Get to know the Cub Program
This special program is designed for kids ages 12 and younger to teach them the joy of volunteering and help them develop a lifelong dedication to helping those in need. Cubs don’t need to be related to a Lions member to participate — they just need to be ready to help and have fun. Learn more about the Cub Program in the Cub Program Starter Guide.
Enhance your club with Cubs
Sponsoring a Cub club can help you build a family-friendly Lions club and add new energy to your club by integrating Cub members into club meetings, activities and service projects. Cubs can also have their own service projects when age appropriate and with the help of an experienced Lions club member.
Getting started
The first step to implementing the Cub Program is choosing a member of your Lions club to be the Cub club leader who will guide the Cubs in their meetings and service projects with the help of the Cub club leader guide.
From there, determine if you have enough members to start a Cub club. A minimum of five Cubs is required to start a Cub club, but even if you have less than five, the kids can still be considered Cubs. If you have enough members to form a club, ensure the Cub club leader is added to the Lion Portal.
Once a club is formed, the Cub club leader can order Cub patches free of charge to help Cubs feel like part of the club and energize them to participate. A maximum of 30 patches can be ordered annually. For more information or to request your Cub club's patches, email [email protected].
Helpful resources
These resources and materials can help you be successful.
The Cub Club Leader Guide – A resource to help Cub club leaders find success in running a Cub club
Cubs Induction Guide – A guide to inducting Cubs into a Cub club
Recruitment poster – A fillable poster to help your community learn about the Cub Program
Cub Program brochure – Helpful information about what the Cub Program entails and how to integrate the program into a Lions club
Sample permission form – A fillable permission slip for Cub Program field trips
Family Membership Program – Learn the benefits of making your club family-friendly
Leo Club Program – Learn about the Leo Club Program which starts at age 12
Resources for the Cubs
Activity Booklet for Cubs – Features a variety of age-appropriate activities for Cubs
Cubs mascot coloring pages – A fun coloring activity for Cubs
