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.
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 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) | |
After earning the Tiger Cub badge, the boy may then receive recognition for completing additional Tiger Cub electives
THE TIGER CUB ACHIEVEMENTS
EARNING THE "TIGER CUB BADGE"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.