Cub Scout Pack 137

Tiger Cub Scouts

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Summary Points

Summary	Detail	Reference
Don't do things for him...	"You are there with him as his support and guide, but you don't do things for him.  He will learn by doing things himself."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 1
Scouting Purpose	"The purpose of the Boy Scouts of America is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to build desirable qualities of character, to  train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop personal fitness.  Personal fitness includes physical, mental and emotional fitness." Character Development Spiritual Growth Good Citizenship Sportsmanship and Fitness Family Understanding Respectful Relationships Personal Achievement Friendly Service Fun and Adventure Preparation for Boy Scouts	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Pages 3, 21
Confidence, Self-esteem	"As a Tiger Cub, your son will be part of a group of boys his own age called a den.  With his den, he can build confidence and self-esteem and earn recognition.  He will also gain a sense of personal achievement from the new skills he learns."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 3
Do their best and to be helpful to others	"...Tiger Cubs teaches them to do their best and to be helpful to others."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 4
Tiger Cub Workings	"Your Tiger Cub will be a member of a den.  Most dens have five to nine boy-adult partner teams, meet twice a month in den meeting, and have one outing a month called Go See It.  The den also takes part in the monthly pack meetings.  During the meetings, Go See It outings, and pack meetings, boys learn new things and have fun."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 4
Den Meetings	"Each den meeting and den activity is led by a den leader and an adult partner of one of the Tiger Cubs."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 5
Shared Leadership	"Each month, ..., the den leader also works with a different boy-adult partner team to plan the two monthly den meetings, the Go See It and den's part in the pack meeting.	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Pages 6-7
Uniforms	"The uniform is an important part of the Scouting program.  It identifies the boys and adults with Tiger Cubs and gives them a sense of belonging to the den, the pack, and the Boy Scouts of America. ... They should wear it to all den meetings, pack meetings, and special pack activities."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 7
Advancement	"In scouting, advancement is the process by which a member meets certain requirements and earns recognition." "Boys in Cub Scouting work on advancement with their families." "The Tiger Cub advancement program is a blend of activities boys do in their home and activities they do in a den setting with their adult partner." "To advance, Tiger Cubs work on achievements and electives, which are described in this handbook." "As a boy completes these, to the best of his ability, you, his adult partner, sign in his handbook where it says "Akela's OK"."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 14
Akela (ah-KAY-la)	"...means "good teacher."  "As your boy's adult partner, you are Akela."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 15
Tiger Cub Recognition Items	Tiger Cub Immediate Recognition Emblem Tiger Cub Badge Tiger Track Beads	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 15
Cub Scouting's 12 Core Values	Citizenship Compassion Cooperation Courage Faith Health and Fitness Honesty Perserverance Positive Attitude Resourcefulness Respect Responsibility	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Page 23
Bobcat Badge	Learn and say the Cub Scout Promise and complete the Honesty Character Connection Say the Law of the Pack.  Tell what is means. Tell what Webelos means. Show 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. Give the Cub Scout salute.  Tell what it means. With your adult partner, complete "A Bobcat Requirement" in front of the Contents page of this handbook."	"Cub Scout Tiger Cub Handbook," Pages 29-34