Cubs and Bulbul

“Cubs and Bulbuls” are the junior wing of Bharat Scouts and Guides (BSG), India.

🌟 Cubs and Bulbuls in Bharat Scouts and Guides

🔹 Who are Cubs and Bulbuls?

Cubs → Boys of age group 5–10 years.

Bulbuls → Girls of age group 5–10 years.

They form the entry-level section of the Bharat Scouts and Guides before moving on to Scouts/Guides and later Rovers/Rangers.

🔹 Motto

👉 “Do Your Best”

🔹 Promise

“I promise to do my best

To do my duty to God and my country,

To keep the Cub/Bulbul law

And to do a good turn every day.”

🔹 Law

A Cub/Bulbul is obedient.

A Cub/Bulbul is clean and polite.

🔹 Sign

Cub Sign: Right hand raised, first two fingers upright (like wolf’s ears).

Bulbul Sign: Right hand raised, thumb and little finger touching (like a bird’s beak).

🔹 Uniform

Cubs: Grey shorts/trousers, sky-blue shirt, group scarf, cap.

Bulbuls: Blue frock, group scarf, cap.

🔹 Activities & Training

Games, songs, stories, crafts.

Good turn daily (helping others).

Nature activities (tree planting, cleanliness drives).

Celebrating important national days.

Learning discipline and teamwork.

🔹 Progression

1. Pravesh (Entry)

2. Pratham Charan (First Step)

3. Dwitiya Charan (Second Step)

4. Tritiya Charan (Third Step)

5. Chaturth Charan (Fourth Step)

6. Heerak Pankh (Diamond Wing) – highest award for Cubs & Bulbuls.

✅ Cubs and Bulbuls are introduced to discipline, service, and patriotism at a young age in a joyful way.