‘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.’

Beaver Scouts are the youngest section of the Scouting family. 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.

Basics

Beavers are usually aged between six and eight years old, though they can be as young as five and three quarters.

Joining

Earlier entry is at the Beaver Scout Leader’s discretion (for example, to allow someone a little bit younger to join at the same time as their friends).

Activities

During their time in the Colony, Beaver Scouts will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, exploring, computing and collecting.

There are a range of badges available which Beaver Scouts can wear on their uniforms to show everyone how well they’re doing.

Beaver Scouts also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo, theme parks or a farm. Sometimes they will be able to take part in a sleepover with the rest of the Colony and take part in all kinds of outdoor activities.

Structure

A group of Beaver Scouts is called a Colony, and each Colony can be split up into smaller groups called Lodges.

Promise and Motto

The Beaver Scout Promise

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

The Beaver Scout Motto

Be prepared

Uniform

Beaver Scouts wear a turquoise sweatshirt with a Group scarf and a maroon woggle or one of another colour which identifies their Lodge or team. Uniform can either be bought from Early Years, or from Scout Shops, just visit www.scoutshops.co.uk

Swallows Beaver Colony

Swallows Beaver Colony meet on a Wednesday evening, term-time between 6:15pm and 7:30pm.

Amazons Beaver Colony

Amazons Beaver Colony meet on a Thursday evening, term-time between 6:00pm and 7:15pm.

Both Colonies meet at our headquarters in the grounds of Shirley Heath Junior School, Coombe Road, Shirley. To get your son/daughter involved simply send your name, your son/daughters name  and D.O.B, and your contact details to sixthshirleyscoutgroup@yahoo.co.uk and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.