Tigers Rule and Others Drool! Save the date until registration opens up. This is the graduation ceremony for all Tiger Cubs.
Tiger Cub Safari is a 24-hour, overnight camping experience for Tigers and an adult partner. We discourage making it a family event with both parents and do not allow siblings, unless they are also Tigers.
The bonding value and the growth of trust and appreciation that the weekend can generate can be spoiled by making it just another family outing. It also detracts from its uniqueness in the Tiger's life.
It is the only opportunity that Tigers or Cub Scouts can camp at a Boy Scout camp until they cross over. We feature six stations at which the Tigers and adults are given some short instruction and the opportunity to try their hand at the activity.
EDUCATE
Show the future leaders how to build dens and packs, plus teach such basics as the proper “Sign”,
“Salute”
and “Handshake.”
REINFORCE SCOUTING'S VALUES
Leading by example; inspirational ceremonies; importance of trained leaders.
RETENTION
Show the youth what they can look forward to in Scouting; what Scouting can do for families; and
show the
opportunities available to them.
All of this while giving the tigers a fun and safe experience.
CAMP WELCOME
Safari Cheers
Staff Introductions + Program Overview
Opening Colors
LUNCH
PROGRAM ROTATION
Waterfront
Nature/Fishing
Crafts
Archery
BB Guns
Safari Course
DINNER
CAMPFIRE
CRACKER BARREL
OPENING FLAGS
BREAKFAST
INTERFAITH WORSHIP
AKELA MOMENT
OPEN STATION FREE TIME
CAMPERS GO HOME
Deep in the rolling wilds of Wente Scout Reservation live fearsome creatures that no one can tame! They wander the forest howling and yelling with sheer delight; these adventurous creatures are TIGER CUBS! Tigers on Safari shoot bows and arrows for bulls-eyes, run obstacle courses most people would never dare try, and explore Nature and go fishing by the lake! But most of all, Tigers have FUN!
WSR is located in the rolling hills of Mendocino County outside of Willits, CA. This 2200-acre "Scout resort" has an 80-acre lake offering great opportunities for camping and the outdoor experience. In addition to operating seven weeks of Scouts BSA Summer camp, one week of Family Adventure Camp, three weekends of Family Vacation Camp, and the world-famous Tiger Cub Safari overnight program, Wente is available for unit use throughout the year. There are 14 large campsite areas with campfire rings, latrines, picnic tables, and drinking water.
Founded in 1984, Tiger Cub Safari has done as many as three weekends each year. Despite the fact Wente Scout Reservation in Northern California is more than a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area, hundreds of Tigers and their adult partners continue to come each year because of the word-of-mouth experience of past attendees. Many of them continue to come back with their other children once they reach the rank of Tiger. Since this camp has been around since 1984, we are even seeing our Tigers come back with Tigers of their own.
Year after year, this camp continues to be the highlight of the year for Tigers cubs across San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. We have hosted attendees from 11 different councils, including as far away as Wisconsin, Illinois and Texas. The spring issue of Scouting magazine has generated inquiries from over 30 councils.
We hope you find your experience with Tiger Cub Safari to be as valuable to your council's Scouting program as we have found.
"We often remember our firsts, and this camp is designed to make these firsts great memories for life."
