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Tiger – 1st Grade

Let’s Camp Tiger

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Here is the opportunity for Tigers and their adult partners to go on an overnight campout. 

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Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.  

All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scoutingand applicable program literature or manuals.   

Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.  

To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure. 

Review Age Appropriate Guidelines for Scouting Activities before camping. 

When camping: 

  • BALOO training is mandatory for a MINIMUM OF ONE adult on a pack overnighter.  BALOO training consists of an online pre-requisite component in addition to an overnight hand on practical. Scouting America’s Cub Scout level camping policies will be taught along with the discovery of the necessary tools to help units carry out a successful camping experience.   
  • Complete the on-line training “Hazardous Weather” training module that is part of the Position Specific Training for den leaders my.scouting.  If you have already completed den leader, Cubmaster, or pack committee chair training on-line, then you have completed this module.  
  • Watch the Weather Related Safety Moment video (1 minute 48 seconds). 
  • Review Guide to Safe Scouting for camping, 
  • If building a campfire, review Behavior Around Campfires

Complete the following requirements

Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Let’s Camp Tiger.

Requirement 1

Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors.

Requirement 2

Before going on the overnight campout, discuss what type of weather is expected and what type of clothes you should wear.

Requirement 3

Pack up your Cub Scout Six Essentials for the campout.

Requirement 4

Learn a camping skill.

Requirement 5

Attend a council or district Cub Scout overnight camp or attend a campout with your pack.

Requirement 1

Learn about the buddy system and how it works in the outdoors.

Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
3
1
1

Cub Scout buddies work together to stand up while sitting on the floor back-to-back. 

Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
2
2
2

Using an activity sheet identify who is using the buddy system. 

Requirement 2

Before going on the overnight campout, discuss what type of weather is expected and what type of clothes you should wear.

Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
2
2
2

Cub Scouts look at a weather report for the campout. 

Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
5
4
2

Cub Scouts pick out clothes that are appropriate for different types of weather. 

Requirement 3

Pack up your Cub Scout Six Essentials for the campout.

Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
4
4
2

Cub Scouts go on a scavenger hunt to collect Cub Scout Six Essentials. 

Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
3
4
2

Provide Cub Scouts their own Cub Scout Six Essentials. 

Requirement 4

Learn a camping skill.

Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Outdoor
3
3
2

Learn about the different flashlight and flashlight etiquette. 

Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
3
3
2

Cub Scouts will learn about the square knot and attempt to tie it. 

Tiger – 1st Grade
Outdoor
4
3
2

Cub Scout and adult partners will practice setting up a tent. 

Requirement 5

Attend a council or district Cub Scout overnight camp or attend a campout with your pack.

Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Travel
5
5
5

Go camping at your local council camp. 

Tiger – 1st Grade
Travel
5
5
5

Go camping with your pack. 

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