Cubs
This Terms Program
Welcome to Llanishen and Lisvane Cub Pack. We are a popular and successful Cub Pack which
runs the Scouting programme in an interesting and exciting way. We aim to make Cubs fun.
We want you to make new friends, think of other people and the world around you and start
to develop leadership skills by the time you leave Cubs to go to Scouts. We go camping every
summer and on a weekend away during the Easter break, as well as trips throughout the year.
We often take part in District and County events with other Cub Packs. In modern times of
computers and TV’s, it is important to experience as much of the countryside as possible, so we
spend lots of time outdoors, during our pack nights. We want you to remember the great times
you had in Cubs and some of the skills that you learnt. At the end of your time in Cubs, we hope
that you will all become Scouts and continue the adventure.
Cubs was originally based on the theme of the Jungle Book, by Rudyard Kipling, so you will
discover that there is a Leader called Akela and a Grand Howl at the beginning of every Pack
night. Cubs are expected to arrive look smart and take pride in their uniform.
On starting Cubs, you will be given a Power Pack which explains the ceremonies in the Cub
Pack and the badges you can gain during your time with us. When you have been in Cubs for
approximately four weeks, you will be invested. After your investiture, you wear the black and
red neckerchief of the Group with the coloured woggle of your Six.
The Power Pack gives you information about the activity badges, challenges and group awards
which you can gain during your time as a Cub. Some of these badges we achieve as a whole Pack,
others you can do at home with the help of your parents or teachers. The final badge which you
can be awarded is the Chief Scout’s Silver Award, which you could receive if you work hard and
complete all the challenges.
AGE: 8-10½
NUMBERS:APPROX 30, DIVIDED INTO 5 SIXES
TIMES:1840 to 2015 ON MONDAY, DURING TERM TIME
LEADERS:CUB SCOUT LEADERS HILARY, JOHN AND ROB. YOUNG LEADERS
ACTIVITIES AT LIVSEY HALL
Scouting Activities, Fun and Games, Sport, Activity Badges, Challenge Badges, Art and Craft,
Cooking, Visitors, etc.
ACTIVITIES AWAY FROM LIVSEY HALL
Hiking, Cycling, Swimming, Charity fundraising, Scouting Activities in nearby country areas,
visiting places of interest, etc.
DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
We are part of the Afon District of CATVOG (Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan) Scout Area.
We take part in the full list of District events, which enables the Cubs to meet up with other
Packs from north and west Cardiff.
CAMPING / PACK HOLIDAYS
During the Easter holidays, we usually have a weekend away in a bunkhouse and your Dad is
invited to join us on the weekend. This is a great time to see if he remembers any campfire
songs. We also go camping at least once a year.
JOINING CUBS
Most of our Cubs come through our Beaver Colony. However, we do take Cubs from our waiting
list, from other Cub Packs or from other Beaver Colonies. Please contact us if you wish to join.
WHAT THEY THOUGHT OF CUBS!
Jack said, “Cubs is great fun, I like the outdoor activities best, especially when we go exploring in the woods”.
Thomas said, ”Bike riding was cool at the Father and Cub Camp”.
Josh said, “This was the best thing I have ever done” (after the High Ropes Course at Father and Cub Camp).
Lots of Cubs said, “Camping is great!”
Philip said, “I really enjoyed my time in Cubs”.
James said, “The ice skating was brilliant”
They all said, “The games in the snow were cool”.
Matt said, “Thank you to all the Leaders for making Cubs fun.”
They all said, “The food was brilliant” after eating their own cooking at a Welsh evening.
Akela said, “It is an honour getting to know these young people and watch them change and develop over 3
years. And I love going to Cub Camp!”
Hilary said, “I have done so many exciting things since becoming a Cub Leader that I never would have
achieved otherwise. I have also met some wonderful people through Scouting"