How old are Beavers?
Beaver Scouts is for girls and boys aged 6 to 8 years. It’s a chance to make friends, try new activities, discover new interests and start enjoying exciting adventures.
What is the Beaver Scout Promise?
The Beaver Scout Promise is a commitment to the values we share as Scouts. There are different versions to reflect people’s faiths and beliefs.
Read the Beaver Scout Promise.
When do Beavers meet?
Our Beavers meet on Tuesdays from 5:45pm to 7:15pm during term time.
What do Beavers do?
They have fun!
Beavers is all about making friends, trying new things and learning through play. Our Beaver Scouts enjoy a varied programme of activities that helps them build confidence, develop new skills and discover the world around them.
Activities can include:
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Playing games and taking on fun challenges
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Making friends and working together as a team
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Earning badges and learning new skills
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Going on outings and exploring the outdoors
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Making things and getting creative
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Listening to stories and discovering new interests
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Learning about nature and caring for their surroundings
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Helping others and learning about their local community
Beavers are encouraged to try new experiences, celebrate their achievements and develop the confidence to take their next steps into Cub Scouts.
The best way to find out what Beavers get up to is to get in touch with us and see for yourself!
What uniform do Beavers wear?
Beaver Scouts wear a light blue uniform sweatshirt and a group neckerchief (scarf).
Uniform is available from the following suppliers:
You can find out where badges should be sewn onto the uniform using our Beaver Scout uniform guide.
What badges can Beavers earn?
Beaver Scouts can work towards a range of activity badges, challenge awards and other achievements as they learn new skills and discover different interests.
These include:
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Membership Award – recognises joining the section and is awarded as part of the Promise ceremony.
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Joining In Awards – celebrate participation in Scouting over time.
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Challenge Awards – encourage Beavers to try new experiences, work together and develop their skills.
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Chief Scout’s Bronze Award – the highest award in the Beaver Scout section.
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Activity Badges – recognise skills and interests developed through activities such as creativity, nature and practical skills.
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Staged Activity Badges – awards that can be worked towards across different sections, including swimming, music and nights away.
Explore the official Scouts badge scheme.
How do I join Beavers?
We currently operate a waiting list. Please complete our online form to register your interest, and a leader will be in touch when a place becomes available.
