3rd Ottawa
Scouting Group

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.

Cubs on a sloped trail during a hike in the forest

Join our Cub Pack:

Our Cub pack love learning by doing, this is part of the Scouting Method and our program at the 3rd. We plan many adventures such as hikes, weekend camps, water activities, urban adventures, and much more. Along the way, they also pick up new skills – setting up a 3-man tent, tying knots, learning about the world around them and much more.

As part of the Westboro / McKellar Park community, our cubs also lend a hand locally, doing trash pickup in parks, helping out at our meeting location, or helping a fellow cub learn new skills and habits.

We are also a tactile group, so sports and active games, crafts, and songs / skits are all a part of our program.

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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.

Cubs and Scouters swimming from a platform on a quiet lake
Cubs relaxing by a campfire in front of a cabin at camp
The 3rd Ottawa Cub Flag marking our camp site at the Voyageur Council Camp
A Cub and a Venturer beside their improvised shelter

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.

Cubs Calendar

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

Learn More

Latest Posts

Information of interest to parents and youth from our Cub Scouters and Group Committee.

Cubs Blog

Resources

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.”

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Say Thank You to a Scouter today!

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.

Testimonials

Testimonials from our Cubs Families

Our members and our community share how Scouting has made a positive difference in their lives.

  • All from His Experience in Scouting

    [Our son] has really come out of his shell since joining the 3rd Ottawa; he’s realized others don’t just exist to serve him, and that he is part of a community that helps everyone within it. Helping around the house, getting ready for school, and looking forward to being outdoors.

  • Wanted the Same for My Children

    We brought our child to the 3rd Ottawa because I was in Cubs and was exposed to things I would otherwise not have learned or experienced as a child -and wanted the same for my children.

  • She is Happy and So are We!

    When our daughter moved to the 3rd Ottawa from another program, she was looking to learn skills with like-minded friends; in just two years she has gained the skills to do a 4-day remote canoe camp – paddling, portaging, carrying in food and leaving no trace. She is happy and so are we.

  • Skills Development and Camping Trips

    We love the skills development and camping trips, along with the activities on the water like canoeing.

  • Scouting and the 3rd Ottawa Offer Exactly That

    We want our child to participate in outdoor activities and appreciation of nature, and to become more independent and develop leadership and cooperation skills – Scouting and the 3rd Ottawa offer exactly that.

  • They Get All This At The 3rd Ottawa

    I wanted my child to become self-sufficient, independent and caring and a contributing member of society. To gain outdoor skills and have outdoor (e.g. camping) experiences – they get all this at the 3rd Ottawa.

  • The 3rd Ottawa is a member of the community

    The 3rd Ottawa is a member of the community, and we really appreciate the community aspect of Scouting for our children. The emphasis on leadership and self-reliance helps build confidence and that sense of community in our kids.

  • Teaches my children new skills

    Teaches my children new skills - outdoor but also leadership, teamwork and self/motivation - encouraged with badges, which they love.

  • What a Great and Unique Experience!

    [Our Cub] really enjoyed the visit to Tomlinson Recycling; the cubs had a lot of questions that were patiently answered by the Tomlinson representative, and [our Cub] loved getting in the operator’s seat of a large piece of machinery. What a great and unique experience!

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a question you cannot find? Let us know and we well be happy to answer it.

Contact us

  • Where 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.