100 Years of Cub Scouts!
(Thanks to http://scoutguidehistoricalsociety.com/cubs.htm, https://www.cubs100.org/history-of-cubs, and www.scouts.ca for the info)
August 1 to 8, The Brownsea Island Scout camp began as a boys' camping event on Brownsea Island in Poole 1907 Harbour, southern England, organised by Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell, to test his ideas for the book, Scouting for Boys. Boys from different social backgrounds participated from 1 to 8 August 1907 in activities around camping, observation, woodcraft, chivalry, lifesaving and patriotism. Recognised as the world's first Scout camp, the event is regarded as the real origin of the worldwide Scout movement. 1908 In England, the first of the six fortnightly parts of Scouting for Boys is published. Boys start Scouting in their patrols across cities, towns, villages and the countryside and the Scout Movement is born. Robert Baden-Powell wants to inspire young people to learn new skills and have adventures. These young people aren’t restricted to the Scout age group and soon there is a call from younger children wanting to join in with Scouting activities 1910 In England, one Scoutmaster describes the activities he has set up for younger boys who are desperate to become Scouts. These training squads are unofficial but the fact that they exist demonstrates the demand for Scouting from younger boys November In England, B-P asked Sir Percey Everett to prepare a scheme for 'Junior Scouts'. Everett sent the 1913 completed draft to B-P in November, 1913.
• The age range was to be 9-12, though transfer to the Scouts' section could be at 11, at the Scoutmaster's discretion. • The uniform was to be that of a Scout, except that the famous 'Wide-Awake' hat was to be replaced by a green cap with yellow piping. The youngsters would not wear patrol shoulder knots, garter tabs, or carry a staff. These items were omitted in order to keep the Scout uniform significantly different and give the older boys a sense of rank. • A training scheme was devised that progressed from 'Tenderfoot' or 'Young Scout', to one, and then two, stars. • A handbook for the training of Young Scouts was to be published.
A trial scheme for younger boys is announced by Baden-Powell. As an article by the editor of the Headquarters’ Gazette shows, not everyone is convinced it’s a good idea!
January 1914 Wolf Cubs take part in the London Royal Rally. Queen Alexandria meets the Wolf Cub mascot, a real furry wolf cub. After giving it a cuddle she asked if it bites June 1914 In England, a pilot programme for younger boys named 'Wolf Cubs or Junior Scouts' was launched and 12 months later the section was 10,000 strong. The basic programme, summarised in the Headquarters’ Gazette, introduces the Wolf Cub salute: two fingers to mimic a wolf’s ears. 1914 to 1918 On 4 August 1914 Britain enters the First World War. During the War Cubs do jobs to support their communities. Through Cub activities they learn skills that could be useful in war-time such as First Aid, cooking and knitting. Some packs knit socks to be sent out to soldiers in the trenches. Badges were awarded to Cubs for 28 days War Service. A Cub had to do three hours war service a day for it to count towards a War Service Badge. Youth in Canada do the same thing. December In England, the first list of Cubmaster warrants appears in the Headquarters Gazette. Listed is Vera 1914 Barclay who will become very important in the section’s development. Baden-Powell reports: “By the end of the Wolf Cubs first year there were already 10,000 Cubs in Britain.” January 1915 In England, due to WWI, many of the first Cub leaders are women. Vera Barclay writes an article about the demand for Cubs in her village and how she went about setting up her own Cub Pack. She describes the games and adventures they have every week. During the First World War there is a drive to recruit more women volunteers for the Movement, particularly as Lady Cubmasters. The term Cubmistress doesn’t become popular for several years 1915 The Penticton Troop of Boy Scouts (later to become known as the 1st Penticton Scouting Group) established an experimental "Cub Patrol". June 1916 In England, the Cubmasters in Conference is held. The first conference shows that big changes are on the horizon for the Wolf Cubs. The section is a success and it was time for the Association to consider the future and how the programme is to be formalised. In attendance is Vera Barclay for whom the next month will bring exciting news! July 1916 In England, whilst working as a Red Cross nurse, Vera Barclay receives a letter inviting her to take up the role of Assistant Secretary - Cubs. This is to be the first member of staff specifically focused on the Cubs section. She is tasked with developing the new Wolf Cub programme and working with Baden- Powell to develop the Wolf Cub Handbook December 2, In England, following the Council’s decision in October 1916 to formally accept Wolf Cubs into the 1916 Movement, the first Wolf Cub Handbook and the Wolf Cub monthly magazine are launched. The handbook uses stories from the Jungle Book and many Cub leaders are named after Akela (the Wolf who is the leader of the pack) or other characters such as Baloo, Bagheera and Kaa.
December 16, 1st official display of Cub Scouts at Caxton Hall in London. Influential guests were invited to the Wolf 1916 Cubs' display. Following a speech from Baden-Powell, guests were presented with displays of Cub activities including gymnastics and 'good turns', a Grand Howl (the same one we use in Canada today) and the investiture of a new Cub. August 1920 500 Cubs from across Britain come together to take part in a Grand Howl at the first ever World Scout Jamboree, held at Olympia, London. Cubs also take part in gymnastic displays and created a miniature world called Cubland. Baden-Powell declared Chief Scout of the World. Olympia was packed with over 10,000 seated visitors including HRH The Duke of Connaught KG, but the vast arena was empty. A very small cub, hands in pockets, sauntered out into the centre, looking this way and that way. Poor little fellow, had he lost his friends? Putting his fingers to his mouth he emitted a shrill whistle and was joined in a rush by 500 friends who quickly formed a massive circle. From out of the 'rocks' behind the circle came a 'real' Old Wolf, bushy-tailed, ears pricked, jaws grinning. The Old Wolf dropped his paw, 500 Cubs dropped to the squat and then lifted their voices as one. The moment was to stay in minds of some of the visitors forever. 1922 Peter Baden-Powell is one of 19,000 Cubs who attend a rally to welcome home the Prince of Wales (later HRH King Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor) who is on an international visit. Peter was the only son of Robert and Olave Baden-Powell. His link with Cubs started when he was a baby. One of the first Cub Packs, 1st Westminster (Peter’s Own), was named after him and he was given the nickname of Chief Wolf Cub. Peter took the Royal Chief Scout of Wales to a large 'Council Rock', set in the grounds of Alexander Palace, for a Grand Howl from the throats of 19,000 Wolf Cubs. (Can you really comprehend what it would take to organise 19,000 Cubs?)
Baden-Powell wrote;
"Those hordes of imps of enthusiasm, The Wolf Cubs (19,000 instead of the 10,000 we had expected) with their throat gripping howl and spontaneous cheering, was perhaps as moving a feature as any in the day. Mr Kipling was there."
August 6, Cubs had their own day at the Imperial Jamboree held at Wembley, this time on August 6th. In front of 1924 H.R.H. the Duke of York (and later King George VI) and Mr Kipling, 7,000 Cubs performed scenes from Kipling's The Jungle Book and, of course, finished with a Grand Howl.
That same summer, there were English Wolf Cubs, selected from those who were not at Wembley, at the 2nd World Jamboree, at Ermulden in Denmark. The Baden-Powells, with Cub Peter, were there. 1932 The 1st Apple Days is held in New Brunswick, due to a loss of provincial government grants after the stock market crash in 1927. Due to their cute looks, Wolf Cubs instantly "sell" lots of apples in this fundraiser, which becomes one of Scouts Canada's national fundraisers. 1939-1945 In England, during the Second World War Cubs raise money for the war fund by collecting scrap paper. Children are moved to safety in the countryside. Some Cub Packs are moved too, so the boys have a familiar activity to help them settle in. Cubs in Canada also help with the wartime movement, collecting scrap paper and metal, and working as coast patrols. May 15, 1953 the first Pinewood Derby was held at the Scout House, Manhattan Beach, California by Cub Scout Pack 280C. Created by Dan Murphy because his son was too young to race soap box derby cars. This would soon arrive in Canada as Kub Kars. August, 1957 Over 1,000 very soggy Cubs visit the World Scout Jamboree, held at Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. The World Scout Jamboree (held alongside a leader Indaba and Rover Moot) marks 100 years since the birth of Robert Baden-Powell and 50 years since the experimental Brownsea Island Camp 1968 Prince Andrew becomes the first Royal Cub when he joins the 1st St Marylebone Cub Pack. The group moves its meetings to Buckingham Palace. He later moves to another Pack at his school. There had previously been discussions about Prince Charles becoming a Cub in 1956 as part of the 40th birthday celebrations for the section, although in the end this did not take place. 1972 Scouttrees for Canada becomes another national fundraiser. One small tree was planted by Scouts in 1972. Look at our forest now...we’ve planted over 80 million trees across the country! Few non- government agencies can boast this kind of record. 1974 Beavers is created for 5 to 7 year olds. Many Cubs become "Keeos" and assist with recruiting White Tail Beavers to become "Tenderpads". 1992 Many Packs vote to allow girls, as co-educational Scouting is now optional. 1993-1994 Purple Star is added (making 6 stars) and Activity Awards are created. November 21, National Council passes a motion affirming Scouts Canada as a fully co-educational organization. 1998 2007 Scouts celebrates 100 years since the original Brownsea Island camp. 2016 Cub Scouts celebrates its 100th anniversary and the introduction of the Canadian path. Many changes are occurring. Shared leadership in the introduction of Runners, Trackers, and Howlers. Personal growth in the introduction of Personal Achievement Badges and Outdoor Adventure Skills. Adventure in the introduction of trail cards. Youth-led, plan-do-review, adventure, SPICES become the foundation of the Canadian Path, revitalizing Scouting and Cubbing for a new century. Here's to the next 100 years!
100 Years of Cub Scout Badges
(Thanks to scoutalog.com for the info)
Tenderpad Introduced 1916
Officially known as the Wolf Cub Badge until 1950, but the names seem to have been used interchangeably from the start.
Worn on both jersey and cap before 1930. Oval shaped badge worn on jersey, irregular badge worn on cap. Metal badge available for wear when not in uniform. Black felt version also exists.
a. Oval, red wolf, lean face, embroidered on dark blue felt, no words
b. Irregular, red wolf, lean face, embroidered on dark blue felt, no words
c. Oval, red wolf, lean face, embroidered on dark green felt, no words
d. Irregular, red wolf, lean face, embroidered on dark green felt, no words
1/1 Tenderpad Re-designed circa 1927 NOTE: renumbered Feb. 2010 from 1/1c to 1/1i due to addition of new c variety.
a. Oval, red wolf, round face, embroidered on green felt, "Boy Scouts"
b. Irregular, red wolf, round face, embroidered on green felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, dark green background, red wolf head on light green wolf head outline, "Boy Scouts".
d. Rectangular, red wolf, woven, "Boy Scouts"
e. Oval, red wolf, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
f. Oval, red wolf, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
g. Oval, red wolf, embroidered, cut edge, "Boy Scouts", thin & thick borders
h. Oval, gold wolf, embroidered, rolled edge, "Wolf Cubs"
i. Oval, yellow wolf, embroidered, cut edge, "Wolf Cubs"
1/2 Tenderpad Re-designed 1991 Discontinued 2011
a. Epaulette, green wolf head on yellow background
2 First Star Introduced 1916 Discontinued 1965
a. Star, metal, gilt, 13mm from point to point
b. Star, metal, silver, 17mm from point to point
3 Second Star Introduced 1916 Discontinued 1965
a. Star, metal, bronze, 13mm from point to point
b. Star, metal, gold, 17mm from point to point
4 Black Star Introduced 1965
a. Pentagon, black star, embroidered on cloth, cut edge
4/1 Black Star Re-designed 2011
a. Pentagon, woven, cut edge, black star & border, white background
5 Blue Star Introduced 1965
a. Pentagon, blue star, embroidered on cloth, cut edge
5/1 Blue Star Re-designed 2011
a. Pentagon, woven, cut edge, blue star & border, white background
6 Green Star Introduced 1965 a. Pentagon, green star, embroidered on cloth, cut edge
6/1 Green Star Re-designed 2011
a. Pentagon, woven, cut edge, green star & border, white background
7 Red Star Introduced 1965
a. Pentagon, red star, embroidered on cloth, cut edge
7/1 Red Star Re-designed 2011
a. Pentagon, woven, cut edge, red star & border, white background
8 Tawny Star Introduced 1965
a. Pentagon, tawny star, embroidered on cloth, cut edge
8/1 Tawny Star Re-designed 2011
a. Pentagon, woven, cut edge, tawny star & border, white background
9 Purple Star Introduced 1995
a. Pentagon, purple star, embroidered on cloth, cut edge
9/1 Purple Star Re-designed 2011 a. Pentagon, woven, cut edge, purple star & border, white background
1 Aboriginal Awareness Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
A1/1 Aboriginal Awareness Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
Angler see Fishing
A2 Artist Introduced 1916 a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, unbound, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, "Boy Scouts", border is same colour as design
g. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, "Boy Scouts", border is same colour as background
h. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts",
A2/1 Artist Re-designed1965
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge
A2/2 Artist Re-designed 1995
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge
A2/3 Artist Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
A3 Astronomer Introduced 1995 a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge
A3/1 Astronomer Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
A4 Athlete Introduced 1916
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, unbound, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, "Boy Scouts" border is same colour as design
g. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, "Boy Scouts" border is same colour as background
h. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
A4/1 Athlete Redesigned 1965
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, legs are 8mm
b. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge,legs are 14mm
A4/2 Athlete Re-designed 2009
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, 3 runners
A4/3 Athlete Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, woven, bound, no words, 1 runner, 37x33mm
C1 Camping Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge. Green tent.
C1/1 Camping Re-designed 2009
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge. Cub with orange tent..
C1/2 Camping Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, woven, bound, no words, 37x34mm.
C2 Canadian Arts Award Introduced 1995
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge
C2/1 Canadian Arts Award Re-designed 2011
a. Square, woven, bound, no words, 33x33mm.
C3 Canadian Camper Award Introduced 1995
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge
C3/1 Canadian Camper Award Re-designed 2011
a. Square, woven, bound, no words, 33x33mm.
C4 Canadian Family Care Award Introduced 1995
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge
C4/1 Canadian Family Care Award Re-designed 2011 a. Square, woven, bound, no words, 33x33mm.
C5 Canadian Healthy Living Award Introduced 1995
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge
C5/1 Canadian Healthy Living Award Re-designed 2011
a. Square, woven, bound, no words, 33x33mm.
C6 Canadian Heritage Introduced 1995
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge
C6/1 Canadian Heritage Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, woven, bound, no words, 37x34mm.
C7 Canadian Heritage Trails Award Introduced 1995 Discontinued 2011
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge
C8 Canadian Wilderness Award Introduced 1995
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge
C8/1 Canadian Wilderness Award Re-designed 2011 a. Square, woven, bound, no words, 33x33mm.
C9 Carpenter Introduced 1965
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge
C9/1 Carpenter Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, woven, bound, no words, 37x34mm.
C10 Collector Introduced 1916 Redesigned 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, Boy Scouts
c. Rectangular, woven, unbound, Boy Scouts
d. Triangular, woven, bound, Boy Scouts
e. Triangular, printed on canvas, Boy Scouts
f. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border same colour as design, Boy Scouts
g. Triangular, embroidered, cut edge, border same colour as background, Boy Scouts
h. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, Boy Scouts
C10/1 Collector Introduced 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, black stitching around design
b. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, no stitching around design
C10/2 Collector Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, woven, bound, no words, 37x34mm
C11 Computer Introduced 1984
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, desktop computer
C11/1 Computer Re-designed 2009 a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, notebook computer
C11/2 Computer Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33 mm, computer mouse
C12 Cooking Introduced 1995
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
C12/1 Cooking Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33 mm
C13 Cyclist Introduced 1955
a. Triangle, embroidered, cut edge, border same colour as background, Boy Scouts
b. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, Boy Scouts
C13/1 Cyclist Re-designed 1965
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, bicycle faces left
C13/2 Cyclist Re-designed 2009
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, bicycle faces left, Cub riding bicycle
C13/3 Cyclist Re-designed 2011 a. Triangle, woven, bound, 37x33 mm, bicycle faces right
C14 Climate Change Introduced 2009
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
C14/1 Climate Change Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33 mm
Disability Awareness - see Special Needs Awareness
E1 Entertainer (Originally Called Troubadour) Introduced 1965 Re-named 1995 a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, left face happy & right face sad
E1/1 Entertainer Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, 37x33 mm, left face sad & right face happy
E2 Emergency Preparedness Introduced 2008
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
E2/1 Emergency Preparedness Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, 37x33 mm
F1 Family Helper (Originally Called House Orderly) Introduced 1916 Redesigned 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. rectangular, woven, unbound, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
g. Triangular, embroidered, cut edge, border same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
h. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
F1/1 Family Helper Introduced 1965 Renamed 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, vacuum cleaner.
F1/2 Family Helper Re-designed 2009
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, pot, window, spray bottle.
F1/3 Family Helper Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm, broom & dust pan.
F2 Family Safety Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
F2/1 Family Safety Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
F3 First Aider Introduced 1916 Redesigned c1925
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
F3/1 First Aider Introduced c1925 Redesigned 1932 a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
F3/2 First Aider Introduced 1932
a. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
b. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
c. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, embroidered, cut edge, border is same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
F3/3 First Aider Introduced 1963
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Multi-stage badge used by Cubs and Scouts. Green and bronze stages generally available, and silver with agreement of Scouter.
F3/4 First Aider Introduced 1968
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
F3/5 First Aider Re-designed 1995
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, bandaged hand
F3/6 First Aider Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, red cross on white, 37x33mm
F3/7 First Aider Re-designed 2013 (as F3/6 design restricted to International Red Cross and Military Medical Units, by Geneva Convention)
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words,white cross on green 37x30mm
F4 Fishing (Originally Called Angler in 1970) Introduced 1970
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, yellow background, no words, fishing lure
F4/1 Fishing (Originally Called Fisherman in 1980) Re-designed 1980
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, yellow background, no words, green fish
b. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, yellow background, no words, silver fish
c. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, blue background, no words
F4/2 Fishing Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm, fish facing right
G1 Gardener Introduced 1932
a. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
b. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
c. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, embroidered, cut edge, border is same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
G1/1 Gardener Introduced 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, orange trowel with black handle [common] & orange and black handled trowel and rake[hard to find] were issued.
b. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, silver trowel
G1/2 Gardener Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
G2 Guide Introduced 1916
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
g. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
h. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
G2/1 Guide Introduced 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
G2/2 Guide Re-designed 2011 a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
H1 Handicraft Introduced 1981
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
H1/1 Handicraft Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
Handyman see Home Repair
H2 Hiking Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, hiker facing left
H2/1 Hiking Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm, hiker facing right
H3 Homecraft Introduced 1932 Discontinued 1965
a. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
b. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
c. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
H4 Home Repair (Originally Called Handyman until 1995) Introduced 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
H4/1 Home Repair Re-designed 1981
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
H4/2 Home Repair Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
House Orderly see Family Helper
I1 International Trade Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
I1/1 International Trade Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
I2 Individual Specialty Introduced 2002
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
I2/1 Individual Specialty Re-designed 2011 a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
L1 Law Awareness Introduced 1989
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
L1/1 Law Awareness Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
L2 Life Saver Introduced 1970 Discontinued 1981
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
M1 Musician Introduced 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, bottom of treble clef faces right
b. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, bottom of treble clef faces left
M1/1 Musician Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
N1 Naturalist Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
N1/1 Naturalist Re-designed 2011 a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
O1 Observer Introduced 1916 Redesigned 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
g. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
h. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
O1/1 Observer Re-designed 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
O1/2 Observer Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
P1 Personal fitness Introduced 1963 a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Multi-stage badge used by Cubs and Scouts. Green and bronze stages generally available, and silver with agreement of Scouter.
P1/1 Personal fitness Re-designed 1968 Discontinued 1989
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
P2 Pet Care (Originally called Pet Keeper until 1995) Introduced 1961
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
P2/1 Pet Care Re-designed 1965 a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
P2/2 Pet Care Re-designed 1989
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
P2/3 Pet Care Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37 x 33 mm
P3 Photographer Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, black camera
b. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, 45 x 40 mm, silver camera (2009)
P3/1 Photographer Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37 x 33 mm
P4 Pack Specialty Introduced 2002
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
P4/1 Pack Specialty Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37 x 33 mm
R1 Reader Introduced 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
R1/1 Reader Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37 x 33 mm
R2 Recycling Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
R2/1 Recycling Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37 x 33 mm
S1 Signaller Introduced 1916 Discontinued 1932 a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
S2 Skater Introduced 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, stitching around wing and blade, skate faces left
b. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, no stitching around wing and blade, skate faces left
S2/1 Skater Re-designed 1995 a. triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, blue background, no words, skate faces left
S2/2 Skater Re-designed 2009
a. triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, yellow background, no words, skate faces left
S2/3 Skater Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37 x 33 mm, skate faces right
S3 Skier Introduced 1965
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
S3/1 Skier Re-designed 1981 a. triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
S3/2 Skier Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
S4 Space Exploration Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
S4/1 Space Exploration Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33mm
S5 Swimmer Introduced 1916
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
g. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
h. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
S5/1 Swimmer Redesigned 1965
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Multi-stage badge used by Cubs and Scouts. Green and bronze stages generally available, and silver with agreement of Scouter. First issued with square corners, then with rounded corners.
S5/2 Swimmer Re-designed 1968
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, yellow background, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, blue background, no words
S5/3 Swimmer Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, 37 x 33 mm
S6 Snowboarder Introduced 2000
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
S6/1 Snowboarder Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, 37 x 33 mm
S7 Special Needs Awareness (Originally called Disability Awareness [2000-2011]) Introduced 2000
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
S7/1 Special Needs Awareness Re-designed 2011
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, 37 x 33 mm
T1 Team Player Introduced 1916
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
g. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
h. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
T1/1 Team Player Re-designed 1965
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, yellow background, no words
T1/2 Team Player Redesigned 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, blue background, no words
T1/3 Team Player Redesigned 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33 mm
T2 Toymaker Introduced 1932 Redesigned 1965
a. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
b. Triangular, woven, bound, "Boy Scouts"
c. Triangular, printed on canvas, "Boy Scouts"
d. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as design, "Boy Scouts"
e. Triangular, embroidered on twill, cut edge, border is same colour as background, "Boy Scouts"
f. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, "Boy Scouts"
T2/1 Toymaker Introduced 1965 Discontinued 1981
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
T3 Trailcraft Introduced 1995
a. Triangle, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, three camp fires
T3/1 Trailcraft Re-designed 2011 a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, compass, 37 x 33 mm
W1 Water Craft Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words, crossed oars
W1/1 Water Craft Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, anchor, 37x33 mm
W2 Weaver Introduced 1916 Discontinued 1932
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
W3 Winter Cubbing Introduced 1981
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, yellow background, no words
Badge with red background was used during the experimental period.
W3/1 Winter Cubbing Re-designed 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, blue background, no words
W3/2 Winter Cubbing Re-designed 2011 a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33 mm
W4 Woodsman Introduced 1965 Discontinued 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
W5 Woodworker Introduced 1916 Discontinued 1932
a. Triangular, embroidered on felt, no words
b. Triangular, embroidered on felt, "Boy Scouts"
c. Rectangular, woven, "Boy Scouts"
W6 World Citizen Award Introduced 1995
a. Square, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
W6/1 World Citizen Award Re-designed 2011
a. Square, woven, bound, no words, 33x33 mm
W7 World Cubbing Introduced 1989
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
W7/1 World Cubbing Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33 mm
W8 World Religions Introduced 1995
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
W8/1 World Religions Re-designed 2011
a. Triangle, woven, bound, no words, 37x33 mm
In 1964 a series of special badges were adopted for use in Arctic Communties. They can only be earned by members living in Arctic regions.
Arc1 Bowman Introduced 1964
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Arc2 Cub Interpreter Introduced 1964
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Arc3 Germ Enemy Introduced 1964
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Arc4 Komatik Driver Introduced 1964 a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Arc5 Snowmobile Safety Introduced 1964
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Arc6 Water Boy Introduced 1964
a. Triangular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words
Arc7 Language Strip Blue on White cloth introduced in 1979. All strips are rectangular, embroidered, cut edge, 92mm by 25mm. Green on Yellow strips issued as noted.
NOTE: While these strips are catalogued as Wolf Cub strips, they were subsequently used by all sections & leaders in the Arctic. a. Chipewyan
b1. Dogrib b2. Dogrib - 57 x 24 mm (year ?)
c. Inuktitut Eastern Arctic
d1. Inuktitut Western Arctic d2. Inuktitut Western Actic - 57 x 24 mm (year ?) e. Loucheux
f. Slavey
g. French
h. Dutch
i. German
j. Italian
k. Spanish
Language Strips (prior to 2015 - previously coded as Cubs L3a-L3mmm)
Originally introduced in the Arctic (blue on white) in 1964 and then to Wolf Cubs nationally (green border & red lettering on yellow) in 1965 as the Interpreter Emblem, the name was changed to Language Strip in 1984. Dates in brackets indicate the earliest reference to the appearance of this badge. Badge used in the Scout program beginning in 1991 and the Venturer and Rover programs beginning in 1998.
Except as noted below, the embroidered Arctic versions measure 90mm x 25mm, the embroidered red lettering with green border on yellow strips measure approximately 55mm by 22mm, and the woven red on white strips measure approximately 45mm x 20mm. The red on white strips were introduced in 2011 as part of a change in uniform design.
Code Language Variety “a” “b” “c” “d” 1 Afrikaans
(1979) 2 Arabic
(1979) 3 Armenian
(1979) 4 Bengali
(?) 5 Bliss Symbolic
(1979) 6 Braille
(?) 7 Blackfoot
(1980) Code Language Variety “a” “b” “c” “d” 8 Bulgarian
(1966) 9 Burmese
(?) 10 Chilocotin
(1979) 11 Chinese
(1979) 12 Chipewyan
(1964) 13 Cree
(1979) 14 Czech
(1966)
[was Czechoslovakian] 15 Danish
(1979) 16 Dogrib
(1964) 17 Dutch
(1964) 18 English
Code Language Variety “a” “b” “c” “d”
(1966) 19 Esperanto
(1979) 20 Estonian
(1979) 21 Finnish
(1966) 22 French
(1964) 23 Gaelic
(1979) 24 German
(1964) 25 Greek
(1979) 26 Gurjarati
(?) 27 Hebrew
(1979) 28 Hindi
(1979) Code Language Variety “a” “b” “c” “d” 29 Hungarian
(1979) 30 Indian
(1979) 31 Farsi
(1979)
[was Iranian] 32 Icelandic
(2012) 33 Indonesian
(?) 34 Inuktituk-East
(1964) 35 Inuktituk-West
(1964) 36 Italian
(1964) 37 Japanese
(?) 38 Kannada
(1979)
size 99 x 39 mm
39 Korean
(1979) 40 Latvian
(1979) 41 Loucheux
(1964) 42 Lithuanian
(1979) 43 Macedonian
(1979) 44 Maltese
(1979) 45 MicMac
(?) 46 Mohawk
(1979) 47 Norwegian
(1966) 48 Ojibwa
(1979) 49 Polish
(1966) 50 Portuguese
(1966) 51 Punjabi
(?) (error badge below)
52 Romanian
(1979) 53 Russian
(1979) 54 I Sign
(?) size 68mm x 15 mm [was called “Deaf”] 55 Singhalese
(?) 56 Slavey
(1964) 57 Slovenian
(1979) 58 Slovak
(1979) 59 Serbian
(1979) 60 Southern
Tutchone
(?)
61 Spanish
(1964) 62 Swahili
(?) 63 Swedish
(1979) 64 Tagalog
(1979) 65 Tamil
(1979) 66 Tibetan
(2012) 67 Turkish
(1979) 68 Ukranian
(1979) 69 Urdu
(1979) 70 Vietnamese
(1979) 71 Yiddish
72 Yugoslavian
(1979)
(discontinued 1995)
100 Years of Cub Scout Handbooks
(Thanks to scoutalog.com for the info)
1916 - The Wolf Cub's Handbook
Author: Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell Publisher: London, UK Pages:
Notes: Paperback
1939 - The Wolf Cub's Handbook Special Canadian Edition
Author: Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell Publisher: Pages:
Notes: Paperback
1950 - The Wolf Cub's Handbook
Author: Chief Old Wolf (Lord Baden-Powell) Publisher: C. Arthur Peterson Ltd., London, UK Pages: 64
Notes: Paperback, Special Canadian Edition
1952 - The Cub Book
Author: Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell Publisher: Pages:
Notes: Paperback, Special Canadian Edition
1953 - Tenderpad to Second Star
Author: Publisher: Canadian General Council of The Boy Scouts Association Pages: 66
Notes: Paperback, 1st Edition, Price: 20 Cents
1961 - Tenderpad to Second Star
Author: Publisher: National Council - Boy Scouts of Canada Pages: 94
Notes: Paperback, Revised Edition
1963 - The Way to the Stars
Author: Publisher: National Council - Boy Scouts of Canada Pages: 94
Notes: Paperback
1966 - The Way to the Stars
Author: Publisher: National Council -Boy Scouts of Canada Pages: 155
Notes: Paperback, Cat. No. 20-222
1970 - The Cub Book
Author: Publisher: Boy Scouts of Canada Pages:
Notes: Paperback, 1st Edition
1972 - The Cub Book
Author: Publisher: National Council - Boy Scouts of Canada Pages: 316
Notes: Paperback, Cat. No. 20-225
1976 - The Cub Book
Author: Publisher: National Council - Boy Scouts of Canada Pages: 316
Notes: Paperback, Cat. No. 20-226
1989 - The Cub Book
Author: Publisher: Scouts Canada National Council Pages: 208
Notes: Paperback
1998 - The Cub Book
Author: Publisher: Scouts Canada Pages: 287
Notes: Paperback, Cat. No. 20-202
100 Years of Cub Scout Uniforms
(Thanks to scoutalog.com for the info)
1922 1926 1930 1934 1946
Green with yellow Cap piping & Same Same Same Same Wolf Cub emblem on front.
Pack colour loosely Loosely knotted or Group colours, loosely Neckerchief knotted. Same Same Group ring. knotted
with group ring or "slide". Ends
knotted until good deed done.
Jersey Green or blue. Grey, green or navy Same Same but to be worn Same
blue with outside Wolf-Cubs-Canada on right shorts. breast.
Dark blue or khaki Dark blue, grey or Shorts shorts. Same Same khaki. Same
Navy with green or khaki tops. Shorts - Any plain colour Any plain colour but Black with green or Navy with green or navy blue, serviot Stockings worn turned black or khkai top, khaki tops, serge, or cotton down with green navy blue with green Navy with green or navy with khaki or tabbed garter tops khaki green available from Stores striped tops or plain striped tops or all Dept. khaki. khaki.
Shoes Brown or black. Same Same Same Same
In winter toque, Coats No to be worn. Same Optional. mackinaw or windbreaker, breeches, stockings & boots or shoes.
Optional. Worn as Worn on back not Haversack knapsack. Same side. Same Same
1948 1951, 1955 1957, 1959, 1962 1964 1969-1990
Same with Wolf Cub Embroidered Wolf Cub Cap Same badge badge. Same Same embroidered or stamped above peak.
Same. Uses term Same & may use national Neckerchief Same "woggle". Same Same neckerchief. Any design approved by CM
Scout green wool. Wolf Grey, Wolf Cubs- Jersey Same Cub - Change to Boy Scouts- Canada on Same Canada stitched in red Canada on right right breast. Worn to breast. over or No reference to under belt. Regulation right breast. Cotton for cotton shirt. t-shirt summer wear. when appropriate.
Navy blue cheviot Grey shorts or long Shorts Same serge or Navy Blue pants. Same cotton drill.
Regulation. Under Belt jersey. Same Regulation Brown leather. 1973 - Cub emblem buckle.
Navy blue wool, blue Grey stockings with Stockings Same tops. Same green Same stripe with shorts. 1973 - reference to socks Dark green garter tabs. Grey socks gone. with long pants. Shoes Same Black Black or Brown Same Same
Coats Same See optional clothing.
Haversack Same
Cap. Green with ear Same plusWhite Optional flaps cotton t-shirt & Wolf Cub badge on with Wolf Cub crest on Clothing front. breast Parka. Green with Wolf Cub Crest on left & Boy 1959 - Navy blue ski Scout pants. Crest on right. Pants. Lined ski type or 1962. General purpose navy crest blue serge. on cap and parks.
1991 1998
None. Field Hat or Headwear Navy blue beret. toque when conditions warrant.
Neckwear Group or national Same
neckerchief
Shirt Tan Same
Yellow with section Epaulettes ID Same
Red with yellow Sash edging Same
Slacks/Short s Navy blue. Same
Belt Yellow web. Same
Navy. Tan garter Stockings/ tabs. Same Socks
Shoes Black or Brown Same
The Next 100 Years...
Cub Scouts on the Canadian Path
Information on the Canadian Path can be found at: http://www.scouts.ca/canadianpath/cub-scouts.html