100 years of adventureCub Scout Centenary 2016

Wolf Cubs

• December 1916 - Wolf Cubs was launched at Claxton Hall • By the end of the following

year there were already 30,000• In the UK we now have over 150,000 Cub Scouts • 2016 will see us celebrate 100 years of adventure

Centenary objectives • To involve Cubs Scout Packs across the whole of the UK.• To increase growth and participation of young people and

adults. • To celebrate and have fun.• To establish a momentum throughout the country for the

next decade of Cub Scouting.• To bring the history of scouting to light • To raise awareness of the importance of Cub Scouts

accessing adventurous activities and provide opportunities for young people within this section to experience adventure at an appropriate level for their age and ability.

2015A Year of Adventure

2015 Year of Adventure

• In preparation for the centenary year• Renewed focus on including adventurous activities to Cub Scouting• A focus on a new adventurous activity each month• Badge available to those Cub Scouts who take part in the 2015 Year Of Adventure

2016 Year of Celebration

• Locally organised adventure camp • ‘Our Journey’ – a programme resource for the

centenary year• Thanks events – a chance to thank those locally

who have brought Cub Scouting through its first 100 years

• Promise parties – a chance to celebrate, reflect and renew our Promise

A local celebration

• Each Cub Scout to have the opportunity to attend an adventure camp during the year

• The camps to have an adventure theme • Events to be organised at County, District or

Pack/Group depending on local circumstances

Our journey

• An exciting series of challenges for Cub Packs to use throughout the year • All available for download in 2015 to help with planning

Thanks events

• An event planned to enable today’s Cub Scouts to say thanks to leaders past and present

Promise parties

• Only event with a set date – 19:16 on Friday 16th December

• End of year celebration event for Cub Scouts and leaders

• Opportunity to renew our Promise at 19:16

Centenary Badge Competition

• Launched October 2013• Ended January 31st 2014• Amber Pheasant was the winner of the badge

competition for more information please see www.scouts.org.uk/cubadventure2016 and in the June/July Mag