Lions
1st Pack
- When we meet
- Wednesdays during term time, 18:30–20:00
Ages 8–10½
Cubs
Cub Scouts are open to young people aged 8–10½. Cub Scouts take part in a programme packed with fun, surprises and most importantly adventure! Cubs are introduced to exciting outdoor skills and take part in adventurous activities, as well as going on camps and residential experiences. They will get the chance to try loads of different activities like exploring, climbing, hiking and cooking on camp fires. Cubs can earn badges that can be worn on their uniforms by doing these activities.
Where independence starts to grow
Cubs is open to young people aged 8–10½, picking up where Beavers leaves off with bigger adventures and more responsibility. It's a brilliant mix of outdoor challenge, hands-on skills, and good old-fashioned fun — cycling, axe throwing, pioneering builds, and everything in between.
Cubs work together in small teams called Sixes, learning to cooperate, take the lead, and back each other up — skills that carry on into Scouts and beyond.
The highest award a Cub can earn is the Chief Scout's Silver Award — a nationally recognised achievement that marks the completion of their Cub journey before moving up to Scouts.
What Cubs get up to
Our programme covers six areas of life — so every Cub finds something they love.
Outdoor & Adventure
Cycling, axe throwing, pioneering, and camps that build skill and confidence outdoors.
World
Learning about other cultures, communities, and how to make a positive difference.
Skills for Life
Knots, pioneering builds, and practical challenges that teach real, transferable skills.
Creative
Designing and building — from raft frames to craft projects — with hands-on problem solving.
Teamwork
Working in Sixes on builds and challenges that only come together with everyone pulling their weight.
Wellbeing
Growing in confidence, trying new things, and learning to manage a bit of healthy risk.
A typical meeting night
Meetings last around an hour and a half, with extra sessions for camps and trips.
Gathering
Cubs arrive, catch up with their Six, and get ready for the evening.
Opening
The Pack comes together, leaders set out the plan for the evening.
Main activity
A hands-on activity — pioneering, axe throwing, a cycle ride, or a skills challenge.
Six time
Cubs work in their Sixes, building teamwork and a bit of friendly competition.
Closing
The Pack wraps up, badges and achievements are recognised, and Cubs head home.
Our Packs
The 73rd Allestree has two Cub Packs, each with their own character and meeting night.
Tigers
2nd Pack
- When we meet
- Tuesdays during term time, 18:30–20:00
How to join
Getting started is straightforward — here's what happens when you reach out.
Get in touch
Fill in our contact form and tell us your child's age and preferred Pack.
Come along
We'll invite you and your child to a taster evening — no commitment, just come and see.
Join the Pack
If everyone's happy, your child joins, makes the Cub Promise, and the adventure begins.
Common questions
- When can my child join?
- Cubs is open to young people aged 8–10½. If your child is moving up from Beavers, we'll arrange the transition for you.
- How often do they meet?
- Each Pack meets once a week for around an hour and a half, with additional weekend activities and camps through the year.
- What does it cost?
- There is a termly subscription fee covering programme activities, badge materials, and insurance. Camps are charged separately. We never want cost to be a barrier — please ask us about support if needed.
- Is it safe — axe throwing, cycling, that sort of thing?
- All activities are run by trained, qualified leaders following Scout Association safety guidelines, with risk assessments carried out for every session and well-maintained equipment.
- What if my child has additional needs or allergies?
- Let us know when you get in touch. Our leaders are trained to be inclusive and will work with you to make sure Cubs is a great experience for your child.
Ready to join Cubs?
Young people from age 8 can join. Get in touch and we'll find the right Pack for your child and invite you to a free taster evening.