Beavers - 6 to 8 years
Beavers - 6 to 8 years
Try new things. Make new friends. Joining Beavers is just the beginning of your big adventure.
Who are Beavers?
Who are Beavers?
Beavers are young people aged 6 to 8 who:
Master new skills and try new things
Have fun and go on adventures
Make friends
Are curious about the world around them
Help others and make a difference, on their own doorsteps and beyond
Every week, they gather in a group called the Beaver Colony to hop, skip and jump their way through lots of different games and activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.
Being a Beaver
Being a Beaver
When you join Beavers, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things. Here's everything you need to know:
What do Beavers do?
What do Beavers do?
Being a Beaver is all about growing and learning in small but mighty ways. Here are some of the things you’ll get up to with your new friends. Exploring the great outdoors: You’ll spend lots of time outside with the Beaver Colony. Together, you might build a den, or go on a trip to the seaside, or host a Beaver sleepover beneath the stars. And even though you might not be ready to climb Mount Everest just yet, you’re guaranteed to have plenty of adventures on your own doorstop, because being a Beaver is all about making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are.Trying new activities and learning new things: Going to Beavers is very different from going to school. Instead of learning from books, you’ll figure the world out by exploring, playing and doing. The most important skills you’ll learn at Beavers are the ones that will make you feel super strong standing on your own two feet. We call these character skills. They include things like integrity – which means being honest and doing what you think is right – and initiative – which means knowing how to take the lead on something without being asked. It’s all about having the courage to try new things and learn from them.Helping others: Beavers work as a team to help other people, in their local communities and beyond. Whether they’re changing the whole world or helping a friend take the leap to try something new on a rainy Tuesday night, they always lend a hand.
When do Beavers meet?
When do Beavers meet?
Our Beaver Colony meets on a Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 in the evening. They also do activities and have nights away at weekends throughout the year.
Who leads Beavers?
Who leads Beavers?
Our Colony is made up of young people aged 6 to 8, led by an adult Beaver leader. Other adult volunteers are on hand to supervise activities, share their skills and keep everyone safe.Within the Colony, each Beavers is also part of a Lodge. A Lodge is a smaller group of Beavers, headed up by a young person who takes on a peer leadership role (sometimes known as a Lodge Leader or Junior Leader). Being a peer leader is about being a superhero for a little while – doing things like welcoming new people to the Colony, being extra helpful during a camp, or taking charge of a game or activity. Everyone takes it in turns to take on the challenge.
Promises & ceremonies
Promises & ceremonies
As well as enjoying plenty of adventures, being a Beaver is about exploring who you are and what you stand for. These are big ideas, and when you join the Colony, you’ll start thinking about them by making a promise. A promise is a set of words that mean something to you, which you try to follow everyday.Making the promise is a big celebration within the Colony. Every time a new Beaver decides to join, they chat through their promise with their leader before saying it out loud in front of their fellow Beavers. Family and friends might come along to see this, too. Doing this is called being ‘invested’ into Beavers, and it usually takes place once you’ve had a few weeks to settle in.Everyone is unique but there are some things all Beavers agree on – such as treating everyone with kindness and promising to do their best. Depending on their own beliefs, they might also promise to live by their faith.Beavers choose the promise that best suits them.
Uniform & badges
Uniform & badges
On your first night at Beavers, you’ll be taking part in lots of activities, and should just wear something you feel comfortable in.Eventually, you’ll get your own Beaver uniform to wear to meetings and on trips and nights away. Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone to feel a part of the Colony. It also gives you a place to show off all the Beaver badges you earn.For Beavers, the uniform consists of a blue sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and our green and yellow scarf to represent our group.
How much does it cost?
How much does it cost?
The cost of going to Beavers is covered by a termly charge, known as subscriptions or subs. Trips, camps and activities that take place away from the usual meeting place are usually charged separately, and you will also need to buy a uniform and a scarf once you are ready to be invested.Beavers is designed to be an accessible and affordable way for young people to learn lots of new skills through a single membership. Nobody should feel excluded from Beaver activities because of money worries. If you’re concerned about costs, you should speak to our leaders in confidence, to see what we can do to help. In most cases, support is available to make sure nobody misses out.
Joining Beavers
Joining Beavers
As a thriving and active Scout Group, all of our sections usually operate a waiting list. If you are interested in joining as a young person then please complete the form and a Leader will be in touch to discuss this further and let you know what the next steps are.