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Cub Scout Tiger Cub Rank

Tiger Cub Rank Badge
Target age group: 1st grade
Created: 2001
Current status: Active
Latest Requirements Revision: 2001
Latest Handbook Revision: 2006
Previous rank:
Bobcat Badge		 Next rank:
Wolf Cub Scout

The Tiger Cub Scout program is for boys who have completed Kindergarten (or are age 7). After earning the Bobcat badge, a boy may earn the Tiger Cub badge by completing 15 achievements involving simple physical and mental skills.

 

Each month Tiger Cubs generally have at least one den meeting, a pack meeting, and a “Go See It” den meeting outing (which can serve as a second Den meeting). 

The program section of the Tiger Cub den meeting is usually divided into three parts, corresponding to the Tiger Cub Motto:

  • Share. Each boy shares something that he’s done since the last meeting.
  • Search. Leaders and Den Chiefs will discuss the next Go See It outing. This activity could fulfill one of the achievement requirements or one of the elective requirements, or it could relate to the monthly theme.
  • Discover. During Discover time, the den leader may introduce the monthly theme and talk about what the den will be doing for the pack meeting. Then the boys will play games, have activities, take part in outdoor activities, or work on advancement requirements.

“The Bobcat badge is earned prior to all other ranks. If a boy joins Cub Scouting as a Wolf, Bear, or Webelos, he must earn the Bobcat badge first before receiving any other award or rank. – Advancement Policies, pp. 18-21

As a boy completes each part of the Tiger Cub achievements, he will be awarded either an orange (den activities), white (family activities), or black (“Go See It”) bead. When the boy has earned five beads of each color, he is eligible to receive his Tiger Cub badge. The Tiger Cub badge is presented to the adult partner at the next pack meeting. In an impressive ceremony, the adult partner in turn presents the badge to the boy.

Tiger Cubs can complete Tiger Cub Electives and Belt Loops and Pins at any time. The Tiger Cub Scout uniform has six parts.

“ “A boy on joining wants to begin Scouting right away.” ”
— Robert Baden-Powell

Tiger Cub Scout requirements
To receive the Tiger Cub rank, the Tiger Cub must complete all 15 parts of the following five achievements with you, his adult partner. You will approve each part after your boy does his best to finish it and sign where it says “Akela’s OK.”Remember that there are no performance requirements for a boy. Simply participating and doing one’s best in the activity constitutes completion.

Making My Family Special

1F. Family Activity

Think of one chore you can do with your adult partner. Complete it together.
Character Connections – Responsibility

Know: Think about the job that you completed. What was the hardest part of doing the job? How well was the job done? What does it mean to be responsible?
Commit: Why is being responsible important? Are there jobs you can do by yourself? List other ways that you can be responsible.
Practice: Do requirement 1F.
1D. Den Activity

Make a family scrapbook.
1G. Go See It!

Go to a library, historical society, museum, old farm, or historical building or visit an older person in your community. Discover how family life was the same and how it was different many years ago.

Where I Live

2F. Family Activity

Look at a map of your community with your adult partner.
2D. Den Activity

Practice the Pledge of Allegiance with your den, and participate in a den or pack flag ceremony.

  • I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Character Connections – Citizenship

Know: What does it mean to be a good citizen? Why do you think we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
Commit: Is it easy to be a good citizen? Why is it important to show respect to the flag even if others around you might not?
Practice: Do requirement 2D.
2G. Go See It!

Visit a police station or a fire station. Ask someone who works there how he or she helps people in your community.

Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe

3F. Family Activity

a. With your family, plan a fire drill and then practice it in your home.
b. With your adult partner, plan what to do if you became lost or separated from your family in a strange place.
3D. Den Activity

Make a Food Guide Pyramid.
Character Connections – Health and Fitness

Know: With a family adult, have a healthy snack.
Commit: When is it difficult to eat healthy food?
Practice: What foods are best for your health and growth?
3G. Go See It!

Learn the rules of a game or sport. Then, go watch an amateur or professional game or sporting event.

How I Tell It

4F. Family Activity

At a family meal, have each family member take turns telling the others one thing that happened to him or her that day. Remember to practice being a good listener while you wait for your turn to talk.
Character Connections – Respect

Know: When talking with other family members, how do you show courtesy and respect? How do you listen respectfully? How can you interrupt people and still be respectful?
Commit: How does it feel when people listen to you with respect? List three things to remember that will help you talk respectfully with others.
Practice: Join in a family conversation. After the conversation, discuss how you and the others showed respect?
4D. Den Activity

Play “Tell It Like It Isn’t”
4G. Go See It!

Visit a television station, radio station, or newspaper office. Find out how people there communicate with others.

Let’s Go Outdoors

5F. Family Activity

Go outside and watch the weather.
Character Connections – Faith

Know: Discuss things about the weather that you know to be true, but you cannot see at the moment, such as is the sun still there although you only see clouds? Is the moon there, even though it is day? Can you see wind? Do you know that the rain will eventually stop? Do you have faith in other things you can’t see?
Commit: What makes it difficult to believe in things you cannot see? What helps you to develop faith?
Practice: Do requirement 5F.
5D. Den Activity

With a crayon or colored pencil and a piece of paper, make a leaf rubbing.
5G. Go See It!

Take a hike with your den.

 

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Tiger Cub Handbook, 2007 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34713)

Key Rules for Tiger Cub Scouts

Tiger Cub Scouts:
  • Must earn their Bobcat before they work on any other award.
  • Must always be accompanied by their Adult Partner.
  • Can attend Day Camp (with their Adult Partner).
  • Can earn Belt Loops and Pins (once the have earned Bobcat.
  • Can attend Cub Scout Resident Camp (with their Adult Partner).
  • CANNOT use knives, saws, or axes.
  • CANNOT cook outdoors.
See the Age-Appropriate Guidelines for much more.

Tiger Electives

Main article: Tiger Cub Electives

 

Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem

Tiger Cub Scout
Immediate Recognition Emblem

Level: Tiger Cub Scout
Created: 2001

Tiger Cubs are presented the Tiger Cub immediate recognition emblem when they learn the first three requirements for the Bobcat badge:

When a Tiger Cub has accomplished these tasks, he should be awarded his Tiger Cub immediate recognition emblem at the next pack meeting.

Beads

The Tiger Cub immediate recognition emblem is a tiger paw print with four strands to which beads are added as each achievement toward the Tiger Cub rank is completed:

  • White beads are for Family activities
  • Orange beads are for Den activities
  • Black beads are for Go See It! activities
  • Yellow discs (Tiger Track beads) are for every 10 electives completed (not awarded until after the Tiger Cub Badge is earned)

Worn suspended from the right pocket flap button of the uniform shirt.