Media Information

CubJam is an event that brings Cub Scouts together from across the UK to share a week of jamboree style fun, a great taster to show them what lies ahead as they continue their scouting journey through into adulthood.

Cubs learn that through scouting they have so much in common with each other—no matter their background or where they are from.

Media coverage of events such as this can help inspire adults across the UK to volunteer, helping recruit the estimated 6,600 adult volunteers needed so that the 33,00 boys and girls currently on waiting lists can start to benefit from all that scouting can offer. The message to potential volunteers is simple - "Whether you can spare an hour a year or two hours every week there is bound to be an opportunity in a Scout Group near you. It's all about what you can do, not what you can't!"

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Some general facts about CubJam 2009

• Nearly 1500 Cubs (boys and girls aged 8-10.5), Leaders and Support Crew took part.
• Contingents attended from as far apart as Guernsey, Wales and Yorkshire
• One of the aims of CubJam is to encourage Cub Scouts to meet others from across the country, and understand what  friendship and adventure scouting can lead to.
• During the week long event all Cubs enjoyed a day at Colchester Zoo and another at Chessington World of Adventures.
• The theme this time was Carnival so the 3 camping areas were appropriately named “New Orleans”, “Notting Hill” and “Rio”
• Activities on offer ranged from modern (such as circus skills or taking to the stage in “Cubjam's Got Talent) to traditional scouting (from archery to climbing)
• Families could tune in to all the fun taking place through CubJam FM
• A special song for CubJam was written by youth band 2nd Drove