Activities

Beavers usually meet weekly to take part in a wide range of activities including games, crafts, singing, visits and good turns, along with plenty of outdoor activities.

They will also have the opportunity to take part in the fun and excitement of camps and sleepovers. It may be the first time they spend a night away from home so it’s a real adventure for them.

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).

Structure

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

Beavers have a Promise and Motto, but there is not a Beaver Scout Law. The concepts of the Scout Law is presented to Beavers through games, storytelling and other informal devices.

Promise

After attending meetings for a few weeks, members will make their promise as part of an investiture ceremony.

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

Many members also renew their promise on an annual basis, traditionally at a St. Georges Day service, meeting or outdoor activity.

In 2014 additional alternative versions to the traditional promise were made available to in order to welcome even more young people to Scouting. If you would like your child to make a specific promise, please discuss it with the leader.

Uniform

Beavers wear core uniform of a coloured sweatshirt and a group scarf. Parents only need to buy a sweatshirt, we will provide the rest.