Tiger Den Night-of Cheat Sheets — 2026–2027¶

One card per meeting: logistics, materials, run of show, and the at-home assignment to read at closing. Print the set (or just tonight's card) — full activity instructions are in the complete playbook.

Meeting 1 — Bobcat Tiger (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: None — this is the first meeting of the year

Materials¶

Name tags + markers (first-meeting essential — you won't know everyone yet)
Tiger handbooks (remind families to bring; have 1–2 spare copies)
Popsicle sticks, 9 per Scout + 9 per adult partner (for Scout Oath puzzle)
Markers, enough to share
Index cards, ~12 cards for den
Painters tape (3 rolls) — for Tiger Maze floor activity
Blindfolds or neckerchiefs, 1 per adult partner
Parent handout: "How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide" — download at scouting.org/training/youth-protection/parents-guides/ and print one per family, or confirm delivery via Scoutbook
Protect Yourself Rules video (Tiger): vimeo.com/325064660 — the youth-facing companion to the Parent's Guide; show only with parent/guardian permission

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Name tags + draw your tiger	Den Leader	Each Scout draws a tiger (or themselves) on a name tag while others arrive
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony + Cub Scout sign	Den Leader	Demonstrate sign; explain "two fingers = wolf ears; when you see this, everyone stops and listens"; practice as a group
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: Me Too game	All pairs	High-energy get-to-know-you game; adults participate fully
6:48	12 min	Activity 2: Scout Oath popsicle puzzle	All pairs	Adults write on sticks; pairs work to put Scout Oath in order
7:00	10 min	Activity 3: Tiger Maze	All	Tape maze on floor; Scouts guide blindfolded adult partner; Scout Law discussion
7:10	8 min	Activity 4: Do Your Best handbook activity	All pairs	Handbook p. 8–9; each Scout shares a "Do Your Best" moment
7:18	7 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Hand out Parent's Guide; explain the at-home requirement
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Tell parents about the Parent's Guide; answer questions; mention the Fall Family Campout

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Before our next meeting, please complete the activities in the booklet 'How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide' at home together with your Scout. This includes identifying five trusted adults in your Scout's life — write them in the Tiger handbook on page 23. This is a required part of Bobcat and it has to be done at home. Bring your handbook to every meeting."

Meeting 2 — Let's Camp Tiger (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Fall Family Campout

Materials¶

Tiger handbooks (pp. 39–43)
Crayons, enough to share
One small backpack or day bag (for relay race)
Assortment of seasonal clothes for relay race: t-shirt, shorts, poncho or rain jacket, hat, long pants, wool socks, long-sleeve shirt, winter coat, skull cap, hoodie
Cub Scout Six Essentials display items: filled water bottle, small first aid kit, whistle, flashlight, sunscreen, trail mix (one set works fine for the whole den)
3 ft. red paracord + 3 ft. blue paracord per Scout-adult pair (for square knot)
Optional: square knot example tied in two colors to display
Parent handout: Fall Campout packing checklist (create or download from Pack files)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Buddy tic-tac-toe	Den Leader	Scouts pair up immediately; draw tic-tac-toe grids on paper
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Recite Scout Oath; ask if anyone remembers any lines from the popsicle sticks
6:40	8 min	Activity 1: Buddy system — back-to-back get-up	All pairs	Tigers and adults try to stand up back-to-back with arms locked
6:48	10 min	Activity 2: Clothing relay race	All	Den leader calls a season; Scouts sprint to grab appropriate clothes
6:58	10 min	Activity 3: Six Essentials scavenger hunt	All pairs	Hidden items around room; den finds them as a team
7:08	8 min	Activity 4: Square knot	All pairs	Each pair ties a square knot with two-color paracord
7:16	9 min	Closing: Campout preview	Den Leader	Check the weather forecast; hand out packing checklist; discuss what to expect
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm campout RSVPs; remind: every Tiger needs an adult at camp

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"The Fall Family Campout is coming up soon. Before you go, pack your Six Essentials with your Scout: water bottle, whistle, flashlight, sunscreen, trail mix, and a small first aid kit. Check the packing list I gave you tonight. Every Tiger needs a parent or guardian at the campout. If your family can't make it, let me know so we can plan ahead."

Meeting 3 — Tigers in the Wild (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM — this meeting is held outside or begins outside · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria grounds or safe walking route nearby — scout it before the meeting

Pack tie-in: Outdoor/nature energy aligned with the Rocket Launch Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Wild or domestic relay	Den Leader	Stuffed animals in two baskets; Den Leader calls "wild!" or "domestic!" — Scout runs to grab the right one
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Recite Scout Oath; ask who can say any of the lines from memory
6:40	5 min	Six Essentials check + Outdoor Code	Den Leader	Hold up each essential; introduce the four C's of the Outdoor Code (handbook p. 13)
6:45	20 min	Outdoor walk: I Spy natural vs. manmade	All pairs	Walk using Six Essentials; adult partners lead an I Spy game
7:05	10 min	Activity: Pinecone bird feeder	All pairs	Make take-home bird feeders; discuss trees
7:15	10 min	Handbook activity + closing	All pairs	Handbook p. 17 (draw one natural + one manmade thing from walk); p. 18 (tree activity)
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Hang bird feeders outside; at-home assignment

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"No required homework this week — great job on the walk tonight! If your Scout wants to keep going, look for animals near your home this week and try to decide: wild or domestic? Bring your handbook to Meeting 4."

Meeting 4 — Tiger's Roar (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: None; personal safety focus

Materials¶

Device + internet connection to play "Protect Yourself Rules — Tiger" video (vimeo.com/325064660, 13 min) — download in advance if WiFi is unreliable
Index cards, 8 cards total (pre-written with 911 scenarios — see Activity 2)
Tiger handbooks (pp. 22–24)
Pencils, 1 per Scout-adult pair
Whistles — ask Scouts to bring the whistle from their Six Essentials kit

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Freeze dance	Den Leader	Music plays; Scouts dance; when it stops, everyone freezes
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; remind Scouts to bring whistles
6:40	13 min	Protect Yourself Rules video	All	Watch together; all adult partners present; no pausing unless needed
6:53	7 min	Activity 1: Shout, Run, Tell relay	All	Scouts practice the three steps physically
7:00	8 min	Activity 2: When do you call 911?	All pairs	Scenario relay race with index cards
7:08	7 min	Activity 3: Whistle — Stay, Answer, Whistle	All	Scouts blow three short blasts; practice SAW if lost
7:15	5 min	Handbook activity	All pairs	Trusted adults list, p. 23; at-home: complete with five trusted adults
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Remind parents to complete trusted adults list at home if not done

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"One at-home task from tonight: if your Scout doesn't already have five trusted adults listed in their handbook on page 23, complete that together this week. The five trusted adults are people — outside your household — that your Scout can go to if they ever feel unsafe. Write their names and phone numbers in the handbook. Bring the handbook to our next meeting."

Meeting 5 — Team Tiger (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Leaf Raking at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez

Materials¶

Standard deck of playing cards, 1 per 4 participants (or enough for small groups)
Tables and chairs for Go Fish card game
Volunteer sign-up reminder for the Leaf Raking (confirm time/location with Ben)
Tiger handbooks (for Den Greeter job assignment in closing)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Rock-Paper-Scissors tournament	Den Leader	Bracket-style; winners advance; adults participate
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; brief discussion: "What does 'helping other people at all times' mean to a 1st grader?"
6:40	15 min	Activity 1: Go Fish + rules discussion	All pairs	Play at least one round; debrief on why rules matter
6:55	10 min	Activity 2: Good sportsmanship — Tiger Charades	All	Two teams; Scout Law themes on cards
7:05	10 min	Preview: Leaf Raking	Den Leader	Explain the service project; discuss what job each Scout wants to do
7:15	5 min	Handbook activity: Den job	All pairs	Each Scout-adult pair picks a team job at home (handbook activity)
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm Leaf Raking attendance; logistics

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Two things before next meeting: First, this Saturday is our Leaf Raking service project at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church. Wear work clothes and closed-toe shoes, bring gloves if you have them, and meet us there at [time — confirm with Ben]. This counts as the Team Tiger service project requirement. Second, this week at home, choose a 'team job' — something your Scout can do to help the family, like setting the table or taking out recycling — and do it at least once. Tell us about it at the next meeting."

Meeting 6 — Tiger Bites (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Gratitude Night Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Leaf Raking debrief	Den Leader	Each Scout shares one thing they did at the service project
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; "To keep myself physically strong" — what does that mean?
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Five food groups snack sort	All pairs	Scouts bring snacks; sort by food group; share and eat
6:50	8 min	Activity 2: Hand washing	All	Proper technique; time it against the Scout Oath + Scout Law
6:58	15 min	Activity 3: Red Light / Green Light (30 min of activity)	All	Giant active game; combine with another quick game to reach 30 min total
7:13	7 min	Activity 4: Bedtime routine	All pairs	Handbook p. 20–21; discuss sleep hours for 1st graders
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Gratitude Night Pack Meeting coming up; mention it

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"No required homework this week — all Tiger Bites requirements were completed tonight! Pack Meeting is next Wednesday — Gratitude Night. Full Class A uniform. We'll see you there."

Meeting 7 — Designed by Tiger (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: STEM/Holiday build energy; bridges to the STEM Carnival Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Index cards (about 20 per Scout-adult pair)
Tape (1 roll per pair — masking or painter's tape)
12 paperclips per pair
Scissors (youth-sized, 1 per Scout)
1 small weight or book to test bridge strength (for bridge-building challenge)
Markers, crayons
Tiger handbooks (for Designed by Tiger adventure, p. 31–36)
Ruler, 1 per pair (optional, for measurement)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Card tower competition	Den Leader	Each Scout builds the tallest tower they can with 10 index cards and no tape — see how long it stands
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; "Mentally awake — what does that mean? Tonight we're going to use our brains."
6:40	5 min	Intro: What is design?	Den Leader	Handbook p. 31–32; "What do you think before you build?"
6:45	25 min	Main build: Index card bridge challenge	All pairs	Can your bridge hold a book? Design, test, improve
7:10	5 min	Gallery walk	All	Each pair presents their bridge and explains one thing they changed
7:15	5 min	Handbook activity	All pairs	Draw design + describe what it does, p. 33
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Preview: next week we design Pinewood Derby cars
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Remind about PWD car design next week; bring handbook

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Next Wednesday we start working on our Pinewood Derby cars. Before that meeting, have your Scout look at the Pinewood Derby website (scoutshop.org/pinewood-derby) with you and sketch one or two car shape ideas in the Tiger handbook on page 45. Just a simple drawing — there's no wrong answer. We'll use it as our starting point at the next meeting."

Meeting 8 — Race Time Tiger, Part 1: Design (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: PWD Car Kit Distribution Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Tiger handbooks (p. 45 — car design template)
Pencils + crayons/markers (for car sketching)
Index cards for rules memory game (pre-written — see Activity 2)
Printout of basic Pinewood Derby rules from Pack or from scoutlife.org/official-rules (confirm Pack-specific rules with Ben)
Examples: photos of past PWD cars from Pack history (optional, but motivating)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Fastest paper airplane	Den Leader	Each Scout makes and flies a paper airplane; measure whose goes farthest
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; "What is the Pinewood Derby?" — let Scouts explain to each other
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Rules memory game	All	Match Pinewood Derby rules on index cards; play twice
6:50	20 min	Activity 2: Car design	All pairs	Sketch car shape on handbook p. 45; choose name and color scheme
7:10	10 min	Activity 3: Good sportsmanship roleplay	All	Act out scenarios from Race Time Tiger adventure file
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm PWD kit-distribution Pack meeting attendance

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"This Wednesday is our Pack Meeting — please attend! We're distributing Pinewood Derby car kits. Every Scout who wants to race needs to be there to get their kit. After you get the kit, keep it in the box — don’t open it until our build meeting (Meeting 9). Bring your handbook too."

Meeting 9 — Race Time Tiger, Part 2: Build (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria — or a parent's workshop if available and accessible

Pack tie-in: STEM Carnival Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Show your design	Den Leader	Each Scout shows their handbook sketch to the group; quick recap
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; safety briefing: "Adults use the saw. Scouts sand and paint."
6:40	15 min	Step 1: Cutting (adults) + sanding (Scouts)	Parallel	Adults cut car shapes at safe station; Scouts begin sanding pre-cut blanks or wait to sand their cut car
6:55	20 min	Step 2: Paint + decorate	All pairs	First coat; Scouts choose colors; second coat if time allows
7:15	8 min	Step 3: Wheel assembly intro	All pairs	If paint is dry: attach wheels; otherwise show the process and assign as at-home
7:23	7 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Weight check reminders; weigh-in date
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Explain the weigh-in process; the race

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Finish your Pinewood Derby car at home this week! After the paint dries, attach the wheels with your adult partner (see the instruction sheet in the kit). Check the weight — it must be 5 oz. or less. Bring the car to the Pack weigh-in [date — confirm with Ben]. The race is at the Pinewood Derby Pack Meeting. The STEM Carnival Pack Meeting is coming up — see you there!"

Meeting 10 — Tiger Circles (Required)¶

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: None; reflective post-holiday meeting

Materials¶

Tiger handbooks (pp. 25–27)
Crayons and colored pencils (generous supply — drawing is the main activity)
Index cards or small blank paper (for kindness cards)
Envelopes, 1 per Scout (for mailing kindness cards home)
Scissors (youth-sized)
Stickers, foam stamps, or decorations for cards

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Draw your favorite holiday food	All pairs	Crayons and paper ready as Scouts arrive; low-key creative start
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; "Reverent — what does that word mean? It means you respect what's important to your family."
6:40	20 min	Activity 1: Family traditions drawing	All pairs	Handbook p. 25–26; Scout draws favorite faith tradition holiday or celebration
7:00	15 min	Activity 2: Kindness card	All pairs	Make a card for someone they love; cut out card from p. 27 or make freehand
7:15	5 min	Sharing	All	2–3 Scouts share their drawing; no pressure on the rest
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	✅ Announce: all 6 required adventures are now complete!
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Remind: Service project (Req. 4) was Leaf Raking — confirm logged

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Tonight we finished our last required adventure — congratulations! Your Tiger Scout has completed all 6 required adventures. Now for the last piece of Tiger Circles: attend any religious service or meaningful family gathering that's important to your family. This can be your regular church, a prayer group, a family celebration, or any gathering where your family expresses reverence. When you've attended, let me know so I can log it in Scoutbook. There's no rush — anytime before April works."

"BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: After tonight, your Scout only needs 2 elective adventures to earn the Tiger badge of rank — and we've already completed Let's Camp, Race Time Part 1, and Race Time Part 2. That's 3 electives already! Your Scout has earned the Tiger badge. We'll celebrate at our May Graduation Pack Meeting."

Meeting 11 — Sky Is the Limit (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria — primarily indoor; optional nighttime viewing outside at the end

Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby energy (building toward the race)

Materials¶

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Star count — how many dots can you connect?	All pairs	Dot patterns on paper; each pair makes their own constellation and names it
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; "Tonight we're looking at the night sky — but first, let's build our own stars"
6:40	5 min	Intro: What's in the night sky?	Den Leader	Stars vs. planets vs. satellites vs. meteors; handbook pp. 52–53
6:45	20 min	Main activity: Can-Stellation craft	All pairs	Hammer constellation into tin can; project on ceiling with flashlight
7:05	10 min	Outdoor viewing (if clear sky)	All	Night sky scavenger hunt; find Big Dipper or Orion; binoculars if available
7:15	5 min	Wrap-up: Constellation sharing	All	Dim lights; each pair projects their can constellation; others guess which one
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Pinewood Derby — weigh-in reminder

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Pinewood Derby is at our Pack Meeting! Make sure your car is assembled, painted, and weighs 5 oz. or less. Weigh-in is [date/time — confirm with Ben]. If you need help, reach out this week. Also — this is a great week to do a backyard stargazing session with your Scout. Orion is easy to find in the winter sky: look for three stars in a row."

Meeting 12 — Catch-Up / Flex¶

Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Pinewood Derby car finishing; weigh-in prep

Materials¶

Tiger handbooks (review advancement with each Scout)
Scoutbook access (laptop or phone) — check status for each Scout
PWD car finishing supplies if needed: paint, sandpaper, weights, scale
Active game supplies: none needed (floor games work fine)
Crows and Cranes or Steal the Bacon for flex game time

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Crows and Cranes	Den Leader	High-energy team game to burn arrival energy
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath
6:40	20 min	Advancement review (individual check-ins)	Den Leader	Go through each Scout's handbook with their adult partner; identify any gaps
7:00	15 min	PWD car finishing	Pairs who need it	Paint, weights, wheel check; others play
7:15	5 min	Quick game	All	Crows and Cranes or similar
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm PWD weigh-in date and time; celebrate advancement

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"This week: make sure your Pinewood Derby car is finished and at the correct weight (5 oz. or less). Weigh-in is [date/time]. The race is at our Pack Meeting — full Class A uniform. If you have any outstanding adventure requirements, let's get those done this week."

Meeting 13 — Rank Celebration + Catch-Up¶

Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Blue & Gold Banquet

Materials¶

Advancement loops/pins to present (coordinate with Ben about supply)
Simple treats or drinks if the charter building allows food
Paper and markers for skit planning
Index cards for skit script if needed
Blue & Gold RSVP reminder

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Name that Scout Law (charades)	Den Leader	One Scout acts out a point of Scout Law; others guess
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath — by now most Scouts should know most of it from memory
6:40	15 min	Advancement celebration	Den Leader	Present loops and pins; congratulate each Scout individually
6:55	20 min	Blue & Gold skit planning + practice	All	Choose, script, and rehearse a den skit for the banquet
7:15	5 min	Final catch-up check	Den Leader	Sign off any remaining requirements
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Blue & Gold logistics; RSVP deadline

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Blue & Gold Banquet — please RSVP by [date, ask Ben for deadline]. Full Class A uniform. The Tigers will be performing their skit. Practice the lines at home this week so we're ready! See you at our next meeting."

Meeting 14 — Champions for Nature Tiger, Part 1 (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria — with a short outdoor walk

Pack tie-in: Spring nature theme; aligns with Scouting for Food

Materials¶

Tiger handbooks (pp. 29–30)
Crayons and pencils
Assorted everyday items for sorting: toothpick (renewable), cotton towel (renewable), glass cup (renewable), plastic bag (nonrenewable), AA battery (nonrenewable), aluminum foil (nonrenewable)
Dry-erase board and markers (for 3 R's Pictionary)
Optional: small potted plant or seed packet for each Scout (to keep for Part 2)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Scouts bring 3 everyday items from home	All	Sort them on a table — which are made from renewable resources?
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath
6:40	10 min	Activity 1: Renewable vs. non-renewable sorting	All pairs	Handbook pp. 29–30; sort the items brought from home
6:50	15 min	Activity 2: 3 R's Pictionary	Two teams	Draw recycle/reuse/reduce items; team guesses
7:05	10 min	Activity 3: 3 R's scavenger walk	All	Walk around the building; call out an R, pairs find something in 10 seconds
7:15	5 min	Preview: Service project option for Part 2	Den Leader	Plant butterfly-attracting plants or conduct a clothing drive next month
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Spring campout preview

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Between now and our next meeting, look at your recycling and trash at home with your Scout. Can you find 3 things that could have been recycled or reused instead of thrown away? No written assignment — just notice it together. Spring Family Campout is coming up — watch for details from Ben."

Meeting 15 — Champions for Nature Tiger, Part 2 (Elective ⭐)¶

Date: Wednesday, April 7, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria + outdoors (planting)

Pack tie-in: Spring outdoor theme; spring campout

Materials¶

Potted plants or seedlings (1 per Scout-adult pair) — butterfly bush, coneflower, milkweed, or lavender
Small shovels or trowels (1 per pair)
Work gloves (1 pair per Scout and adult)
Watering can or hose access
Cub Scout Six Essentials (for any outdoor work)
Handwashing station access after planting
Camera or phone for group photo

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Who can name a pollinator?	Den Leader	Write answers on whiteboard; bees, butterflies, moths, beetles, birds
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath
6:40	5 min	Intro: Why pollinators matter	Den Leader	"Plants need pollinators to grow. When we plant flowers pollinators love, we help nature."
6:45	25 min	Main activity: Planting	All pairs	Each pair plants their plant in the designated area
7:10	10 min	Handbook completion + group photo	All	Handbook p. 29–30 if not done; group photo with plants
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader	Spring campout preview
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Campout logistics; campout prep meeting next week

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Spring Family Campout is coming up. Watch for Ben’s packing list and site information. Our campout prep meeting (Meeting 16) — bring your Six Essentials, your handbook, and any questions about camping. Also: if your Scout wants to water the plants we put in today, let them know where they are — they planted it, they can watch it grow."

Meeting 16 — Spring Campout Prep¶

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Spring Family Campout

Materials¶

Campout packing checklist (get from Ben or create from Six Essentials + sleeping gear)
Weather app access
Six Essentials display items
Red and blue paracord for square knot review (revisit from Meeting 2)
Paper and markers for campfire skit planning

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Campout charades	All	Act out camping activities (roasting marshmallows, setting up a tent, spotting a deer)
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath; "We're going camping in 9 days!"
6:40	10 min	Gear review: Six Essentials + packing list	All pairs	Each Scout packs a mock backpack from displayed items; check the list
6:50	10 min	Weather check + what to wear	All	Pull up the forecast at the campsite; review layering
7:00	10 min	Campfire program: skit or song practice	All	Review Blue & Gold skit or create a new campfire skit
7:10	5 min	Square knot review	All pairs	Quick refresher with paracord
7:15	5 min	Campout logistics	Den Leader	Carpooling, arrival time, meal plan, rules for Tigers
7:20	5 min	Closing + at-home assignment	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Confirm RSVPs; discuss any gear needs; buddy families if possible

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Spring Campout is coming up! Pack your Six Essentials and sleeping gear this week using the packing list. Every Tiger needs a parent or guardian at the campout — no drop-offs. If your family needs a tent or gear, let me know this week and I'll help connect you with another family who has extra. Check-in is [time — confirm with Ben]."

Meeting 17 — Retrospective + Advancement Review¶

Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria

Pack tie-in: Graduation Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Tiger handbooks (review with each family)
Scoutbook Plus access (confirm all requirements logged for every Scout)
Photo collage or slideshow if you have photos from the year (optional but lovely)
Simple snack if allowed at charter building

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Photo gallery walk	All	Print or display photos from the year's meetings/campouts
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath — ask if any Scout can say the whole thing from memory
6:40	20 min	Advancement review (individual)	Den Leader	Sit with each Scout-adult pair; confirm all adventures are signed and logged
7:00	10 min	"Best memory" share	All	Each Scout shares one memory from the year
7:10	5 min	Scoutbook final check	Den Leader	Log anything remaining tonight
7:15	5 min	Preview: Graduation Pack Meeting	Den Leader	What to expect; full Class A uniform
7:20	5 min	Closing	Den Leader
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Thank families for their partnership this year

At-Home Assignment — read at closing¶

"Graduation Pack Meeting is coming up — full Class A uniform. Your Tiger Scout will cross the bridge and receive their Tiger badge of rank. Bring the whole family if you can. It's a big night. See you at our final den meeting."

Meeting 18 — Celebration Meeting¶

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2027 · Time: 6:30–7:30 PM · Location: Waverly Elementary School cafeteria — or outside if weather permits

Pack tie-in: Graduation Pack Meeting

Materials¶

Ingredients for s'mores OR popsicles OR a treat the den chooses (confirm any allergies)
Paper + markers for "What I Want to Be as a Wolf" name badges (they're becoming Wolves next year)
Ribbons or stickers for awards
Thank-you cards (for Scout to give adult partner)

Run of Show¶

Time	Duration	Segment	Lead	Notes
6:30	5 min	Pre-opening: Draw your favorite Tiger memory	All	Quick sketch; display on a table
6:35	5 min	Opening ceremony	Den Leader	Scout Oath — full group, from memory
6:40	15 min	Activity: "What I want to be as a Wolf" badges	All pairs	Each Scout makes a badge with their name and something they want to do as a Wolf next year
6:55	5 min	Thank-you cards for adult partners	All	Scouts make or sign a card for their adult partner
7:00	10 min	Treat time	All	S'mores, popsicles, or den-chosen celebration treat
7:10	8 min	Den Leader reflection + send-off	Den Leader	Share one specific memory about each Scout; thank families
7:18	7 min	Closing ceremony	All	Final Scout Oath and Law together; optional: Tiger roar send-off
7:25	5 min	Parent handoff	Den Leader	Graduation Pack Meeting; anything families should bring