JeffD 10 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 After growing up in scouts - I was excited when I was able to introduce my son to scouting. Though some things have changed (tiger cubs?) - I remember a lot. After asking questions I was persuaded to become the tiger den leader. Since we have 20 tigers I recruited a couple of others to help with the load and share in the fun. I am also lucky in that we have a good group of energetic and enthusiastic adults. We almost have all of the bobcat requirements for all of the kids and so far. From what I have read here I am trying to make sure I get all of the needed info. I have already completed the fast start, tiger den leader and new leader training. So I am officially trained. Looking forward to roundtable and other ideas for keeping it somple and fun. Feel free to point me in the right way Most of all I am excited to share everything with my son that I was able to experience in scouts. Link to post Share on other sites
Aquila calva 10 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Welcome to the Forum. Congratulations on getting trained. You sound a lot like me when my son joined Tiger Cubs in 1997. There were 46 boys who signed up that day. It has been a great adventure, and still is! Have fun Scouting. Link to post Share on other sites
gwd-scouter 11 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Welcome Jeff. Being a Tiger Den Leader was one of the most fun adult leader positions for me. Always nice to hear the scouting tradition continues and I hope you and your son enjoy your time together. Link to post Share on other sites
ScoutNut 147 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 From one Tiger leader to another - Welcome Jeff! 20 Tigers - WOW! That's quite a big crowd (40 folks!) to have in one room at the same time. I can just picture the Living Circle! Have you given any consideration to splitting into 2 dens? I'm doing pretty good this year with 10 Tigers (possible 13, we have 3 Cub sibs whose families are a bit slow to get things moving). If you have not done your scrapbook yet, here is a great starter page: http://www.crayola.com/activitybook/print.cfm?id=625 You give one to each Tiger & his Partner. They are to draw themselves & what their hobbies are (what they like to do). Then you go around and have everyone introduce themselves & tell about their picture. A great ice breaker & the page can even be used as a gathering activity. This might be a bit time consuming with 40 people! Link to post Share on other sites
SemperParatus 1 Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Best of luck to you. May the trail you follow be long and enjoyable. Link to post Share on other sites
JeffD 10 Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 we have actually split into 3 dens - though for the past couple meetings we have participated together. right now - just getting the hang of things and trying to find the happy medium between the parents signing off to get a bunch of awards right off the bat and the right amount of participation. Link to post Share on other sites
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