Cub Scout Pack 322 - Tiger Cubs

The Tiger Cub Program

In Scouting, advancement is the process by which a member meets certain requirements and earns recognition. Boys in Cub Scouting work on advancement with their families. The Tiger Cub advancement program is a blend of activities boys do in their home and activities they do in a den setting with their adult partner. This is unique to Tiger Cubs.

Hey Tiger Cubs! A Tiger Cub may earn the Tiger Cub rank. This rank is for those boys who are in first grade or are 7 years old. All the Cub Scout ranks (Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos) are tailored for a grade and the corresponding age level. (A Tiger Cub must earn the Tiger Cub badge first and then the Bobcat Badge before all other ranks.

To advance, Tiger Cubs work on achievements and electives, which are described in the Tiger Cub handbook. As a boy completes these, you, his adult partner, sign in this handbook where it says "Akela's OK." Akela means "good leader" and is an important part of Cub Scouting. Akela can be a den leader, a teacher, or other important adult. As your boy's adult partner, you are Akela.

As boys advance, they receive recognition items to mark their progress. These items will be given to them during a simple ceremony at a pack or den meeting. It is important for boys to be recognized for the good work they do. The Tiger Cub recognition items are the Tiger Cub totem and totem beads, the Tiger Cub badge, and Tiger Track beads. (Although participation with an adult partner is required for all Tiger Cub awards, adult partners don't earn these awards. Recognition items are for boys only.)

The Tiger Cub Trail

The Tiger Cub badge is for boys who have completed all 15 parts of the five achievements, that is, five family activities, five den activities, and five 'Go See It' outings. During an impressive ceremony, the Tiger Cub badge is presented to the adult partner at a pack meeting, who in turn presents the badge to the boy.

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While your boy is working on advancement, you can help. Besides signing his handbook as Akela once he has done his best, let your den leader know of any completed parts of achievements at your next den meeting. The den leader will keep a record of your boy's individual progress on the Tiger Cub Den Advancement Chart. In addition, your boy, with your help, will keep track of his own advancement on the Tiger Trail charts found beginning on page 161 of his handbook. This encourages him and helps him see his progress toward the Tiger Cub rank.

The advancement requirements are written in such a way as to give you room to customize activities for your boy and your den. There are no performance requirements for Tiger Cubs. Boys should never be "tested" or placed in a position where they will not be successful. Simply participating in the activities and doing his best constitutes completion.

The den activities and 'Go See It' outings are intended to be completed with the den. If a Tiger Cub is unable to participate in an activity because of illness or a conflict, however, you may work with him to complete these requirements. For your boy to receive the full benefit of the program, it is important for you, his adult partner, to make every effort to attend meetings regularly.

At the end of the school year, he will graduate into a Wolf Cub Scout den. Later, he will be in a Bear den, and then he'll become a Webelos Scout.

The Tiger Cub Achievements

The following requirement items are prefaced with the letters "F", "D", or "G". These denote:

F = A "FAMILY" oriented requirement
D = A "DEN" oriented requirement
G = A "GO SEE IT" oriented requirement (i.e.field trip)

Making My Family Special

F - Think of one chore you can do with your adult partner. Complete it together

Character Connection - Responsibility

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?

Why is being responsible important? Are there jobs you can do by yourself? List other ways that you can be responsible.

Do requirement 1F.
D - Make a family scrapbook
G - 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

F - Look at a map of your community with your adult partner.
D - Practice the Pledge of Allegiance with your den, and participate in a den or pack flag ceremony.

Character Connection - Citizenship

What does it mean to be a good citizen? Why do you think we say the Pledge of Allegiance?

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?

Do requirement 2D.
G - Visit a police station or fire station. Ask someone who works there how he or she helps people in your community.
Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe

Fa - With your family, plan a fire drill and then practice it in your home.
Fb - With your adult partner, plan what to do if you become lost or separated from your family in a strange place.
D - Make a food guide pyramid.

Character Connection - Health and Fitness

With a family adult, have a healthy snack.

When is it difficult to eat healty food?

What foods are best for your health and growth?
G - Learn the rules of a game or sport. Then go watch an amateur or professional game or sporting event.
How I Tell It

F - 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 Connection - Respect

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?

How does it feel when people listen to you with respect? List three things to remember that will help you talk respectfully with others.

Join in a family conversation. After the conversation, discuss how you and others showed respect.
D - Play "Tell It Like It Isn't."
G - Visit a television station, radio station, or newspaper office. Find out how people there communicate to others.
Let's Go Outdoors

This achievement is also part of Cub Scouting's Leave No Trace Award.

F - Go outside and watch the weather.

Character Connection - Faith

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?

What makes it difficult to believe in things that you cannot see? What helps you to develop faith?

Do requirement 5F.
D - With a crayon or colored pencil and a piece of paper, make a leaf rubbing.
G - Take a hike with your den.

Please consult your Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook for the specific requirements for each Achievement.