Who are Beavers?
Beavers are young people, aged 6 to 8, who:
- Learn new skills and try new things
- Have fun and go on adventures
- Make friends
- Help others
Their activities are based around making things, outdoor activities, singing, playing games, going out on visits, investigating nature, listening to stories, learning how to be safe and most importantly, making new friends.
The Beaver section is known as a Colony. When they are 8, Beavers move on to Cubs.
There is some flexibility over timing moves between sections to make sure young people are ready for the next step in their Scouting journey and to allow friends to move together. These decisions are taken by the Leaders.
What do Beavers do?
Beavers meet every Tuesday during term time from 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm. They can also go on additional events at other times such as days out and sleepovers.
Beaver Badges
By trying new activities and learning new skills Beavers earn Challenge badges which build toward being awarded the best badge in Beavers: the Chief Scouts Bronze Award.
They also earn Activity badges such as Book Reader, Photographer, Space and Builder. With so many to choose from there’s a badge to suit every Beaver.
Find out more about awards and badges on the Scout Association web site.
Where do my Badges Go?
Find out more about awards and badges on the Scout Association web site.
Beavers Love the Outdoors!
At meetings or on sleepovers we take every opportunity: playing games in the park, exploring nature, litter picking, den building and more!
The Beaver Scout Promise
Scouting is a values based organisation open to people of all faiths and of none. Versions of the Beaver Scout Promise are available to reflect this. After a few weeks, when they decide to join, Beavers make their promise in front of the Colony and wear their complete uniform for the first time.
Beaver Motto
“Be Prepared”
The Beaver Promise and Motto emphasize kindness, helpfulness, and care for the world around them, aligning with the principles of Scouting in an ageappropriate way for Beavers.
Uniform
You don’t need a uniform to join, but once children have settled in and know that they want to continue they will need to get a uniform. We can sometimes supply second hand uniform or even help with the cost if this is a problem for you. See our ‘Information for Parents’ for more information about uniform.
Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means Beavers can run around and get messy without ruining their other clothes. It makes them feel part of a team. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and it gives children a place to show off all the brilliant badges they earn.
Beaver uniform consists of a blue sweatshirt with badges sewn on and a green 1st Malden scarf with a red woggle. Beavers also wear navy blue activity trousers which are used in all sections. In the warmer months Beavers can wear a purple 1st Malden polo shirt instead of their sweatshirt. This is provided free of charge by the Scout group.
Who Leads Beavers?
All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouts is safe and open to all. Some volunteer at the Colony week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills. No matter how much time you have to spare, find out about volunteering on your own terms. Volunteer here.
