INITIAL ARRANGEMENTS

As a new member you spend some time seperate to the rest of the Pack for part of the first few weeks learning about Cubs. During this period you will not officially be part of a Six but will affiliated to it for games and so on. When you have learnt enough about the Pack to be awarded your Membership Badge/ Moving On Award, we will hold an investiture ceremony and you will become a full Member of the Pack. Please see the section below to learn about this.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This will be frequently updated.

1. Does my child need to wear uniform immediately upon joining?
A: No. Please see the Uniform section.

MEMBERSHIP/MOVING-ON BADGE

	If you were previously a Beaver you will complete the Moving On Award.
	If you are new to Scouting, you will complete the Membership Badge.

To gain the relevant badge and become a Member of the Pack you must:

3. Find out about the ceremonies and traditions in your Pack:
The main ceremony is the The Grand Howl.
Other ceremonies and traditions will be discussed by with a Leader.
You should also know how to stand.

This will be discussed with a Leader and you will do a Quiz.
For other information on badges, see our Badge page.

THE CUB SCOUT PROMISE

I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Cub Scout Law

THE CUB SCOUT LAW

Cub Scouts always do their best
Think of others before themselves
And do a good turn every day.


THE CUB SCOUT MOTTO

Be Prepared

THE SALUTE

All members of the Scout Movement except Beavers (who do not salute) use the same salute. The salute is made with the right hand and only when you are standing at the Alert. It is both a greeting and a sign of respect. The three fingers of the salute remind you of your Promise to do your duty to God and the Queen and to help other people. Your leader will tell you when you use the salute in the Pack.

THE SCOUT SIGN

The Scout Sign is almost the same as the salute, but you hold your hand at shoulder height. It is only used when someone is making or renewing their Promise.

THE HANDSHAKE

When other Scouts greet each other, they shake hands with the left hand! You will often see Akela using the left handshake – especially when a badge is presented. This is because when Baden-Powell was a soldier in Africa, he saw lots of tribal chiefs who carried spears and shields. He noticed that it was a sign of great trust to offer your left hand when shaking hands. This was because you had to put down your shield and yet leave the other person with a spear in their hand.

THE GRAND HOWL AND THE BEGINNING OF A MEETING

This is a special way of saying ‘Hello’ to the Leaders and a way of reminding you about your Cub Scout Promise every time you do it.
When you have made your Promise and been invested as a Cub Scout, you will be able to join the Grand Howl. Cub Scouts start by forming a circle, with Akela (or another leader) standing in the middle. The Grand Howl begins when Akela’s arms are raised then lowered. The Pack squats down like the wolves did and call out: " Akela, we will do our best!". The Duty Sixer then stands at alert, salutes Akela and says "Cubs! Do your best!". The rest of the pack then stands and salutes, saying "We will do our best!".

Straight after the Grand Howl has taken place, the Pack faces the Manx Flag. The Duty Sixer will then break the flag and the Pack will salute simultaneously.

HOW TO STAND

Cub Scouts try to look as smart as they can whenever they are in uniform. There are two ways to stand in uniform - at Alert or at Ease. When a Leader or Sixer calls "Pack Alert" or "Six Alert", you should stand up straight with your arms by your sides and your feet together.moving your left leg to put your feet together. When a Leader calls "Pack – at Ease" you should stand with your hands held behind your back and your feet apart.

UNIFORM

Uniform consists of your green Cub Jumper with a 1st Laxey Scarf and the woogle of your six, along with Scout Activity Trousers (blue). Footwear is your choice apart from on formal occasions where black 'school shoes' are required. If you are an ex Beaver then wear your Beaver Jumper for the few weeks before buying the Cub one and similarly if you are joining from outside the pack, wear your own things for a couple of weeks. You will need full uniform by the time of your investiture so we suggest you buy it for either the 3rd or the 4th week. We will give you your Scarf and woggle when you are invested. You should buy your Cub Jumper and Activity Trousers from Cunningham House or online from the Scout Shop. Currently these two items together will cost £25.

You may also wish to look at wear badge goes on the uniform here.

INVESTITURE