Tiger Cub Den ideas???

Question

Hi everybody! I am a new Tiger Cub Den leader (8 first graders)... I have NEVER done this before so I am starting from square one... (help!!) ... Have any of you ever done this before and can anyone give me any ideas of how we go about doing this?? I will be getting the scouting book on Saturday, but would like anyone who has done this to give me a few tips on activities for the boys when we meet twice a month?? I don't know if we do crafts with the boys or what... Any ideas?? HELLLLLP!!! My son, who is in first grade gave me an evil smile and said, "You're going DOWN!!!!".... (evil laughter followed, so I'm not sure how to take this...)

Answer 1

Hello Mercedes:

Thank you for stepping forward to take on the Tiger Den. Please don't sweat the program, as this has been done many, many times before. There are loads of helps for you through the Scouting system, as well as within your own community. Remember, you are leading a small group of first grade boys, so it doesn't have to be complicated. Your first meeting, you should have a get-2-know each other type of activity, and you can practice the Cub Scout law, handshake, salute, and oath. These will be found in the Tiger handbook and the leader's handbook. Bring a snack. Recruit a family member from each family to be an assistant and to provide a snack each week. Put your Cubmaster's phone number on speed dial.

The BSA sells a "meeting in a box" for around $40/month. This might be a good way to go until you get trained. Get training.

Have fun, keep it simple.

Keep on Scoutin'

Answer 2

Yes, craft projects are a big part of it, its usually best to keep them busy doing something with their hands. Or, when the weather permits, take them outside to play outdoor games....kickball, basketball, tag, hide n seek, etc. Think of things that keep ALL of them involved simultaneoulsly, rather than things like baseball where only one comes to bat at a time, and theres a lot of just standing around. Good Luck!