What to Beavers do?

 

'The best thing we did was swim in the rain. I wasn't even sure we were allowed to, but it was brilliant! I mean we were wet anyway, so I guess it didn't matter too much about the weather.'

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Beavers are our youngest members, and generally meet for an hour per week. They enjoy all that Scouting has to offer; being introduced to outdoor activities, having the opportunity to be creative, explore their local community and experience the excitement of a Beaver Scout Sleepover with their friends.

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The Beaver Colony is the first and youngest section of the Scout Group. Beaver Scouts are young people aged between 6 and 8 years old.  There is core flexibility in the age range:  young people can join from age 5¾, and can move to Cubs between age 7½ and 8½.  It may sometimes be appropriate to extend this flexibility for young people with additional needs.

 

Structure

A Beaver Colony may be organised into smaller groups called Lodges. Lodges can be used in a number of ways to facilitate the organisation of the Beaver Scout Colony. They may provide a ‘home’ area for Beaver Scouts to gather at points at the start, during or at the end of the Colony meeting. We have 12 Beaver Scout Colonies in our District, 3 in Sawbridgeworth, 1 in Much Hadham and 8 in Bishop’s Stortford.

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Activities

During their time in the Colony, Beaver Scouts will get a chance to try a wide range of different activities as well as going on trips, days out, and on sleepovers. Participation, rather than meeting set standards, is the key approach, and there are a range of badges and challenge awards that Beaver Scouts can gain to recognise their achievements. 

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The Beaver Scout Promise

There are a number of variations of the Beaver Scout Promise to reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes, and nationalities, in the UK within Scouting. 

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For Christians, Jews and Sikhs

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love God.

 

For Hindus and Buddhists

I promise to do my best
to be kind and helpful
and to love my Dharma.

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For humanists, atheists and those with no defined faith

I promise to do my best
to be kind and helpful
and to love our world.

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For Muslims

I promise to do my best
to be kind and helpful
and to love Allah.

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The Beaver Scout Motto

Be prepared

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