Beavers
Who are Beavers?
Our Beavers are aged 6 - 8yrs and come from all over the Queensbury area. When our Beavers reach their eighth birthday they begin their transition to our fantastic Cub Pack.
Beaver Scouts are the youngest section of the Scouting family. Our 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.
A group of Beaver Scouts is called a Colony, and each Colony can be split up into smaller groups called Lodges. Our colony has four Lodges; red, blue, yellow and white. When a Beaver is invested they are presented with a coloured woggle to wear on their necker, to show which Lodge they belong to.
Each year, we plan an exciting programme of activities including a sleepover and opportunities to meet up with Beavers from other Colonies at District events. During the summer months we like to get out and about, exploring the local area and visiting our District campsites at Blackhills and Bradley Wood for fun, games and some adventurous activities.
During their two years with us, Beavers will work towards six Challenge Awards and many of the 33 available Activity Badges, and ultimately will hopefully achieve their Chief Scout Bronze Award, the highest award in Beavers.
Where and When?
We meet at the HQ on Albert Crescent from 6.15pm-7.30pm on Wednesdays, term time only.
Exploring the great outdoors
You’ll spend lots of time outside with your Colony. Together, you might build a den, or go on a trip to the seaside, or host a Beaver sleepover beneath the stars. And even though you might not be ready to climb Mount Everest just yet, you’re guaranteed to have plenty of adventures on your own doorstop, because being a Beaver is all about making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are.
Trying new activities and learning new things
Going to Beavers is very different from going to school. Instead of learning from books, you’ll work the world out by exploring, playing and doing. The most important skills you’ll learn at Beavers are the ones that will make you feel super strong standing on your own two feet. We call these character skills. They include things like integrity – which means being honest and doing what you think is right – and initiative – which means knowing how to take the lead on something without being asked. It’s all about having the courage to try new things and learn from them.
Helping others
Beavers work as a team to help other people, in their local communities and beyond. Whether they’re changing the whole world or helping a friend take the leap to try something new on a rainy night, they always lend a hand.
How much?
Subs are £12 per month. This covers the cost of Capitation, Levy, badges and most activities and materials we use throughout the year.
Promises and ceremonies
We have our own promise:
I promise to do my best
to be kind and helpful
and to love our world.