Who?
Cub Scouts are the Second section of the Scout Movement catering for children age from 8 years to 10 years 6 months old. Our pack is part of 6th Bury St Edmunds St Marys Scout Group.
When?
Every Wednesdays (during school term time) from 6.30pm. to 8.00pm.
Where?
From September to March/Easter we meet at the Scout Headquarters, College Lane, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1QE
From April to August we meet at the 6th Bury Campsite, Hardwick Heath, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Joining 6th Bury St Edmunds (St Mary’s) Cubs
If your child is aged between 7 Years, 6 Months and 10 Years Old, we may have places available to start immediately.
To apply to join please click the button below.
Occasionally, we may reach our full quota of 30 members. However, you are welcome to sign up to our Waiting List and we will contact you when a place becomes available.
To apply to join our Waiting List please click the button below.
Cost?
Annual subscription costs of £108 can be paid each school term, monthly or annually in advance. This is paid online through Online Scout Manager.
Termly: £36 subscription to be paid each school term (x3). Due Dates are 1st September, 1st January, 1st April.
Monthly: £9 subscription to be paid each month (x12). Due Dates are 1st of each month.
Annually: £108 subscription to be paid each year in advance (x1). Due Date is 1st September.
Subscriptions cover our pack costs and the annual membership fee paid to The Scout Association. The subscriptions do not cover purchase of large equipment, so we regularly organise fundraising activities. We ask all parents/carers to give us your full support with these events. Another easy way we can add to our funds is by claiming back the tax you have paid HM Revenue & Customs on your child’s subscription. This is called Gift Aid. If possible, please fill in a Gift Aid form with the name of a tax payer in your household and return with the Personal Information Form.
Uniform
The Cub uniform is a green sweatshirt with green polo shirt, navy combat style trousers. There are official uniform trousers, but these are not compulsory. Any other black or navy trousers (not jeans) are acceptable. Our group scarf is half light blue, and half grey. The uniform will be required by the time of investiture. This can be obtained from The Scout Shop in Bury St Edmunds or Scout Shop online. Please clearly name all items of uniform.
Parents rota
In order to ensure we always have sufficient adult help, we operate a weekly parent’s rota, which is sent to parents at the beginning of each term. In reality this requires parents to help only for a few evenings per year! If you wish to help out more frequently please speak to us as we always welcome extra assistance.
Investiture
This is approximately 4-6 weeks after joining. Parents are notified of the date of investiture and families are invited to attend.
Programme
The weekly programme is varied and over time covers all the requirements for the Cub Scout Challenge Badges and the Chief Scout’s Silver Award. There are many activity badges which can be completed during meetings, many of which can also be achieved at home. It is important that parents give their child full support and encouragement in all their scouting activities.
Moving on to Scouts
Shortly after reaching 10 ½ years of age, Cub Scouts transfer to the Scout Section. 6th Bury St. Edmunds St Marys Scout Troup meets on Mondays from 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Scouting for the Whole Family
Scouting is open to all and we like to include the whole family if that is what they wish. We always welcome help from any adult who wishes to help us in any way they can, but you are not obliged to become an adult helper in order for your child to join us.
Beavers: age 5 years, 9 months to 8 years
Cubs: age 8 years 10½ years
Scouts: age 10 years to 14 years
Explorers: age 14 years to 18 years
Young Leaders: age 14 years to 18 years
Leader/Helpers: age 18 years onwards
Inclusive Scouting
Scouting is open to all and we welcome people from all backgrounds. Between us we have a wealth of experience working with children with special needs and we will always endeavour to work with you to ensure that you child is able to access scouting as much as possible.