Tiger Adventure: Games Tigers Play

Teamwork, sportsmanship, nutrition and fitness are the main points of this first grade adventure.

This loop requires the playing of team-building or "initiative" games to see how each member of the den has an important part to play.  Tigers will also make up games of their own to play with their den, family and/or pack.  They will learn how being active helps to keep them healthy.  They will bring nutritious snacks to keep their bodies energized for the games.

This is a fun way for these wiggly 6-7 year olds to use up that extra energy while learning about being healthy.

You can see the actual requirements for this adventure below:

Tiger Adventure: Backyard Jungle

Backyard Jungle... that's how I'd like to imagine all small children see their yard and neighborhood.  It's totally a place to explore and have adventures.

This is one of the new adventures for Tiger Scouts (first grade, or seven years old) that I have seen get a lot of flack.  People were up in arms over a "1-foot-hike" before they even read that a longer hike will be required in a different adventure (Tigers in the Wild).  Also, a listening walk is required in this adventure.

I love the idea of not discounting what is right in front of you.  Teaching children that they don't have to leave home (which can be difficult for urban scouts) to experience the wonders of nature is a good thing.

Now that I've got that off of my chest, let's look at the requirements for this adventure...

Scouting Adventures Across the Ranks

I firmly believe in older Scouts being role models for younger ones. Some of the adventures in the 2015 Cub Scout program have portions which are explicit in stating that an older scout should help a younger scout with something.  What isn't really shared is how many of those will also count toward parts of adventures for the younger scouts, as well.

Yes, I know... the main image for this post shows a Boy Scout, not an older Cub Scout.  That's okay.  It's actually this photo that made me think of cross-referencing requirements between ranks.  This particular Boy Scout is my godson.  He fulfilled part of his rank requirements earlier this year by teaching my Wolf Den some knots, which were electives for them.

I know this isn't a new concept, but with planning, many opportunities exist for Cubs as young as Wolves to be helpful to younger scouts.  Even the ones that don't lend themselves to easily be a "mentoring moment" are still good to keep in mind for pack activities.

I have listed many of these teaching opportunities and shared requirements below: