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The Cub Scouts are part of the Singapore Scout Association
(SSA). They were earlierly known as "Wolf Cubs" in the pre-1966 era when Singapore
Scouting
was still under the jurisdiction of the Scout Association
, UK
(then known as the Imperial Headquarters). The term "Cadet Scouts" was adopted when the first "Policy, Organisation and Rules" of (SSA) was promulgated in 1969, after following the changes introduced by the "1966 Advance Party Report (APR)" of the UK Scout Association. The name was changed again to "Cub Scouts" in 2005 to better reflect international usage.
The UK
term
"Cub Scouts" as proposed in the APR was however not adopted in 1969 although the entire progress badge
scheme and proficiency badge scheme were embraced with minor amendments to the names. Progress badges were called the "Standards" instead of "Arrows", i.e. the Bronze Standard, Silver Standard and Gold Standard. The "link badge" was known as the "District Commissioner's Award", serving as the highest award
for the Cadet Scout category. After 2000, the term "Standards" were again revised to "Arrows" and "Cub Scout" name has replaced that of "Cadet Scout". In 2005, the Singapore Scout Association has updated the Cub Scout Training Scheme, revising the syllabus and giving a new look to the designs of the progress badges. While the "Arrows" are retained, the top progress award is now known as the Akela Award (a wolf's head on a yellow background), replacing the "link badge" design of the UK.
Cub Scouts in Singapore follow a common Scout Promise and Law unlike the Wolf Cub era when they have a separate set of Cub Promise and Law. Cub Scouts are grouped in "Sixes" distinguished by coloured woggle
s, where they are led by a "Sixer" and an "Assistant Sixer". If the situation calls for it, a "Senior Sixer" would also be appointed. The Cub Scout Leader leads the Cub Scout Unit (or "Pack") with the help of Assistant Cub Scout Leaders and the "Sixers' Council" composed of all the Sixers. At the Headquarters, National Cub Scout Commissioner
presides over the Cub Scout Roundtable which oversee training and policy matters related to Cub Scouting.
The uniform
of Cub Scouts in Singapore consists of a luminous-green jersey shirt, dark-green shorts, regulation national scarf
/group scarf, Six woggle, regulation leather belt
, olive-green socks
, black shoes and the headdress. Notably, the headdress is the cap version (green with yellow-pipings) used since the inception of Wolf Cubs in the early 1910s. Prior to 1990, the uniform of Singapore's Cadet Scouts is khaki
in colour, which was adopted in 1964.
The latest change to this section of Singapore Scouting was unveiled during the National Youth Programme Symposium held in July 2005 by the Singapore Scout Association, where the new name, "Cub Scout", was adopted together with the changes in the training scheme.
To do my duty to God and the Republic of Singapore
To help other people and
To keep the Scout Law.
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A Scout is loyal.
A Scout makes friends, establishes and maintains harmonious relations.
A Scout is disciplined and considerate.
A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
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The Singapore Scout Association
The Singapore Scout Association is one of the oldest youth movements in Singapore. Scouting encourages the holistic physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and social development of youth with a strong emphasis on duty to God, duty to country, help other people as stated in the Scout Promise and...
(SSA). They were earlierly known as "Wolf Cubs" in the pre-1966 era when Singapore
Singapore
Singapore , officially the Republic of Singapore, is a Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, north of the equator. An island country made up of 63 islands, it is separated from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the...
Scouting
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
was still under the jurisdiction of the Scout Association
The Scout Association
The Scout Association is the World Organization of the Scout Movement recognised Scouting association in the United Kingdom. Scouting began in 1907 through the efforts of Robert Baden-Powell. The Scout Association was formed under its previous name, The Boy Scout Association, in 1910 by the grant...
, UK
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(then known as the Imperial Headquarters). The term "Cadet Scouts" was adopted when the first "Policy, Organisation and Rules" of (SSA) was promulgated in 1969, after following the changes introduced by the "1966 Advance Party Report (APR)" of the UK Scout Association. The name was changed again to "Cub Scouts" in 2005 to better reflect international usage.
The UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
term
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"Cub Scouts" as proposed in the APR was however not adopted in 1969 although the entire progress badge
Badge
A badge is a device or fashion accessory, often containing the insignia of an organization, which is presented or displayed to indicate some feat of service, a special accomplishment, a symbol of authority granted by taking an oath , a sign of legitimate employment or student status, or as a simple...
scheme and proficiency badge scheme were embraced with minor amendments to the names. Progress badges were called the "Standards" instead of "Arrows", i.e. the Bronze Standard, Silver Standard and Gold Standard. The "link badge" was known as the "District Commissioner's Award", serving as the highest award
Award
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for the Cadet Scout category. After 2000, the term "Standards" were again revised to "Arrows" and "Cub Scout" name has replaced that of "Cadet Scout". In 2005, the Singapore Scout Association has updated the Cub Scout Training Scheme, revising the syllabus and giving a new look to the designs of the progress badges. While the "Arrows" are retained, the top progress award is now known as the Akela Award (a wolf's head on a yellow background), replacing the "link badge" design of the UK.
Cub Scouts in Singapore follow a common Scout Promise and Law unlike the Wolf Cub era when they have a separate set of Cub Promise and Law. Cub Scouts are grouped in "Sixes" distinguished by coloured woggle
Woggle
A woggle is a device to fasten the neckerchief, or scarf, worn as part of the Scout or Girl Guides uniform.-Origins of the woggle:Early Scouts tied a knot in their neckerchief to fasten it around the neck...
s, where they are led by a "Sixer" and an "Assistant Sixer". If the situation calls for it, a "Senior Sixer" would also be appointed. The Cub Scout Leader leads the Cub Scout Unit (or "Pack") with the help of Assistant Cub Scout Leaders and the "Sixers' Council" composed of all the Sixers. At the Headquarters, National Cub Scout Commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission ....
presides over the Cub Scout Roundtable which oversee training and policy matters related to Cub Scouting.
The uniform
Uniform
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of Cub Scouts in Singapore consists of a luminous-green jersey shirt, dark-green shorts, regulation national scarf
Scarf
A scarf is a piece of fabric worn around the neck, or near the head or around the waist for warmth, cleanliness, fashion or for religious reasons. They can come in a variety of different colours.-History:...
/group scarf, Six woggle, regulation leather belt
Belt (clothing)
A belt is a flexible band or strap, typically made of leather or heavy cloth, and worn around the waist. A belt supports trousers or other articles of clothing.-History:...
, olive-green socks
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, black shoes and the headdress. Notably, the headdress is the cap version (green with yellow-pipings) used since the inception of Wolf Cubs in the early 1910s. Prior to 1990, the uniform of Singapore's Cadet Scouts is khaki
Khaki
This article is about the fabric. For the color, see Khaki . Kaki, another name for the persimmon, is often misspelled "Khaki".Khaki is a type of fabric or the color of such fabric...
in colour, which was adopted in 1964.
The latest change to this section of Singapore Scouting was unveiled during the National Youth Programme Symposium held in July 2005 by the Singapore Scout Association, where the new name, "Cub Scout", was adopted together with the changes in the training scheme.
The Scout Promise
On my Honour I promise that I will do my best-To do my duty to God and the Republic of Singapore
To help other people and
To keep the Scout Law.
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The Scout Law
A Scout is to be trusted.A Scout is loyal.
A Scout makes friends, establishes and maintains harmonious relations.
A Scout is disciplined and considerate.
A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
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