Cambridgeshire Scouts

Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts belong to the second section of the scouting family and are easily recognised by their dark green uniform.

There are loads of fun things that you can do as a Cub Scout. You will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, climbing, exploring, computing and collecting. If you do them properly you will get a badge which you can wear on your uniform.

Cub Scouts also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo, theme parks and farms. Sometimes you will be able to go camping with the rest of your Pack. This will mean sleeping in a tent and doing loads of outdoor activities.

I want to join

If you or your child wishes to get involved with Cub Scouting in Cambridgeshire, please complete the Scout Association's online enquiry form by clicking here.

Cubs raise £367 for Charity

The 18th Cambridge Cubs swapped hiking boots for running shoes in an effort to raise money for a charity of their choosing. As part of their Community Challenge Badge, the Cubs were asked to find sponsorship for running as many laps of the Arbury Town Green as they could within 45 minutes. Read the full story here

Congratulations to Matthew and Michael

Cub and Beaver Matthew and Michael Matwijczuk from 1st Bury and Upwood did a five mile sponsored cycle ride around Ferry Meadows in Peterborough to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. They had a really great time and managed to raise a fantastic £220.00. They were very proud when they received their medals. They enjoyed it that much, they now want to start training for the 25 miles route next year to raise even more money!

Icenorum Living History Group

Icenorum Living History Group covers the Iron Age, Roman, Anglo Saxon and Viking periods and they would love the opportunity to present their displays.

They have recently received a grant from the Local Network Fund to enable them to do just that, to put on events for community groups such as the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, a grant which has reduced the cost a great deal to just £1 per child.

The group is particularly interested in exploring ideas raised concerning changes arising from immigration/invasion, the improvements this brought and how this country became what it is thanks to excellent new ideas.

Although this might sound rather serious and daunting, in actual fact it is great fun trying out, for example, Roman weaponry and armour (all child-safe), talking about a day in the life of an auxiliary, or preparing (very smelly) Roman food!

If you would like further information then contact Mary Hannigan at icenorum@hotmail.co.uk

By the way, they are all teachers and parents and are all CRB checked.

County Cubs invade York for 90th Birthday Bash

Over 350 Cub Scouts from across the county celebrated history with an activity-packed trip to York. Catching an early chartered train from Peterborough; many packs travelled far and wide to be part of the official 90th Anniversary celebrations that the County had to offer. And what an amazing day it turned out to be! Read the full story here.

For further information about Cambridgeshire Cub Scouting events. Email: cubs@cambridgeshirescouts.org.uk

Programmes Online in Cambridgeshire

Programmes Online is a tool designed to make it easier for adults to programme plan. It is for members only and can be found at www.scouts.org.uk/pol

SpyMasters

SpyMasters is an exciting action adventure centre, at Bar Hill near Cambridge, which challenges both physical and mental agility, together with observational skills, in a team based environment (sounds a bit like Scouts eh?!).

The centre is designed to look like the inside of a Russian Embassy. Teams will act as Secret Agents making their way through the complex…..avoiding numerous alarms, cameras and infra red beams to complete their mission. They have a set of equipment given to them which they have to use to avoid detection and get them through the Embassy.

Participants are in teams of 4 or 5 and each group goes off 10 minutes apart. The teams are given a starting score and points will be deducted for setting off alarms and being seen by the Embassy cameras. Points will be added for completing certain objectives throughout the mission. Team work is essential for SpyMasters so it is co-operative rather than competitive and good for creating a group or team spirit.

Spymasters would like to invite you to come and try on any weekday evening after 5.00pm (excluding Mondays). For 16 or more players there is a discounted rate of £10 per player (see website for normal prices).

Please look the website www.spymasters.co.uk– to find out more or call Gill Thornton on 01954 789134.

Get cracking with the Chef's Badge

A Special Chef's Badge for Cub Scouts is sponsored by Lion Quality egg producers. The Leader packs are free and contain a full colour poster with activity sheets that can be photocopied. For each Cub Scout there's also an 'Easy Eggs' leaflet full of fun ideas to take home. 
  
The Leader's pack is available through the Scout Information Centre. Email: info.centre@scout.org.uk or telephone: 0845 300 1818.

Milton Country Park

If you are planning to use Milton Country Park, Cambridge for an activity in future, please remember to book with the Park Rangers in advance on 01223 420060 or email: miltoncp@scambs.gov.uk

Children's Scrapstore

Children's Scrapstore at 82 Akeman Street, Cambridge is open First Friday of every month from 2pm to 5pm

The Children’s and Young Peoples Participation Service Scrapstore provides a source of recycled materials for children and young people to use in art, craft and play activities. They also sell arts and crafts equipment at cost price.

Just turn up on the day.
Scrap will be sold at £1.50 per carrier bag full, these will be provided.
There will be an extra charge of 50p per bag for County users.

Note: Although the organisers take every step to ensure that materials are suitable for play, they cannot take responsibility for the safety of items used. The Children and Young People’s Participation Service Scrapstore will not be liable for damage, loss or injury that might arise from using any materials supplied.

For more information contact:
Hannah – 01223 457873
Hannah.townsend@cambridge.gov.uk

Duxford Air Museum

If you are looking for somewhere to take your Pack, think about a visit to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford for a great day out and all you need to help you cover the Air Activities badge.

If you book your visit through the Education Department then one adult enters free with every six Cubs. For further information see the museum website where you will find all sorts of information, quiz sheets etc http://duxford.iwm.org.uk

A terrific opportunity and it's in our County

Free Nature Detectives pack

The Scout Association has teamed up with the Woodlands Trust to offer a unique resource for Leaders. Request a free Nature Detectives pack from the Woodland Trust and discover how wildlife wakes from the cold of winter and take part in the biggest ever study of spring...
 
A colourful pack with pullout poster, stickers and identification sheets is available to leaders across the UK, suitable for all ages. Order your FREE pack at www.naturedetectives.org.uk/scouts