Eligibility

Get set for five unforgettable days of fun, friendship and Cub Scout excitement! Cuboree 2026 is your chance to step into a world of discovery — where you’ll take on new challenges, explore the outdoors, and make memories that last a lifetime.

But before the adventure begins, it’s important to check if you’re eligible to attend. Cuboree is specially designed for Cub Scouts who are ready for the next big step in their Scouting journey. The Participant Eligibility Requirements will help you and your leaders know if you’re good to go!

Cub Scouts
  • Must be a current financial & registered member of Scouts Queensland.
  • Must be a current invested Cub Scout section member at the time and during Cuboree 2026.
  • Must be aged 8.5 to 11.5 years old at time and during Cuboree 2026.
  • Must have completed 4 nights camping under canvas as a Cub Scout with the Unit at a Cub Scout camp.
    • Two of those nights must be consecutive. Sleeping in bunks/inside and camping with family or school is not considered for any of the nights.
  • Must have met the requirements, before 1 April 2026.
    • Introduction to Cub Scout Section
    • Program Essentials – Milestone 1
    • Outdoor Adventure Skills – Camping Stage 2
  • Must be considered by their parents/guardians, Unit Council & Cub Scout Leaders to be of both sufficient maturity and good behaviour to successfully participate in the event.
  • Must have approval from the Unit Council & Cub Scout Leaders.
  • Must have consent from their parents/guardians.
Scouts – Junior Service Leaders
  • Must be a current financial & registered member of Scouts Queensland.
  • Must be a current invested Scout section member at the time and during Cuboree 2026.
  • Must be aged 13 years old or older at the time of Cuboree 2026.
  • Must have met the requirements, before 1 April 2026.
    • Introduction to Scout Section
    • Program Essentials – Milestone 2
    • Outdoor Adventure Skills – Camping Stage 3
  • Must be considered by their parents/guardians, Unit Council & Scout Leaders to be of both sufficient maturity and good behaviour to successfully participate in the event.
  • Must have approval from the Unit Council & Scout Leaders.
  • Must have consent from their parents/guardians.
Venturer Scout – Junior Service Leaders
  • Must be a current financial & registered member of Scouts Queensland.
  • Must be a current invested Venturer Scout section member at the time and during Cuboree 2026.
  • Must have met the requirements, before 1 April 2026.
    • Introduction to Venturer Scout Section
    • Program Essentials – Milestone 1
    • Outdoor Adventure Skills – Camping Stage 3
  • Must be considered by their parents/guardians, Unit Council & Venturer Scout Leaders to be of both sufficient maturity and good behaviour to successfully participate in the event.
  • Must have approval from the Unit Council & Venturer Scout Leaders.
  • Must have consent from their parents/guardians.
Rover Scout, adult Leaders & Members – Service Leaders
  • Must be a current financial & registered member of Scouts Queensland.
  • Must be a current invested member at the time and during Cuboree 2026.
  • Must hold a current Queensland Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
  • Must have completed and current mandatory e-learning modules.
    • WHS for Scouting, Child Safe Scouting and Adult Code of Conduct
  • Must be considered by their upline team leader (or Unit Council) to be of both sufficient maturity and good behaviour to successfully participate in the event.
  • Must have approval from the upline team leader (or Unit Council)

Please note: selection for certain roles will require the participant to hold a Wood Badge and/or Certificate of Appointment in their current role.

What if I do not meet the criteria? A request for consideration can be made to the Cuboree Executive by emailing info@cuboree.scoutsqld.com.au outlining the circumstances relating to the exemption, the youths name, age, group and any additional information. This request should be supported by their Home Unit Leader and Parent/Guardian. A panel will consider each query on a case-by-case basis. We are happy to consider Youth Members who do not quite fit the selection criteria.