Tiger Scouts is an exciting scouting program for first grade youth (or 7 years old) ready to get going! Tigers do stuff - lots of stuff - and all with their adult partners. This program is intended to open up the world to inquisitive minds along with the caring guidance of adults. The first steps along the Boy Scout Trail are laid here and every rank advancement through the scouting program builds on the basic activities done as Tigers.
The Tiger Cub program runs on two levels. The scout and adult partner do Do-At-Home Projects as a family. Then, the scout and adult partner meet with the rest of the Tiger Den at den meetings, den outings and pack meetings. Meeting sounds pretty boring, but a good scout meeting is active, fun, and interesting. The hour is often packed with games, activities, and safe adventure.
This part of the Scouting Trail is intended to take one school year, preparing the scout to begin Wolf adventures after first grade is completed.
Tip: Keep in mind that participation is the key goal of the Tiger program. There is no level of competence or skill required to earn the rank badge. Don't push your scout to succeed, just participate and enjoy the time together.
Tiger Required Adventures
My Tiger JungleGames Tigers PlayTiger Circles - Duty to GodTeam TigerTiger BitesTigers in the WildTiger Scouts spend their time doing adventures that move them ahead towards their Tiger rank. By completing seven adventures, the Tiger rank is earned. This includes the six required adventures, plus one elective adventure. The elective adventure can be different for each scout, and a scout can earn as many as they want.
The Tiger's adult partner participates the entire way, but the recognition items are only for the scouts.
All Tiger Scouts must also complete the Cyber Chip requirements.
The BSA teamed up with content expert NetSmartz®, part of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children® and training expert for many law enforcement agencies.
Netsmartz® has created a Scouting portal showcasing Cyber Chip resources, including grade-specific videos, for each level.
The Cyber Chip videos can be found at the BSA Cyber Chip Website
The Tiger Cub Scout uniform has the following parts:
1. Shirt—The official blue uniform shirt is available with long or short sleeves and has button-flap pockets.
2. Pants— Shorts, long pants, skorts, and roll up pants all are in official blue.
3. Belt—Official navy-blue web belt with metal buckle.
4. Socks—Official socks are available in three lengths: ankle, crew, and knee. Tiger socks have an orange band on the top.
5. Hat—Official blue hat with orange front and Tiger emblem.
6. Neckerchief—Orange triangular neckerchief with Tiger logo. Official BSA neckerchiefs are the only neckerchiefs that are part of the uniform.
7. Neckerchief slide—Official gold-tone metal slide with orange Tiger emblem. Cub Scouts may wear handmade neckerchief slides.