The Team Tiger Adventure is a great way for Tiger Cub Scouts to learn about teamwork and citizenship. In this adventure, Tigers work together, play games, and take part in a service project. These activities help them understand how to work with others and be a good team member.
Tigers also learn about following rules and the importance of each person’s role in a team. This adventure teaches them why rules are needed and how each person’s job helps the whole group. They see that when everyone does their part, things go better.
The focus of the Team Tiger Adventure is on helping others and contributing to the community. Tigers take part in a service project which helps them learn about giving back to their community. This is a key part of being a good citizen.
By completing this adventure, Tiger Cub Scouts grow in their understanding of responsibility and teamwork. They start to see how they can help make their community a better place. This helps them live by the Cub Scout motto: “Do Your Best.”
Requirements for the Team Tiger Adventure
Team Tiger Adventure Requirements
- Play a game with your den, or family members, that has a set of rules. Discuss why rules are important to the game you are playing.
- With your Tiger Adult Partner, choose a job that will help your den or pack. Follow through by doing that job at least once.
- Play a game that requires at least 2 teams with your den, or two other family members. Afterwards discuss what it means to be part of a team and what makes a good team member.
- Participate in a service project.
Printable requirements for the Team Tiger Adventure
Check off sheet to keep track of your den’s progress on the Team Tiger Adventure
Resources for the Team Tiger Adventure
Fun with Rules
Play a game with your den, or family members, that has a set of rules. Discuss why rules are important to the game you are playing.
For the first requirement of the Team Tiger Adventure, Tigers play a game with their den or family. The game must have rules. Playing games with rules is not just fun; it also teaches important lessons.
When Tigers play a game, they learn to follow rules and understand why they are important. Rules make sure the game is fair for everyone. They also help Tigers see how each player’s actions affect the whole game.
Here are some game ideas that are easy to set up and fun to play:
- Simon Says – This classic game is all about listening and following directions. It’s a fun way to practice paying attention to rules.
- Red Light, Green Light – This game teaches self-control and listening skills as players must stop and go based on commands.
- Obstacle Course – Set up a simple course using items around the home or yard. Tigers must complete the course following specific rules, like only hopping on one foot or not touching certain objects.
Here is are some options for fulfilling Team Tiger requirement 1:
- Card Game – Go Fish
- Play a game of Go Fish!
- Supplies: Playing cards, tables, chairs
- indoor, low energy, 1 to 3 days prep
- Tigers Play Cornhole
- Play a game of cornhole.
- Supplies: Cornhole boards, beanbags
- outdoor, moderate energy, 1 to 3 days prep
- Tigers Play Kickball
- Play a game of kickball.
- Supplies: rubber kickball, 4 bases
- outdoor, very high energy, 1 to 3 days prep
After playing, have a discussion with the Tigers about how the rules helped make the game more enjoyable and fair. This helps them understand the value of rules in games and in everyday life.
Helping Hands
With your Tiger Adult Partner, choose a job that will help your den or pack. Follow through by doing that job at least once.
In the second requirement of the Team Tiger Adventure, Tigers and their adult partners pick a job that helps their team. This can be their family at home or their den or elsewhere. Doing a job shows Tigers the importance of helping and working together.
Here are some job ideas that can help at home or in the den:
- Snack Helper – The Tiger can help prepare and serve snacks during family gatherings or den meetings.
- Gear Organizer – Whether it’s putting away game equipment or organizing craft supplies for the den, keeping things tidy is a big help.
- Message Carrier – The Tiger can help by passing messages or announcements, making sure everyone knows what’s happening next in the family or den activities.
A den job chart can help with organizing ways to help the den team.
Here is are some options for fulfilling Team Tiger requirement 2:
- Tiger Flag Ceremony
- Participate in a flag-raising ceremony for your school.
- Supplies: flagpole, US flag, how to raise and lower the US flag
- requires travel, moderate energy, a week or more prep
- Tiger Greeter
- Tiger den serve as greeters for the pack meeting.
- Supplies: none
- indoor, low energy, one week prep
- Tigers Help Clean Up
- Help set up and clean up for a pack meeting.
- Supplies: paper, magic marker
- indoor, moderate energy, minimal prep
Completing these jobs helps Tigers learn that everyone’s efforts are important to the team’s success. They see how doing even small tasks can make a big difference.
Team Spirit
Play a game that requires at least 2 teams with your den, or two other family members. Afterwards discuss what it means to be part of a team and what makes a good team member.
The third requirement of the Team Tiger Adventure is about understanding teamwork. Tigers play a game that requires at least two teams. This can be with their den or family members. After the game, they talk about being part of a team and what makes a good team member.
Here are some fun team-based games that Tigers can play:
- Tug of War – This classic game requires teamwork and strength. Each team pulls on opposite ends of a rope, trying to bring the other team across a line.
- Relay Races – Set up a course where Tigers must complete tasks and pass a baton to the next player. It teaches teamwork and cooperation.
- Capture the Flag – This outdoor game is great for larger groups. Teams try to capture the other team’s flag and bring it back to their side without being tagged.
Here is are some options for fulfilling Team Tiger requirement 3:
- Tiger Charades
- Play a game of charades with your den.
- Supplies: index cards, pen, basket, timer
- indoor, moderate energy, minimal prep
- Get some ready to print ideas for charades cards
- Tiger Volleyball
- Play a game of Tiger Volleyball.
- Supplies: volleyball net, beach ball, orange sports cones
- outdoor, very high energy, 1 to 3 days prep
- Tiger Wiffle Ball
- Play a game of wiffle ball with the den.
- Supplies: wiffle ball, wiffle ball bat, clipboard, paper, pencil
- outdoor, high energy, 1 to 3 days prep
After playing, discuss with the Tigers what it felt like to work with others. Talk about how each team member contributed and why everyone’s role was important. This helps Tigers learn the values of cooperation, support, and respect in a team setting.
Tigers in Service
Participate in a service project.
The fourth requirement of the Team Tiger Adventure is for Tigers to participate in a service project. This teaches them about helping others and improving their community. It’s a practical way for Tigers to learn about kindness and teamwork.
- Community Cleanup – Tigers can help clean up a local park or schoolyard. They can pick up trash and make the area nicer for everyone.
- Food Drive – Help organize a food drive with your den or family. Collect canned goods and non-perishable items to donate to a local food bank.
- Cards for Care Homes – Tigers can make and decorate cards to cheer up residents of local nursing homes or hospitals.
See more service project ideas for Tigers.
Here is are some options for fulfilling Team Tiger requirement 4:
- Board Game Collection
- Collect game boards for a community center.
- Supplies:
- indoor, moderate energy, one week prep
- Sock Drive
- Sock drive service project.
- Supplies:
- indoor, moderate energy, one week prep
- Tiger Scouting for Food
- Participate in your Council-sponsored Scouting for Food event.
- Supplies:
- requires travel, moderate energy, a week or more prep
These projects help Tigers see the impact they can have on their community. They learn that even as young people, they can make a big difference by working together and helping others.
Before any activity, check the SAFE Checklist to make sure everyone is safe. Everyone involved in Scouting America activities should know the Guide to Safe Scouting and other relevant guides or books. Also follow any state or local rules that are more strict than Scouting America rules and guidelines.
Before conducting a craft activity, watch the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds).
Before starting this Adventure, complete the following:
- Use the Service Project Planning Checklist to plan your den or pack service project.
- Review the SAFE Project Tool Use. This is for service projects, not crafts. It includes age guidelines for tools and activities allowed for service projects.
During the Adventure:
- Train all youth and adults on the proper use of tools.
- Provide continuous adult supervision and discipline during the project.
- Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and age/skill restrictions. If there is a conflict, follow the most restrictive guidelines.
Lion and Tiger use of paint brushes: The tool use guidelines restrict Lions and Tigers from using paint brushes for service projects, not for crafts. Service projects requiring painting are likely too advanced for Lions and Tigers. Painting for arts and crafts is allowed and encouraged for Lions and Tigers.
Frequently Asked Questions for the Team Tiger Adventure
What is the Team Tiger Adventure?
It’s an activity for Tiger Cub Scouts. They play games, choose jobs to help their team, and do a service project.
Why do Tigers need to play games with rules?
Playing games with rules helps Tigers learn why rules are important. It teaches them about fairness and following directions.
Can Tigers choose any job to help their team?
Yes, Tigers can choose any job that helps their team at home or in their den. Examples include setting up for meetings, cleaning up, or helping with snacks.
What kind of service projects can Tigers do?
Tigers can participate in projects like cleaning up parks, collecting food for food banks, or making cards for people in care homes.
Do Tigers need to complete all the requirements with their den?
Tigers can do some activities with their den and others with their family. What’s important is that they participate and learn from the experience.
How do these activities help Tigers in the long run?
These activities teach Tigers about teamwork, responsibility, and helping others. These are important skills for life.
Tiger Trails to Teamwork
The Team Tiger Adventure is designed for Tiger Cub Scouts to explore the values of teamwork and community involvement. Through a series of fun and engaging activities, Tigers learn the importance of playing by the rules, taking on responsibilities, cooperating in team settings, and giving back to their community.
First, Tigers play a game with rules. This helps them understand why rules are needed and how they make games fair and fun. Next, they choose a job that helps their team, learning the value of each person’s contributions to a group. Tigers then play a team-based game to experience working together and discussing what makes a good team member.
Finally, participating in a service project allows Tigers to actively contribute to their community. This teaches them about kindness and the impact of helping others. These activities not only fulfill adventure requirements but also build character and social skills.
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