Cubs (ages 8-10)
Cubs are 8-10 years old and are curious, energetic, and still learning and exploring the world around them. The Cub motto is Do Your Best.

Overview / About
The Cubs Journey: Learning, Leading, and Exploring
A Cub Scout Section is referred to as a “Pack” and youth are organized inside the pack into 4 Lairs, with the leader of the pack (the Cub Scouter) being named ‘Akela’; our Scouters all take on names from Rudyard Kipling’s ‘The Jungle Book’. The names are derived from Hindi and typically describe an animal (Akela = Lone wolf, Bagheera = Panther, Baloo = Bear, Kaa = Python, Raksha = mother wolf, Hathi = Elephant, and many more).
Cubs hold a weekly meeting that is sometimes in our meeting room (a gym) or sometimes out and about – skating, hiking, riding the LRT to a destination are all popular with our Pack. Youth are involved in setting the program for Cubs and work with Scouters to make their vision of an age-appropriate adventure come true.
Below you will find upcoming Cub events in our calendar, our location, our latest posts and some resources like images, videos and Cub Cars.




Upcoming Events
An Event is a special meeting outside of our regular meeting such as a camp, an activity (like Remembrance Day), regional Kub Kar races or a Cub Camp. The details of each event and any required paperwork or fees are included in the event description.
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Cubs Weekly Meeting Details
Weekly meetings have specific information about that meeting included, and you will also receive an email when we are outside our usual meeting place. For regular meetings in the winter or inclement weather, please send your Cub to the meeting with their uniform and a pair of clean, dry shoes with non-marking soles.
Location
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Address
470 Roosevelt Avenue Ottawa, ON K2A 1Z6
Date & Time
Wednesday 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Latest Posts
Information of interest to parents and youth from our Cub Scouters and Group Committee.
Resources
Calendar
Cubs regular meetings, camps and events are all contained in our calendar.
Blog
Thoughts and reflections from our Cub Scouters
Uniform
Where do all these badges go on a Cub? This is where you go for uniform orientation.
Gallery
Pictures of our Cub Pack having fun and adventure.
Videos
Videos of Cubs having Scouting fun and adventures.
Cub Cars
The 3rd Ottawa participates annually in Cub Cars, which are a fun event that combines science, physically building something, learning how kinetics work, and also building something that youth can race. It is a very popular activity and for many youth is their first experience with tools, sandpaper, paint and more. The 3rd Ottawa often…
Thank your Scouter
All of the Scouters at the 3rd Ottawa are volunteers who take regular training and development to help your youth have safe, fun adventures. Thanking your Scouters is a great way to provide meaningful recognition, and Thanks lead to formal recognition of their efforts. Please – thank a Scouter today.
You will need to know our Council (Voyageur) and our Group name (3rd Ottawa) to fill out the simple form and then provide your “Thank you” message to the Scouter you are seeking to thank.”

Leaders
Scouters
Here is a list of Scouters for the 3rd Ottawa Scouting Group Cub Pack. If you have any questions please contact the Communication Scouter using the link below.
Kris Dennis
Akela (Lone wolf, old wolf) / Cub Contact

Jennifer Reid
Bubbles

Fiona Sellars
Shada (Pelican)

Jeremy Pinson
Baloo (Bear)

Kathryn Makela
Kaa (Python)

Tina Morris
Cubs Administrator

Frequently asked questions
Do you have a question you cannot find? Let us know and we well be happy to answer it.
Contact usWhere is the 3rd Ottawa Located?
For Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts our indoor meeting location is located at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 470 Roosevelt Ave, Ottawa.
Are age brackets for the Sections flexible?
Yes. Parents & the group (Group Commissioners and Scouters for that section) need to agree that including the youth in a section outside of their age range is the best decision for the youth and the group as a whole before the youth is provided with an exception.
When does the Scouting year start/end?
The Scouting year will run from January 1st – December 31st. However, if your child is a 2024 member and knows they will continue Scouting next year, and you wish to register early to save your child’s spot in their preferred Group – you will have the opportunity to do so starting August 1st, 2024.
New and lapsed members can register for the 2025 Scouting year beginning on August 28th, 2025; by registering in the fall, they benefit from a free Scouting season if space is available in their desired Scouting Group, ahead of their commencement in 2025.
What are the costs to join?
The annual National Registration fee is $270 per youth. The 3rd Ottawa also adds an additional registration fee of $25 to cover church rental fees. Throughout the year, there are additional costs related to uniforms, camping, special events or activities. To learn more about the 3rd Ottawa’s additional costs or subsidies, please contact your Section Contact Scouter or the Group Commissioner. The value of Scouting is much greater than the fee. Youth who are registered in Scouting gain valuable skills through fun and engaging non-formal programming that prepares them for success in the future.
How do I purchase a uniform and other Scouting supplies my child will need?
You can purchase a uniform and many other Scouting supplies online at Scoutshop.ca. Please note you do not need to buy a necker or woggle (the tie that holds the necker together) as these will be provided for your child by the 3rd Ottawa, as will crests and badges as they are earned.
Is there financial aid for families of limited means to assist with the costs of joining Scouts?
Financial aid is available for families of limited means through the No One Left Behind national program.
The 3rd Ottawa Scouters will help you through this process, or you can read more about it and apply on your own here on the Scouts website for: No One Left Behind
What will my child gain from Scouts Canada programming?
Scouting uses non-formal educational methods to engage youth in the process of their own development, giving them program activities, guidance and tools to help them become self-reliant, confident, caring, responsible and committed to the world around them.
For information on Scouts Canada programs visit the Scouts Canada Programs page.
What screening is required for parents/guardians to attend an activity overnight?
Please note this includes camps, overnight sleepovers in meeting locations or other facilities (e.g. local Ottawa museums…yes we do that…), any overnight activity.
- Scouters will discuss what is expected of parents at the activity.
- Parents will need to read, understand and sign our Code of Conduct annually.
- Scouters will introduce the parents to the rest of the youth and explain their role at the activity.
- Parents will need to take the Safe Scouting for Parents course.
My son/daughter has special eating requirements, can they come to camp?
The 3rd Ottawa is proud to have hosted all manner of youth with specific dietary needs – celiac, gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, food allergies with peanuts, shellfish, religious preferences (e.g. pork), many others – we are experienced handling these situations and use them as ways to explain to other youth how it is easy to accommodate these requirements. We take these special needs very seriously and will cover with you, the parent, how we will handle them – we’ve never turned a youth away from camp because of dietary restrictions.
My son/daughter is currently taking daily medication, can they come to camp?
Of course. We ask that you provide the medication with written instructions (usually frequency and dose) in a ziplock bag clearly marked with your child’s name, and we are happy to ensure your child takes their medications on time and at the right dose.