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Baden-Powell's original intention was that Scouting should be for boys between the ages of 11 and 18. But younger boys, seeing the fun and adventure older brothers and friends were having as Scouts, began asking to join too. However, the physical development and interests of boys differ considerably over and under the age of 11, and Baden-Powell appreciated that training must therefore be designed on quite separate and distinctive lines although being complementary to each other. In 1914 'Junior Scouts' were announced and in 1916, they became 'Wolf Cubs'. In 1966, as part of a 'modernisation' plan, a number of sweeping changes were introduced in preparation for the years ahead and the Section became known as Cub Scouts. New proficiency and Training schemes were introduced and the Cub Scout Law and Promise revised. In 1991, the Cub Scout Training Programme was updated again, based on the themes of Challenge & Adventure and the entire programme from 6 to 25 was changed in the new millenium. Even after 80 years, the magic is as strong as ever. There are nearly a quarter of a million Cub Scouts, boys and girls, in the United Kingdom, and there could be many thousands more, but for the lack of sufficient adult Leaders in some areas.