The Tiger Cub den is a part of the Pack. Tiger Cub dens meet twice a month as a den, plus once amonth for a "Go See It" activity, and they attend all pack meetings. There are Tiger Cub resource books and program helps available for the Tiger Cub Den Leaders, and a Tiger Cub Handbook for each Tiger Cub. Tiger Cubs introduce boys and their adult partners to the excitement of Cub Scouting as they "Search, Discover, and Share" together.
The Tiger Cub program is designed for First Grade boys and the ideas are geared to their level. They are also arranged to help the boy and his adult partner interact together in a positive way.
To begin his path to the Tiger Cub Rank, a boy must do the following to earn the Tiger Cub Totem:
- Learn the Tiger Cub Motto: Search, Discover, Share
- Learn the Cub Scout Sign
- Learn the Cub Scout Salute.
Bobcat Requirements
The first rank that EVERY boy MUST earn when entering the Cub Scouting Program
after the Tiger Cub program is the Bobcat rank. Tiger Cubs earn the Tiger Cub rank THEN the Bobcat rank. Boys joining after the Tiger Cub year start with the Bobcat.
To earn the Bobcat rank the new Cub Scout must do the following:
- Learn and say the CUB SCOUT PROMISE and complete the Honesty Character Connection.
- Know: Discuss these questions with your family. What is a promise? What does
it mean to "keep your word?" What does honesty mean? What does it mean to "do
your best?"
- Commit: Discuss these questions with your family. Why is a promise important?
- Why is it important for people to trust you when you give your word? When
- might it be difficult to keep your word? List examples.
- Practice: Discuss with family members why it is important to be trustworthy
- and honest and how can you do your best to be honest when you are doing the activities in Cub Scouting.
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"I .....(name).... promise to do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
To help other people, and
To obey the Law of the Pack. "
- Say the LAW OF THE PACK. Tell what it means.
"The Cub Scout follows Akela.
The Cub Scout helps the pack go.
The pack helps the Cub Scout Grow.
The Cub Scout gives goodwill."
- Tell what WEBELOS means.
"WE'll BE LOyal Scouts "
- Show the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.
[Webelos: Make the CUB SCOUT SIGN. Tell what it means.]
- Show the CUB SCOUT HANDSHAKE. Tell what it means.
- Say the CUB SCOUT MOTTO. A motto is a guiding principle.
"Do Your Best"
- Give the CUB SCOUT SALUTE. Tell what it means.
