Cubs 110th Birthday Celebration Necker

Bring the party to your uniform with this vibrant necker - featuring a yellow confetti ribbon border and a bold print with the text 'Celebrating our 110th Cubs Birthday' at the apex. Made from long-lasting 100% cotton, these neckers are designed to last.

Scouts' Triple Birthday Year - Milestones Being Celebrated

Join Scouts' in celebrating five years of Squirrels, 40 years of Beavers and 110 years of Cubs since they rolled out across the UK

That’s over 250,000 young people and volunteers all celebrating, making it one of the biggest birthdays ever.

2026 is a big birthday year. In fact, it’s a triple birthday year!

The Origins of the Wolf Cubs and Cub Scouts

Cubs began as ‘Wolf Cubs’ in 1916, after a successful pilot programme, and officially became ‘Cub Scouts’ in 1966. What started as a "training squad" in 1910 has grown into the Scouts' biggest section today. 

The first 'Wolf Cubs Handbook’ was launched on 29 November 1916, and unlike ‘Scouting for Boys’, which was written for a youth audience, the Wolf Cub Handbook tried to appeal to boys, Cubs and the volunteers. The handbook was closely inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, suggesting games and activities inspired by the stories.

Who are Cubs? Cub Scouts are young people aged 8 to 10½.