The Tiger rank is for boys and girls who are in first grade or are age 7. To earn the TIGER badge, the child must complete all required adventures with their den or family and two elective adventures of their den or family's choosing. 

The Bobcat badge is the first badge that is earned by all Tiger, Cub, and Webelos Scouts. This badge is required for all Scouts because it involves learning the Cub Scout Promise, the Law of the Pack and other fundamental aspects of Cub Scouting.