The 17 Big Ideas
#6 - Know Your Community
 
 
 
 
Note to Adults:
  One of the underlying purposes of the Boy Scouts of America is to develop responsible citizenship in boys. This begins with an understanding of their community. As you explore your community with your Tiger Cub and your Tiger Cub den, you will be giving him and others a better understanding of the environment in which they live. Boys will develop a deeper appreciation of their community and how it works.
 
  Activity Suggestions for Families:
   1. Take a town hike and draw a map of the trip.
 
   2. Take a town bike trip and make a map of it.
 
   3. Plan a stay-at-home vacation, finding new places to see and visit in your area.
 
   4. Teach your Tiger Cub to read a road map.
 
   5. Get a library card for your Tiger Cub and find out about all the things your library offers.
 
   6. Have a block party.
 
   7. Visit a place of worship different than your own.
 
   8. Invite your pastor or rabbi to dinner.
 
   9. Visit your neighbors.
 
  10. Try one of your own ideas.
 
 
  Activity Suggestions for the Tiger Cub Den:
  1. Visit a retirement home.
 
  2. Visit museums, zoos, or historical sites.
 
  3. Visit an airport.
 
  4. Visit a bakery, restaurant, or store.
 
  5. Visit a fire station.
 
  6. Visit a hospital.
 
  7. Have a scavenger hunt.
 
  8. Visit the local recreation department and find out about community recreation programs.
 
  9. Visit a park or city hall.
 

 Idea 5
Tiger Home
 Idea 7
 
 

Last Updated: 9/30/00 JRC