If you happen to pass by the Msida Sea Scouts Headquarters based near the Msida Primary school on a Friday evening, you might hear screaming and laughter of children. These are the children in the Cub Scout Section having fun during one of their weekly meetings. The cub section is a member of the worldwide scouting movement for young persons usually aged seven to ten years. Cub scouts are organized in Packs. They are assigned to small teams within the pack. Each team is named Six, with the Sixer (‘leader’) and a Seconder (‘assistant’).
Adult leaders of cub packs take the names of the Jungle Book’s main characters. The emphasis of cub scouting is to have fun and learn at the same time. A cub scout learns the basics of the scouting methods. Common ways to implement this include spending time together in small groups, sharing experiences and activities. Primary activities include games, camping, sleepovers, crafts, first aid, swimming and sports. As one can see, fun, teamwork and at the same time discipline are main priorities within the section. During camping and sleepovers, the cubs start getting some independence from their parents. Games and the other activities are, what the learning by doing concept is centered around.
Children aged between seven and nine years are welcome to join this section. Guaranteed Fun!
The Promise
I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to my Country
To help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law
Il-Wegħda (Maltese version)
Nwiegħed li nagħmel hilti
Biex naqdi dmiri lejn Alla w Art Twelidi
Biex ngħin lil ħaddieħor f'kull hin, u nobdi l-liġi tal-Cubs.