Cub Scouts
Tiger – First Grade

About the Rank

This is unique relative to other ranks in Cub Scouting. Tigers and their adult partners are just that, partners. They attend meetings together, go on adventures like field trips together, and complete requirements together.
The adult partner acknowledges the completion of each achievement part by marking it complete in Scoutbook (Akela’s OK). The den leader also marks it as completed in Scoutbook (Den Leader’s OK) and records progress in the den’s advancement records. The Tiger Scouts also keep track of their own advancement using the Adventure Tracking section in the back of their handbooks.

For Ages 6/7 or in 1st Grade

Den Leaders

Shopping List

Your scout needs a rank-appropriate uniform and handbook that they will use throughout the year.   Rank-specific shopping lists (including optional items) can be found below.  All of these items can be purchased in-person or online.

Purchase items here: Scout Items

Handbook

The official handbook is a Scout’s guide to their year in Cub Scouting.  It is where they can find everything they need to complete requirements and many other Family Scouting activities.

Uniform

Scouts should purchase the Cub Scout uniform as shown below. Click the link to purchase.

Additional information on the Cub Scout Uniform including where to buy it and how to place patches can be found in Episode 2 of the New Member Boot Camp series.  Consult the Boy Scouts of America’s Guide to Awards and Insignia for more information (Cub Scout-specific Guide).

Optional Gear

The following items are encouraged, but optional for participation in the program.

  • Uniform Web Belt
  • Uniform Cap, Plaid
  • Uniform pants, shorts, or skirt

Additionally, you may choose to purchase the Cub Scout six essentials and other camping / hiking gear (i.e. a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat) from any outdoor store.

Requirements

The requirements and information necessary to earn the Tiger rank are included in the Tiger Cub Scout Handbook.

  1. Complete each of the following Tiger required adventures with your den or family:
    • My Tiger Jungle
    • Games Tigers Play
    • Tiger Circles: Duty to God
    • Team Tiger
    • Tiger Bites
    • Tigers in the Wild
  2. Complete one Tiger elective adventure of your den or family’s choosing.  (See below)
  3. With your parent or adult partner, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent’s Guide, and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.

Electives

  • Curiosity, Intrigue, and Magical Mysteries
  • Earning Your Stripes
  • Family Stories
  • Floats and Boats
  • Good Knights
  • Protect Yourself Rules
  • Rolling Tigers
  • Sky is the Limit
  • Stories in Shapes
  • Tiger-iffic!
  • Safe and Smart
  • Tiger Tag
  • Tiger Tales
  • Tiger Theater