2026 Gulf Coast Council Lion & Tiger Growl
20th Year Anniversary Event

Join us for the 2026 Lion & Tiger Growl as Gulf Coast Council celebrates the 20th Year Anniversary of this signature Cub Scout event! This event is specially designed for Lion and Tiger Cub Scouts and their partners, with age-appropriate activities and a fun, welcoming introduction to Scouting events.

*Register before Friday, February 6th for a T-shirt. T-shirts may be available for purchase for participants that register on or after Friday, February 6th.*

Location:
Spanish Trail Scout Reservation
315 Pat Covell Rd
Defuniak Springs, FL 32435

Lion Growl

Saturday, February 22, 2026
Saturday Only | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Cost: $30 per person
Includes a T-Shirt*, Program, Patch, Goody Bag, and Saturday Lunch

Arrival: Saturday, 7:00–9:00 AM
Program Begins: 9:00 AM
Who: Lion Cub Scouts and partners only
Meals: Saturday lunch included

No overnight camping for Lion Scouts

Tiger Growl

Friday, February 21 – Sunday, February 23, 2026

Cost: $30 per person
Includes a T-Shirt*, Program, Patch, Goody Bag, and Camping

Arrival: Friday, 4:00–8:00 PM or Saturday, 7:00–9:00 AM

Program Begins: 9:00 AM Saturday
Who: Tiger Cub Scouts and partners only
Meals: Provide your own or purchase a meal wristband per person. Meal wristbands are available for purchase for $25 per person.

Event Director:
Jeff Bennet
(850) 982-5443
cubscoutleader602@yahoo.com

*Register before Friday, February 6th for a T-shirt. T-shirts may be available for purchase for participants that register on or after Friday, February 6th.*