Tiger’s Roar Adventure

Adventure Type: Required
Number of Requirements: 4
Typical Time to Complete: 60–90 minutes, or 1–2 meetings
Parent Involvement: Required for all activities
Preparation Needed: Video access, simple role-play setup
Activity Level: Low to high, varies by activity
Indoor or Outdoor: Mostly indoor, some outdoor possible
Special Requirements: Watch Protect Yourself Rules video with permission
Supplies Snapshot: Device for video, pretend phone, whistle (optional), index cards, pencils

The Tiger’s Roar Adventure helps Tiger Scouts learn how to stay safe in everyday situations. It introduces simple ideas about personal safety in a way that is easy for young children to understand. Tigers learn how to recognize when something is not right and what to do next.

As they work on this adventure, Tigers practice skills they can use right away. They learn how to react if they feel unsafe, what to do if they get lost, and how to ask for help. These are important lessons for their age and help them feel more prepared.

Tigers complete these activities with their adult partners, which builds trust and good communication. Working together makes the lessons easier to remember. By the end, Tigers feel more confident and ready to handle situations safely.

Printable requirements for the Tiger's Roar Adventure

Check off sheet to keep track of your den's progress on the Tiger's Roar Adventure

Printable checkoff sheet for the Tiger Badge (for den or individual use)

Tiger’s Roar Den Meeting Plan

This den meeting plan helps Tigers learn important safety skills while having fun. Through engaging activities like watching a video, playing games, and making snacks, they practice ways to stay safe in everyday situations. Tigers also learn what to do if they feel unsafe, how to call for help, and how to react if they get lost.

Adult partners are involved throughout the meeting, creating a team approach to safety. By the end of the meeting, Tigers will feel more confident about handling emergencies, and parents will know their child is learning valuable life skills.

Get the free Tiger’s Roar den meeting plan here.

Tiger’s Roar Requirement 2: Shout, Run, Tell

With your Tiger adult partner, demonstrate Shout, Run, Tell as explained in the Protect Yourself Rules video.

Teach Tigers to shout, run away, and tell a trusted adult if they feel unsafe. Let them practice saying a strong “No!” and moving quickly to their adult partner.

Easy Option
Have each Tiger shout “No!”, run to their adult partner, and say why they needed help. See Shout, Run, Tell Relay.

Tiger’s Roar Requirement 3: Emergency Services

With your Tiger adult partner, demonstrate how to access emergency services.  

Explain when to call 911 and what to say. Let Tigers practice using a pretend phone so they feel comfortable asking for help.

Easy Option
Each Tiger pretends to call 911 and says their name, location, and what happened.

More options:

• Emergency Services 911 Relay Race
• Smart Phone Emergency Services: Teach Cub Scouts how to use a smart phone to reach emergency services (911) 
• Voice Activated Devices Emergency Services: Teach your Cub Scout how to use your home voice-activated devices to contact emergency services 

Getting Found

With your Tiger adult partner, demonstrate that you know what to do if you get lost or separated.

Teach Tigers what to do if they get lost. Keep it simple with “Stay put and make noise so someone can find you.”

Easy Option
Play a short game where Tigers stay in one spot and call out while an adult “searches” for them.

Teach them SAW:

• S – Stay Put: Teach the Tigers that if they realize they are lost, the first thing they should do is stay where they are. Explain that moving around can make it harder for them to be found.
• A – Answer Loudly: If they hear someone calling their name or searching for them, they should answer loudly. This helps searchers locate them more easily.
• W – Whistle: Show the Tigers how to use a whistle to signal for help. Three sharp blasts on a whistle is a well-known distress signal. If they don’t have a whistle, teach them to make loud noises using their voice or clapping hands.

More resources:

• Emergency Whistle Testing: Cub Scouts will blow whistles and demonstrate how to use the whistle if they get lost.
• Hide and Seek: A twist on hide and seek where after 5 minutes Cub Scouts use methods learned to be found. 
• Pinewood Derby Driver’s License: Cub Scouts create a Pinewood Derby driver’s license that doubles as an ID card.  

The Tiger’s Roar Adventure teaches Tiger Cub Scouts important safety skills. This adventure shows them how to notice danger and what to do when things aren’t safe.

The adventure starts with Tigers watching the “Protect Yourself Rules” video with their adult partners. This video teaches them simple rules about keeping safe. It helps Tigers know when something is wrong and what the warning signs look like.

Next, the Tigers practice the “Shout, Run, Tell” method. This teaches them to shout loudly if something scary happens, run away quickly, and tell a trusted adult what happened. This helps them know how to get help when they need it.

Another important skill they learn is how to call for help in an emergency. They practice using a phone to dial 911, tell where they are, and explain what the problem is. This practice makes them ready to handle real emergencies.

Lastly, Tigers learn what to do if they get lost. They learn the “SAW” steps: Stay Put, Answer Loudly, and Whistle. These steps are easy to remember and help them stay safe until they are found.

The Tiger’s Roar Adventure helps Tigers learn to keep themselves safe. It also makes them feel more confident about handling situations where they might feel scared or unsure. This adventure is a big step in helping them grow into careful and aware young people.