Originally the "Wolf Cubs," the program offers badges to youth members as a mark of achievement in an interest area.

While youth experience fun and excitement presented by the program, each activity area focuses on a specific purpose and goal, intended to be relevant to modern children while meeting developmental needs.

Recently, the full uniform consists of a grey Cub Scout shirt, khaki shorts or pants, and a neckerchief indicating the youth's group membership.

The old uniform was a sandstone Cub Scout shirt which required jeans or black long pants.

[citation needed] A diagram of the uniform, including placement of awards and crests, is provided on the Scouts Canada Website.

Uniform badges will frequently find their way onto these items as well, as youth progress through the program, and are popular conversation pieces at Jamborees and campfires.

Additional activities (Specialty Badges) encourage youth to set special challenges for themselves as individuals and as a group.