Tiger Cub

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Tiger Cub

• The Newest Rank in Cub Scouting

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History of Tiger CubsHighlights

• 1982
• Introduction of Tiger Cubs, BSA
• 1986-1993
• Fast Start video, iron on paws, Group Coach,
  support materials, basic training
• 1996
• Tiger Cub dens part of pack, more frequent
  meetings, more resources, belt totem
• 2001
• Tiger Cub Handbook, Tiger Cub den leader, rank
  advancement program

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Search, Discover, ShareThe Tiger Cub Task Force

• Searched out ways to enhance the program for
  first grade boys
• Discovered, through experience and market
  research, elements that can help to ATTRACT and
  RETAIN more boys
• Shared these elements in a new rank advancement
  program

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What hasnt changed?

• A LOT!
• Tiger Cubs is still a fun, relatively simple
  program for 1st grade boys and their adult
  partner, who share leadership and learn about Cub
  Scouting.
• The newly enhanced program is designed to be age
  appropriate for first grade boys.

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Whats the Point?

• Attract more boys and retain them longer!

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Leadership

• Tiger Cub den leader
• Fast Start and Basic Training
• Wears Adult Leader uniform
• Actively participates in pack leadership meetings
• Coordinates shared leadership
• Adult partner
• Shares in leadership of den
• Participates along with boy

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Dens

• Each month
• 2 den meetings
• 1 Go See It
• 1 pack meeting
• Adult partner attends and participates in all
  activities along with the Tiger Cub
• Adult partners share leadership of dens

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Uniform

• Tiger Cubs wear official orangeuniform T-shirt
• Optional
• Newly designed Tiger Cub uniform cap
• Blue Cub Scout pants
• Blue Web belt with Tiger Cub buckle
• Blue Cub Scout socks

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Support

• Tiger Cub Handbook
• Cub Scout Program Helps
• Cub Scout Leader Book
• Monthly Cub Scout Leader Roundtable
• Attend split session along with Cub Scout Den
  Leaders

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Advancement

• Tiger Cub
• The newest rank in Cub Scouting

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What happens to the Webelos Badge?

• Diamond-Shaped Badge
• If boy did not participate in Tiger Cubs
• For those boys who were in Tiger Cubs but did not
  earn Tiger Cub rank
• Oval-Shaped Badge
• To aid in the transition to Boy Scouts
• Worn only on tan uniform and with no other ranks
  or arrow points

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Trail to Tiger

• Tiger Cub Belt Totem
• Cub Scout sign
• Cub Scout salute
• Tiger Cub motto
• Presented in a pack meeting

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Five Achievement Areas

• Making My Family Special
• Where I Live
• Keeping Myself Healthy and Safe
• How I Tell It
• Lets Go Outdoors

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Three Activities in Each Achievement Area

• Family activity (white bead)
• Den activity (orange bead)
• Go See It (black bead)

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To Earn theTiger Cub Badge
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Recognition

• Beads are awarded in den setting
• After a total of 15 beads are earned (5 beads of
  each color) the Tiger badge is awarded in a pack
  meeting
• The Tiger badge is affixed to the totem and is
  sewn on the blue shirt when the boy transitions
  to a Wolf Cub Scout Den

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Electives

• The Tiger Cub Handbook has 50 elective choices
• Electives may be repeated
• One yellow tiger track bead for each 10 electives
  completed
• Tiger tracks are awarded at pack meetings
• Flexible- to meet the needs of each boy

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Character ConnectionsConnect an activity to one
of the core values of Cub Scouting

• Head
• What do I know?
• Heart
• How do I feel?
• Hand
• What can I do?

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12 Core Valuesof Cub Scouting

• Citizenship
• Compassion
• Cooperation
• Courage
• Faith
• Health and Fitness

• Honesty
• Perseverance
• Positive Attitude
• Resourcefulness
• Respect
• Responsibility

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Bobcat Badge

• The Bobcat badge may be earned at any time after
  the Tiger badge has been earned
• Save for blue uniform

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Outdoor Programs

• Yes!!!
• Tiger cubs should participate in age appropriate
  Cub Scout camping opportunities offered by your
  council
• Councils create outdoor opportunities
• Boys like outdoor activities

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Final Thoughts

• Tiger Cubs are the future of a pack
• Tiger Cub adult partners are the future leaders
  of a pack

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Questions and Answers