Tiger Good Knights Adventure
Adventure Type: Elective
Number of Requirements: 4
Typical Time to Complete: 1 meeting, plus a Good Turn at home
Parent Involvement: Discussion partner, help with home activities
Preparation Needed: Choose activities, gather craft and recycled materials
Activity Level: Low to moderate
Indoor or Outdoor: Primarily indoor, some options outdoors
Special Requirements: Create a shield, build a castle, complete a Good Turn
Supplies Snapshot: Cardboard, recycled containers, tape, glue, markers, craft supplies
The Tiger Good Knights Adventure invites Tiger Cub Scouts to discover what it means to act like a noble knight. Through the Scout Law, Tigers explore the importance of being courteous, kind, brave, and helpful.
Tigers bring these values to life by creating a personal or den shield and building a small castle from recycled materials. These hands-on projects encourage creativity, teamwork, and self-expression.
The adventure concludes with each Tiger doing a Good Turn for someone else. Along the way, Scouts learn that everyday acts of respect and kindness can make a meaningful difference.
Requirements for the Tiger Good Knights Adventure
Tiger Good Knights Adventure Requirements
- Discuss with your den or Tiger adult partner what it means to have courteous behavior, how a knight behaves. Tell another Tiger which points of the Scout Law help you to have the same Knightly behavior.
- Create a shield that can be for your den or a personal shield.
- Using recycled and other materials, design and build a small castle in your den or at home.
- Do a Good Turn.
Printable requirements for the Tiger Good Knights Adventure
Check off sheet to keep track of your den's progress on the Tiger Good Knights Adventure
Printable checkoff sheet for the Tiger Badge (for den or individual use)
Resources for the Tiger Good Knights Adventure
Requirement 1: Knightly Behavior
Discuss with your den or Tiger adult partner what it means to have courteous behavior, how a knight behaves. Tell another Tiger which points of the Scout Law help you to have the same Knightly behavior.
Help Tigers connect the qualities of a good knight with the Scout Law. Keep the discussion active by having them act out courteous and helpful behaviors, then identify which points of the Scout Law they demonstrated.
Easy Option: Let each Tiger act out one courteous action while the others guess the matching point of the Scout Law. See Courteous Knights.
More ideas:
- Learn more about the Scout Law and see even more activities related to it here.
- Modern Knights: Have a guest speaker from one of the armed services come to speak about the values and creed of their branch.
Requirement 2: Create a Shield
Create a shield that can be for your den or a personal shield.
Encourage Tigers to choose colors and symbols that represent qualities such as bravery, kindness, or friendship. Simple materials work well, and each Tiger can briefly explain the meaning behind their design.
Easy Option: Cut shield shapes from cardboard ahead of time and let Tigers decorate them with crayons, markers, and stickers.
More ideas:
- Den Shield: Working together as a den make a plywood den shield.
- Personal Little Shield: Make a personal little shield out of plywood and decorate it with paint.
- Personal Shield: Cub Scouts make a personal shield from project board.
Requirement 3: Build a Castle
Using recycled and other materials, design and build a small castle in your den or at home.
Turn this activity into a simple building challenge using clean materials collected from home. Encourage Tigers to include recognizable castle features, such as towers, walls, a gate, or a drawbridge, without worrying about making a perfect model.
Easy Option: Provide small boxes, cardboard tubes, tape, and markers, then let each Tiger build and decorate a tabletop castle. See Yesterdays Trash is Todays Castle.
More ideas:
- Building Sandcastles: Use a sandbox for the den to create a den sandcastle.
- Castle Made of Building Blocks: Make a castle using modular building blocks such as Legos
Requirement 4: Do a Good Turn
Do a Good Turn.
Help each Tiger choose one small, age-appropriate act of kindness that benefits another person. Remind them that a Good Turn is done willingly and without expecting a reward.
Easy Option: Ask each Tiger to help with one household task, such as setting the table, picking up toys, or carrying groceries, and share what they did at the next meeting. See Knights Do a Good Turn Like Scouts Do.
More resources:
Frequently Asked Questions for the Tiger Good Knights Adventure
What does “courteous behavior” mean for a Tiger Cub Scout?
Courteous behavior means being polite and respectful to everyone around you.
What can we use to make our shields for the Good Knights adventure?
You can use materials like cardboard, paint, and markers to make your shields.
What materials are good for building a castle?
Recycled materials like boxes, tubes, and plastic containers work well for building castles.
Can we build the castle at a den meeting?
Yes, building the castle during a den meeting is a great group activity.
What are some examples of a ‘good turn’?
Examples include picking up litter, helping a neighbor, or making thank-you cards for community workers.
Do we need special tools for any of these activities?
No special tools are needed. Basic craft supplies like scissors, glue, and tape are enough.
How long does the Good Knights adventure usually take to complete?
It depends on the pace of your den, but most dens complete it in one meeting.
Can parents help with the projects?
Yes, parents should help, especially with building the castle and making the shield.
Knights of Today
The Tiger Good Knights Adventure invites Tiger Cub Scouts to step into the shoes of knights, learning about courteous behavior and engaging in creative projects. Through discussions and activities, they explore the values that made knights legendary and apply these lessons to their own lives by emphasizing kindness, bravery, and respect.
In this adventure, Tigers begin by discussing what it means to behave courteously, linking these behaviors to the points of the Scout Law. They learn that being polite and considerate are qualities that everyone, not just knights, should embody. Next, Tigers craft their own shields, incorporating symbols that represent personal or den values, which fosters creativity and personal expression.
Building a small castle from recycled materials teaches them about teamwork and the basics of construction, while also highlighting the importance of recycling. Lastly, by doing a good turn, Tigers put their knightly values into practice, contributing positively to their communities through acts of kindness.
This adventure not only entertains but also educates, instilling a sense of chivalry and community service in young Scouts, helping them develop into responsible and caring individuals.
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