A Brief History of Cubs in Canada, Then...
Cubs were formed in 1916 by Lord Baden-Powell to allow boys under Scout age to officially join the Scouting movement, instead tagging along to meetings with an older sibling. The other purpose was to have the boys learn some of the basic Scouting skills to make their entry into Scouts easier. Although camp skills were a part of this training, the more important part was to teach these boys to be good citizens of the world, to give them confidence and a sense of accomplishment, and to give them respect for the natural world around them, the other people who inhabit it, and most importantly, themselves.
...And Today
Although there have been many changes in Canadian Cubbing since 1916, such as the inclusion of girls, six stars instead of two, the number of activity badges, and the uniform, the base principles have not changed. Today, Cubs is open to all boys and girls ages 8,9, and 10 of any race, creed, or religion. Cubs go camping, hiking, clean the park, go on field trips, and help take care of the community.

Cubs builds upon the foundations laid down in the Beaver program (for youth 5, 6, and 7 years), and continues to enhance the qualities of good citizens while it prepares the youth for going on to Scout and Sea Scout programs (ages 11, 12, 13).

The central theme of Cubs comes from the "Jungle Book", a work from one of Baden-Powell's friends, Rudyard Kipling. The leaders are addressed by name of characters from the book that are all animals. The central character of most of the stories is Mowgli, a foundling boy who is raised by the Seeonee wolf pack in India as one of their own.

Our Motto - "Do Your Best"
We ask nothing more of the youth than that they keep this in mind when undertaking any task, whether it be a simple chore or a major undertaking.
Our Program
We are planning several field trips, camping, hiking, games of skill, ability, and teamwork, and various crafts and of course the opportunity to work on some badges.
Some Cub Pack Terms
Cub - Any of the youth
Six - Pack subdivision consisting of up to 6 cubs
Sixer - Cub who is the team leader for a six
Seconder - Sixer's assistant, replaces Sixer when absent
Tenderpad - Uninvested cub.
Grand Howl - Ceremony for opening and closing
Baloo, Bagheera, Kaa, etc. - Assistant Cub Leaders
Akela - Pack's primary leader