What are Beaver Scouts?

On this Page you can find out all about Beaver Scouts:

How old are Beavers?       What do Beavers do?       What do Beavers Wear?        What badges do Beavers have?        How do I join Beavers?       What is the Beaver Scout Promise?       What is the Beaver Scout Motto?

The Scout Association is in the process of implementing a new training programme for all its' sections. The information below is based on the new programme.

How old are Beavers?

Beaver Scouts are boys and girls aged between 6 to 8 yrs.

What do Beavers do?

They have fun! . . . They also
          play games
          meet new friends
          gain badges
          go on outings and visits
          go outside and learn about the outdoors
          create things
          meet new people
          listen to stories
          become Cubs

Beaver Scout activities are a combination of learning and having fun. They learn about themselves and how to look after themselves, they get to know people from their local community. They find out about life in other countries and explore through organised activities. They care by helping those around them.

The Beaver Scout programme and activities are based on Five Programme Zones, these are:
          Getting to Know Other People
          Learning About Yourself
          Exploring the World Around Us
          Discovering Creativity & Practical Skills
          Discovering Beliefs and Attitude

It is by participating in a Balanced Programme that Beavers experience Scouting. The Balanced Programme provides opprtunities for growth and development in Six personal development areas. These are:

	Body
	Mind
	Faith & Beliefs
	Relationships
	Community
	Surroundings

The best way to find out what Beavers get up to is to find your nearest Group and go and see for yourself!

What do Beavers wear?

Beaver Scouts wear a full uniform. Scouting is a uniformed organisation and the uniform tells everyone that you are a Beaver Scout. For instance, people can tell which Colony you belong to by looking at the colour of your neckerchief. The uniform consists of:
           Turquoise long sleeved Sweatshirt
           Group Neckerchief/Scarf
           Blue Activity Trousers/Skirt (optional)
Order Uniform On-Line

What badges do they have?

Beaver Scouts can gain a wide range of badges and awards.

The Membership Award - to be awarded at the Promise Ceremony

Joining In Awards - recognise a commitment to Scouting. They celebrate Beaver Scouts participating in a Balanced Programme over a period of time. These badges are not Section specific. They recognise the length of time a young person has been a Member of the Scout Movement, rather than as a member of a specific Section.

Challenge Badges - There are three Challenge Badges which are designed to extend the skills of Beavers, these are: Outdoor Challenge, Friendship Challenge & the Discovery Challenge.

Chief Scout's Bronze Award - This badge is the highest award available in the Beaver Scout Section.

Activity Badges - Activity Badges are optional, but they provide an opportunity to reward a young person who has taken part in an activity over a period of time. They should raise interest and extend a young person's skills throughout their time in Scouting. There are five badges available for Beaver Scouts: Animal Friend; Creative; Experiment; Explore; Faith.

Staged Activity Badges - There are four Activity Badges staged across the first four Sections. These are: Information Technology, Musician, Nights Away, Swimming.

How do I join Beavers?

Perhaps you know a friend who is a Beaver . . . ask them if you can come along to a Colony Night meeting and see what all the fuss is about. You can also contact your local Scout Group through our County Office; just complete the on-line enquiry form or email joinus@avonscouts.org.uk and we will contact you with the relevant details.

Most groups will be glad to let you stay for a night or two to see what it is like. If you enjoy Scouting (and many people do!) you can find out how to become a full member from the leaders at your chosen group.

Beaver Scout Promise

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

Beaver Scout Motto

           Be prepared