Figure 1.--Some Cubbing activities are destinctive to specific countries. These English Cubs in 1969 are visiting a donkey sanctuary.

The Cub Scout program around the world is a home based program. While there are many differences in national Cub scout programs, because of the age of the boys--the program is much more home oriented that Scouting. Cubbing activities often involved the parents, adult leaders, and friends of Cub Scouts in largely home centered programs that teach a wide range of life skills, values, and attitudes consistent with those of the the sponsoring organization. Cubbing involved a wide range of activities. There were skills to learn like knot tying. There were a variety of projects like model building. The weekly pack meetings always had games which were very popular with the boys. There might also be skits. Outings and field trips were an especially popular activity. Cubbing activities are designed to encourage character development, physical skill, family unity, and enjoyment of learning. The lore of the program varied substanytially depending on the country involved. English Cub program based on Rudyard Kipling’s book, Jungle Book. This was quite different than the American program which for rather racist reasons was not willing to embrace Africa and influenced by Seaton focused more on Indian Lore. Many countries adopted the English Jungle Book. We believe that other countries have developed a more national program, but we have few details at this time.

Home-based Program

The Cub Scout program around the world is a home based program. While there are many differences in national Cub scout programs, because of the age of the boys--the program is much more home oriented that Scouting. Cubbing activities often involved the parents, adult leaders, and friends of Cub Scouts in largely home centered programs that teach a wide range of life skills, values, and attitudes consistent with those of the the sponsoring organization. The home-base program means that activities like camping so important to Scouing is not emphasized in Cubbing.

Specific Activities

Cubbing involved a wide range of activities. There were skills to learn like knot tying. Awide variety of skils were adressed in cubbing from archery to swiming. Many of the skills will be useful to Cubs who move on to Scouting. Cubs also participate in Scout bands. There were a variety of projects like model building. The weekly pack meetings always had games which were very popular with the boys. There might also be skits. Outings and field trips were an especially popular activity. Cubs visited a wide range of facilities from museums to fire stations. Many boys reportThe image her shows English Cubs viiting a donkey refuge (figure 1). that their favorite activies was either the pack games or the many outings organized.

Activities Design

Cubbing activities are designed to encourage character development, physical skill, family unity, and enjoyment of learning.

Cubbing Lore

The lore of the program varied substanytially depending on the country involved. English Cub program based on Rudyard Kipling’s book, Jungle Book. This was quite different than the American program which for rather racist reasons was not willing to embrace Africa and influenced by Seaton focused more on Indian Lore. Many countries adopted the English Jungle Book. We believe that other countries have developed a more national program, but we have few details at this time.

Country Activity Pages

We have begun to develop activity pages on the various activity pages in the HBU country sections on Cubbing. At this time we have done some work on English Wolf Cubbing.