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'''Cub Scouts''' is the section of [[Scouts Australia]] for boys and girls aged 8 - 10 1/2. They join what is called a pack, made up of no more than 20 children.


The cub scout section is largely based around the [[Jungle Book]] story. Leaders are usually given names based on characters from the story, such as Bageera, or Baloo.  
'''Joey Scouts''' is the section of [[Scouts Australia]] for the youngest age group in [[Scouting]]. Boys and girls aged 6 - 8 can join. They join what is called a Mob, made up of no more than 20 children. The Mob is led by at least two adult [[Scout leader|leaders]], usually a Joey Scout Leader and an Assistant Joey Scout Leader.  One leader must be female if the Mob includes girls.


==Pack organisation==
Leaders are traditionally given the names of Australian native animals such as Brolga, Bilby and Wombat.
The cub pack is comprosed usually of two leaders, and three to five ''sixes''. The leader of a ''six'' is called a ''sixer'', a cub usually of ten years of age. Second in command of a six is a ''second''. Each week the sixes take turns to be in charge of some of the packs activities, such as selecting some of the games to play, and taking charge of the parade.


==Badgework==
The Joey Scout Promise is:-
===Boomerangs===
*I promise to do my best
There are three levels of boomerangs - the bronze, silver and gold boomerangs. These boomerangs are obtained by completing mandatory sections in the Cub Scout Handbook, and a selection of elective activities. As a general guideline, the bronze boomerang is completed by cubs of eight years of age, the silver by cubs nine years of age, and the gold by cubs 10 years of age.
*To love my God
===Grey Wolf Award===<!-- This section is linked from [[Grey Wolf Award]] -->
*And be helpful
Formerly called the '''Yellow Cord''', this is the highest level badge a Cub can earn, and is akin to the [[Scouts (Australia)#Scout Award Scheme|Australian Scout Medallion]] for Scouts, [[Queen Scout Award]] for Venturers, or Baden Powell Scout Award for Rovers. The content for this badge is based around leadership of the cub pack as a sixer or second, and the transition phase to becoming a [[Scouts (Australia)|scout]].


It involves being awarded the gold boomerang, completing a Cub Leadership Award and appointment by the pack council.
The Joey Scout Law is:-
*A Joey Scout cares
*A Joey Scout shares


The badge consists of a wolf's head superimposed on an orange and blue boarded diamond, and is placed on the left sleeve on the uniform.
This section is known by other names in other countries, such as [[Beaver Scouts]] in [[the Scout Association]] in the [[United Kingdom]] and Keas in [[Scouting New Zealand]].


The Grey Wolf Award may be worn in place of the scout medallion until the scout achieves their Pioneer Badge. Cubs that achieve the Grey Wolf may be able to rise to scouts before age 10 and a half, if their troop council sees fit.
At age 8, Joey Scouts move up to the [[Cub Scouts (Australia)|Cub Scout]] pack.


===Special Badges===
==External links==
There are other badges a cub can earn, such as the Landcare Badge, and the Foreign Language Badge.
*[http://www.scouts.com.au/general/index.asp?iShellID=675&sKeyword=SOZ_HOME_GENERAL Scouts Australia Joey Scout page]


==See also==
{{Scouts Australia}}


*[[Cub Scout]]
{{scout-stub}}


{{Scouts Australia}}
[[Category:Scouting in Australia]]

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Joey Scouts is the section of Scouts Australia for the youngest age group in Scouting. Boys and girls aged 6 - 8 can join. They join what is called a Mob, made up of no more than 20 children. The Mob is led by at least two adult leaders, usually a Joey Scout Leader and an Assistant Joey Scout Leader. One leader must be female if the Mob includes girls.

Leaders are traditionally given the names of Australian native animals such as Brolga, Bilby and Wombat.

The Joey Scout Promise is:-

  • I promise to do my best
  • To love my God
  • And be helpful

The Joey Scout Law is:-

  • A Joey Scout cares
  • A Joey Scout shares

This section is known by other names in other countries, such as Beaver Scouts in the Scout Association in the United Kingdom and Keas in Scouting New Zealand.

At age 8, Joey Scouts move up to the Cub Scout pack.

External links

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Sections
Joeys | Cubs | Scouts | Venturers | Rovers
Branchs
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  1. ↑ WOSM Asia-Pacific Region Accessed 14 December, 2006
  2. ↑ Chief Scout Accessed, 14 December 2006
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