The Devonport Cub Pack is run by a team of warranted leaders who have undergone training with Scouting NZ, with the assistance of Programme Activity Leaders and parent help. We run an active and diverse program and do bike trips, mini-hikes, local history walks, visits to Fire Stations and Rescue Helicopters; campcraft, cooking, orienteering and compass work, knots, pitching and striking tents; creative pursuits, lots and lots of fun games - as well as emphasising the fundamentals of Cub Scouting:

Cubs do their best
think of others
and do a good turn everyday

Boys love rules and rituals and we start our meetings formally with a Grand Howl and a Flag Break. The boys are required to wear the cub scout uniform and at investiture are given a Scarf and Woggle to show that they belong to the 1st Devonport Pack. You can buy the cub uniform and other scouting items online at Scouting Direct, the Scout Shop. New Cubs need to get a Cub Shirt, a Badge Fleece and the Cub Award Scheme Book. We place a lot of emphasis on the boys acquiring skills through the completion of Personal Interest badges. all of which enhance a sense of respect and self-discipline and enhance their self-esteem. We participate in the annual Devonport Santa Parade and take part in the Devonport ANZAC Day Service and do several community service activities throughout the year. We also take the Cubs to stay at our Bach on Rangitoto Island, a highlight for many of our experienced Cub Scouts.

We are now running two Cub Packs, the Victoria Pack which meets on Mondays 5.30-7pm and the Flagstaff Pack which meets on Wednesdays 5.30-7pm, throughout the school term. See this article in The Aucklander for a great story about a cub who joined recently.

Fees are $50 per term with a $30 joining fee to defray initial administration costs, and are payable at the start of term. New cubs have three visits to find out all about it before investiture, so come along and try it out and see if you like it! We also welcome help and assistance from parents with fundraising, working bees etc - so please indicate on the enrolment form in which ways you may be able to help us out.