The Cub Scout Promise

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

Alternative versions of the promise exist that reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes of individuals within Scouting.

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.

Grand Howl

The Grand Howl is a ceremony inspired by The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling. In the book, a wolf pack's meetings begin with everyone circling their leader Akela (pronounces ahh-kay-lah) and howling - this is their Grand Howl.

In Cubs, the Grand Howl gathers everyone together and helps them focus. By talking about 'doing your best', it also helps everyone remember their Promise.

Before the Grand Howl begins, Akela will choose a Sixer to lead the call in step 9 (below).

  1. Akela calls out "Pack! Pack! Pack!"
  2. Everyone makes a circle, standing in their Sixes (some people stand around the flag). Everyone stands 'at ease' with their feet shoulder width apart and their hands behind their back.
  3. Akela calls "Pack! Pack alert!"
  4. Everyone stands 'alert' with their feet together and their hands by their sides.
  5. Akela moves to the centre of the circle, and raises and lowers their arms.
  6. Everyone squats low on the ground with their hands between their feet.
  7. Everyone calls out "Akela, we'll do our best!"
  8. Everyone stands up and makes the Scout sign.
  9. The chosen Sixer calls out "Cubs, do your best".
  10. Everyone replies "We will do our best!"

The Cub Scout Constitution

  1. All cub scouts must wear their uniforms to scouting events unless told otherwise.
  2. If a cub scout is absent (without notice being given) for 4 weeks in a row they are presumed to have left and their place will be given to next in line.
  3. In the event of bad or antisocial behaviour the following actions will be taken (3 strikes and then you are out for 1 month, any repeat will be final dismissal)
    • In the case of gross misconduct - instant dismissal.
    • First Offence - a verbal warning.
    • Second Offence - a written warning.
    • Third Offence will be written dismissal.
  4. The scouting group must be kept updated of any changes to contact details, medical information, etc.