Tiger Cub Requirements

Tiger Cubs is a program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) designed specifically for first-grade boys. Major characteristics of the program are as follows:

• It is family-oriented with the boy and an adult family member working together.

• It has the goal of allowing the boy and the adult to build a stronger relationship with each other, with the rest of their family, and with other members of the Tiger Cub Program.

• It is aimed specifically at the boy and adult family member, but many if not all the activities are suitable for participation by the rest of the family as well.

• This is not, strictly speaking, a boy-parent program. Instead, it is a one-on-one boy-adult program. It is organized so that each boy is registered as a Tiger Cub and must participate with an adult (at least 21). That adult can be a parent, aunt or uncle, grandparent, older brother or sister, even a neighbor. What is important is that the adult needs to be someone who cares about that boy and is committed to his well-being.

• The program is designed to be operated on a casual, relaxed basis. The thrust of this program is simply FUN for a boy and his adult partner.

• Boy Scouts of America research shows that this program fills a critical need. American youth and adults today want more family-oriented programs.
  

Through the Tiger Cub program, the overall objectives of the Boy Scouts of America can be accomplished. These objectives are: to provide an effective educational program for boys to train them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, to provide growth in moral strength and character, and to enhance the development of physical, mental and emotional fitness. Mighty serious business, all done in the spirit of FUN!

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Tiger Cub dens are a part of the Pack. Leadership is shared by the various Tiger partners (parents). One parent partner from each den is designated the Tiger Den Leader and assures that a Tiger/partner team is assigned to host each month's activities. There are Tiger Cub resource books and program helps available for the Tiger Cub Den Leader and Tiger Partners

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Tiger Cubs wear a the same uniform as the rest of the Cubs and an optional orange and blue cap with the Tiger Cub emblem and blue belt with Tiger Cub buckle. They also wear an orange tiger Cub neckerchief. Tiger Partners are encouraged to wear matching shirts and caps. Tiger Cub dens meet once a month for a den meeting and once a month for a field trip (or "Go and See It") Tigers participate in all parts of the pack meetings and our Tigers� participate in the Pinewood Derby, Blue and Gold Banquet, Family Camp Outs and all other pack activities. Tiger Cubs BSA introduces boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting.

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Tiger Cubs BSA gives parents an opportunity to provide their children with a safe, structured, and nurturing environment. Tiger Cubs and their adult partners have fun together while developing closer family relationships. Scouting can provide positive, enriching experieces and activites to complement a child's formal classroom education. Scouting and education share the common goal of helping young people grow into self-reliant, dependable,and caring adults.

Tiger Cubs BSA offers an opportunity for boys to enter the Scouting family at an important age. Research has shown that early involvement in values-based programs is vital to strong character development. The longer a boy stays in Scouting, the more likely he is to develop the values and skills needed to become an ethical and productive citizen. Tiger Cubs BSA is a simple, fun, easy-to-operate program that helps a boy and his adult partner gain a better understanding of and an appreciation for the community environment in which they live, and even the world at large.

Tiger Recognitions

The Tiger Cub earns the Bobcat badge first then begins working on the Tiger badge.

The Tiger Cub badge is earned after completing five achievements grouped in three areas: Den Activity, family activity and a Go See It.