EARNING THE TIGER CUB BADGE
"HELPING YOUR BOY ALONG THE TIGER CUB TRAIL..."
 

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. The badge is affixed to the Tiger Cub belt totem in the recessed area. 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 chart found on page 152 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. Bobcat Badge The Bobcat badge is the first badge for the boys to receive. It is earned by learning the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack, and the Cub Scout Motto. In addition you will complete the exercises in the booklet - How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse. Returning scouts may already have the Bobcat badge. Tiger Badge The den activities and 'Go See It' outings are intended to be completed with the den. The following requirement items are prefaced with the letters "F," "C," 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 1F - Think of one chore you can do with your adult partner. Complete it together 1D - Make a family scrapbook 1G - 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 - Look at a map of your community with your adult partner. 2D - Practice the Pledge of Allegiance with your den, and participate in a den or pack flag ceremony. 2G - 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 3Fa - With your family, plan a fire drill and then practice it in your home. 3Fb - With your adult partner, plan what to do if you become lost or separated from your family in a strange place. 3D - Make a food guide pyramid. 3G - Learn the rules of a game or sport. Then go watch an amateur or professional game or sporting event. How I Tell It 4F - 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. 4D - Play "Tell It Like It Isn't." 4G - Visit a television station, radio station, or newspaper office. Find out how people there communicate to others. Let's Go Outdoors 5F - Go outside and watch the weather. 5D - With a crayon or colored pencil and a piece of paper, make a leaf rubbing. 5G - Take a hike with your den. When you and your boy have followed the five steps of the Tiger Cub, your boy has earned his Tiger Cub badge. The badge should be ceremoniously presented as soon as possible at an upcoming Pack meeting.