Team Tiger Adventure
Adventure Type: Required
Number of Requirements: 4
Typical Time to Complete: 1-2 meetings
Parent Involvement: High
Preparation Needed: Moderate
Activity Level: Moderate to high
Indoor or Outdoor: Both
Special Requirements: Tiger Adult Partner, two-team game, service project
Supplies Snapshot: Game supplies, job materials, service project supplies
The Team Tiger Adventure helps Tiger Cub Scouts learn how to work with others. Tigers play team games, follow rules, and learn why each person has an important role.
Tigers also take part in a service project. This helps them learn how teamwork and responsibility can make their community a better place.
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
Printable checkoff sheet for the Tiger Badge (for den or individual use)
Resources for the Team Tiger Adventure
Team Tiger Den Meeting Plan
This den meeting plan helps Tigers complete the Team Tiger Adventure while having fun. They will play games to learn about rules, take on small jobs to help their den, and work together in a relay race. They will also make kindness cards for community helpers to practice giving back. Each activity helps them understand teamwork, responsibility, and the importance of helping others.
The meeting includes a build-your-own yogurt parfait snack, which reinforces teamwork in a simple way. Discussions help connect the activities to real-life teamwork. By the end, Tigers will see how working together makes things better for everyone.
More Ways to Complete the Requirements
Team Tiger Requirement 1: 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.
Choose a simple game with clear rules. After the game, ask Tigers what would happen if everyone ignored the rules and how the rules helped keep the game fair.
Easy option: Play Simon Says. It needs no supplies and gives Tigers an easy way to practice listening and following rules.
Here is are some more options:
- Card Game – Go Fish: Play a game of Go Fish!
- Tigers Play Cornhole: Play a game of cornhole.
- Tigers Play Kickball: Play a game of kickball.
Team Tiger Requirement 2: 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.
Help each Tiger choose one small job that supports the den or pack. Keep the job simple enough that the Tiger can complete it with help from an adult partner.
Easy option: Have Tigers help set up or clean up after a den or pack meeting. They can place chairs, collect supplies, or throw away trash. See Tigers Help Clean Up.
More resources:
- Den Job Chart: Tigers learn different ways to help the den
- Tiger Flag Ceremony: Participate in a flag-raising ceremony for your school.
- Tiger Greeter: Tiger den serve as greeters for the pack meeting.
Team Tiger Requirement 3: 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.
Choose a game with two teams and make sure every Tiger has a way to help. Afterward, talk about listening, encouraging others, taking turns, and doing your part.
Easy option: Play team charades. Divide the group into two teams and use simple words or actions that Tigers can act out. See Tiger Charades.
More ideas:
- Tiger Volleyball: Play a game of Tiger Volleyball.
- Tiger Wiffle Ball: Play a game of wiffle ball with the den.
Team Tiger Requirement 4: Tigers in Service
Participate in a service project.
Choose a short service project that Tigers can understand and take part in directly. Explain who the project helps so Tigers can see why their work matters.
Easy option: Make cheerful cards for residents of a care home. This can be completed during one den meeting with paper, crayons, and markers.
More resources:
- Long List of Service Project Ideas for Tigers
- Board Game Collection: Collect game boards for a community center.
- Sock Drive: Sock drive service project.
- Tiger Scouting for Food: Participate in your Council-sponsored Scouting for Food event.
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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