cubs

(boys and girls ages 8-10)
Outdoor Adventure

Meetings & Camps | Leaders | Badges | Bones | Directions | Uniform

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.

Bring on the Adventure

1st Elmira Cub Pack meets Tuesdays at 7:00PM (Some weekend events) at the John Mahood School.

Camps
Friday, September 21th - Sunday, September 23th, 2007 - World Cub Conservation Camp and Jungle Fever at Blue Springs
Friday, February 15th - Sunday, February 17th, 2008 - Winter Camp at Camp Shegardaynou
Friday, April 11th - Sunday, April 13th, 2008 - Going Up Ceremony & Link Camp
3rd Year (Grade 5) Cubs Camp Equipment Checklist
1st-2nd Year (Grades 3-4) Cubs Camp Equipment Checklist
Friday, May 9th - Sunday May 11th, 2008 - Cuboree at Camp Everton
Sunday, July 20th - Friday, July 25th - North Waterloo Summer Camp

<Schedule(Calendar has interactive Schedule) | Links & Maps

Bring on the Adventure

2007-2008 Old Wolves
Jungle Name Leader Name Phone
Akela Sandra Kellar 519-442-7396
Bagheera Philippe Bertrand 519-669-1029
Baloo Dave Dunham 519-669-3824
Chil Larry Smith 519-669-1007
Mang Ken Fulcher 519-669-1404
Raksha Cheryl Greene 519-669-7647
Rikki Tikki Tavi Marlene Miles 519-699-4015

Badges and Stars
This year we will be working on Black and Green stars. We will also be earning the Astronomer, Recycling, Naturalist, Observer, World Conservation, Camping, Cooking, Fishing (year end), Hiking, Trailcraft and Winter Cubbing badges, as well as the Canadian Camper Award.

Do Your Best and let the adventure begin!


Knots for Green Star
This week (April 1) we learned the
Sheet Bend and reviewed the Clove Hitch, Fisherman's, Reef and Bowline knots. All these knots are also described in your Cub Book page 101.

Earning Badges at Home
Q: How can a Cub earn badges at home?

A: Pick a badge you want to work on and read the requirements carefully. Some badges require you do all the requirements and some badges you only have to do some of the requirements. As you finish each requirement, have your parents initial and date your Cub Book. When you are done, tell your Six you are ready to do badge testing and a leader will ask you questions to see what you did. Yes, it is that easy!

Tips on Placing Badges on Your Sash
Q: Where do badges go on my sash?

A: There is a diagram in your Cub Book showing the placement of badges. From the top:

Cub Individual and Pack Specialty Badges
Q: Can a Cub earn more than one of these badges?

A: Yes! A Cub may earn a new Individual Specialty badge once a year and a Pack may earn Pack Specialty badges once a year.

Computer Badge
Q: Looking for ideas for 7b) design a new badge or crest?

A: How about an "Elmira Maple Syrup Festival" crest, a "1st Elmira Link Camp" crest, or a "6 Star" crest?

Badge Colours
Q: Why do some badges have a blue background when most others have a yellow background?

A: Cub badges are different colours so the badges look better. Can you imagine a fish jumping out of a yellow background. Yuck! The background colours have no other purpose.


Directions to Floradale Dam

  1. Take Arthur St N out of Elmira
  2. Turn left onto Reid Woods
  3. Go 600m and turn right onto the road to the Woolwich Reservoir
Map


Directions to Scout Shed

  1. Take Arthur St N past Church St
  2. Turn right (east) onto Martin's Lane right after the pet food plant
  3. Follow the lane to the end, Scout Shed is last building on the left


Directions to Rover Den

  1. Take Arthur St S
  2. Turn East onto Oriole Parkway E (towards New Orleans Pizza)
  3. Cross Union St and continue till the end, the Rover Den is on the right