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Cub Scout is a participant in the Cub Scout training program operated by many
Scouting organizations for young persons, mainly boys aged about 7 to 11. In some organizations they are known by their original name of
Wolf Cubs or simply as
Cubs. The program is often referred to simply as
Cubbing. Originally the Cubs program was open only to boys; girls were expected to join the
Brownies. Since about 1990 the Cubs has been open to both girls and boys in several countries, but in the
United States, it is still exclusively for boys. A few organizations also operate a
Sea Cub version of Cub Scouts.