Let’s go back… December 1916 - Wolf Cubs was launched at Caxton 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 celebrate100 years of adventure In December, 1916 ‘The Wolf Cub’ a new paper for boys was issued for the price of one old penny – less than a halfpenny in today’s money. It marked the start of a new younger section in the scout association – Wolf Cubs had arrived The new scheme was launched on December 16th at Caxton Hall, London. By the end of the following year, there were already 30,000 Wolf Cubs ! Today there are 150,000 Cub Scouts across the UK. 2016 will therefore see us celebrating the centenary year of Cub Scouting.

What is it all about? In 2016 the Cub section will see in its 100th birthday and what an achievement this is. To celebrate this momentous occasion we would like you to take part in the Year of Adventure which is the lead up year to 2016 Cubs 100.

Cubs 100 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 Our centenary year gives the opportunity to Involve everyone, both those who are currently members and those who have been in the past. Give more young people the chance to enjoy the magic which is Cub Scouting To celebrate and launch the future of Cub Scouting whilst recognising where we have come to since that launch in 1916 We also aim to raise the profile of adventurous activities as part of a modern, challenging Cub Scout Programme.

2015/2016 YOA objective To raise awareness of the importance of Cub Scouts accessing adventurous activities and providing opportunities for young people within this section to experience adventure at an appropriate level for their age and ability. Our centenary year gives the opportunity to Involve everyone, both those who are currently members and those who have been in the past. Give more young people the chance to enjoy the magic which is Cub Scouting To celebrate and launch the future of Cub Scouting whilst recognising where we have come to since that launch in 1916 We also aim to raise the profile of adventurous activities as part of a modern, challenging Cub Scout Programme.

Our objective to promote adventurous activity within the Cub Section is to be further supported through 2015 – our ‘year of Adventure’

2015 Year of Adventure Renewed focus on including adventurous activities to Cub Scouting A focus on a new adventurous activity each month Throughout 2015 we will promote some specific adventurous activities to encourage Cub Scout Packs to take part.. Packs will be asked to develop the basic activity to find a way of doing it to the level of ability and skills of their members. Physical challenge will be encouraged to meet the appetite of our young people. A separate badge will be available for those who take part in this aspect of the centenary year preparation.

2015 Year of Adventure - monthly themes March All things ‘100’ activities Run 100 metres 100 metre swim Fundraising 4 adventure 100 picture challenge April Land Activities Land Yachting Walking in the hills Pushball Sledging May Team Building Activities Archery Orienteering Build a den Geo-caching

2015 Year of Adventure - monthly themes June Nature Activities Sea life search Tree survey What’s under the water Bug hunting July Water Activities Snorkelling Raft Building Canoeing Keep that ball up August Air Activities RAF day visit Hold a bird of prey Make a kite Rocket away

2015 Year of Adventure - monthly themes September Up High Activities Crate stacking Indoor climbing Zip wire Abseiling October Technology Activities Make your own compass Making new friends Radio wide game Making energy November Light and Fire Activities Fire paper boats Fireworks display S’mores Glow stick prize challenge

2015 Year of Adventure - monthly themes December Underground Activities Make a volcano Vegetarian Banquet Plastic dinosaur hunt Explore down under

How can local camp sites, activity centres support the year of adventure and Cubs 100? This national celebration package has been designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of local demands and time scales. The only fixed date in the programme is Friday December 16th 2016 when we hope that everyone involved with Cub Scouts will share in a Promise event. Let’s take a look at each aspect in turn

By providing cub activity days By giving special rates for Cub Scout packs By providing training for Cub Scout leaders By encouraging packs to take part in activities as part of their pack programme By supporting existing cub camps This national celebration package has been designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of local demands and time scales. The only fixed date in the programme is Friday December 16th 2016 when we hope that everyone involved with Cub Scouts will share in a Promise event. Let’s take a look at each aspect in turn

Cubs 100 year highlights Planning resources a programme resource to help you plan for 2016 celebrations Thanks event a chance to thank those locally who have brought Cub Scouting through its first 100 years Adventure camps Locally organised adventure camps Promise party a chance to celebrate, reflect and renew our promise This national celebration package has been designed to be as flexible as possible to meet the needs of local demands and time scales. The only fixed date in the programme is Friday December 16th 2016 when we hope that everyone involved with Cub Scouts will share in a Promise event. Let’s take a look at each aspect in turn

Cubs 100 birthday badge Uniform badge will be available to buy from Autumn 2015 A special uniform badge will be produced to be worn throughout the year. Members of any section will be able to wear the badge. We want Cub Scouts themselves to be able to design the badge so we are currently running a national competition. Details and a downloadable application form are available from www.scouts.org.uk up to the end of January. The competition will be judged in April with the final selection being done by our Chief Scout Bear Grylls. The badge will be available to wear from 2015 onwards.

2016 resource packs Available NOW from www.scouts.org.uk/cubs100 To help with planning, we have created four downloadable resources Thanks Events Adventure Camps Promise Party Our Journey We want the centenary year to be an exciting one for every Cub Scout in their weekly meetings. After all, that is where Cub Scouting happens, Throughout the year, a programme resource called ‘Our Journey’ will be available, down loadable from the internet. The programme will give ideas showing how Cub Scouts can make a journey through a series of exciting activities in their pack meetings making the centenary year a year to remember. The resource will give starting points enabling local Cub Scout Packs the opportunity to mould the activities to their circumstances, skills and abilities.

Thanks party An event planned to enable today’s Cub Scouts to say thank you to leaders past and present Saying ‘thanks’ to adult leaders both past and present, is an important part of the centenary year. We envisage ‘thanks’ events being organised which involve Cub Scouts themselves being the hosts. On Line support will be available to give ideas.

A local adventure camp Each Cub Scout to have the opportunity to attend an adventure camp The camps to have an adventure theme Events to be organised at County, District or Pack/Group depending on local circumstances Sometime between April and October To meet the adventure objective, we will promote the idea that every Cub Scout should have the opportunity to attend an adventure camp during the year. This may be developed at any level from local pack holidays to large district or county/area events. The important thing is to put adventure at the core of the programme. Scout Camp sites and adventure centres could get on board with these events, offering Centenary packages for leaders to buy into.

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 The Promise Party is the one fixed event. We want everyone to stop and reaffirm their promise at 19.16 on Friday December 16th 2016. The Promise Parties are designed to be the final part of the programme – a chance to have the traditional party with games, food and the all important Birthday cake. It will be an opportunity to raise the profile of Cub Scouting across the UK

With your help we can make it a year to remember ! www.scouts.org.uk/cubs100 We hope that Cub Scouts and Cub Scout Leaders will remember 1916 as a fantastic year to be involved in the section. The amount of involvement is up to you – the support will be there to help you to make the year special. Good luck in your planning Don’t forget, we love to hear what you have been up to – look out for centenary stories appearing in Scouting Magazine.