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Beavers

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Ages 6–8 years Mondays · 18:00-19:00

Beavers is the first section of the Scouts, for young people aged 6 to 8. It's where the adventure begins — a safe, fun, friendly space to make new friends, discover new interests, and start earning badges.

Beavers programme — craft, science or themed activity night
Every Monday night

What Beavers do

Each Monday evening, our Beaver colony meets for an hour of games, crafts, challenges, and themed activities. No two nights are the same — one week it might be science experiments, the next it's building, cooking, or exploring the outdoors.

Games, crafts & themed nights

Themed activity nights packed with games, arts and crafts — and no two weeks are ever the same.

Earning badges

Activity badges across sport, creativity, science and more — to collect and wear with pride.

Exploring outdoors

Getting outside, discovering nature and trying brand-new things in a safe, friendly group.

Day trips & visits

Day trips, outings and visits to other Beaver colonies and exciting new places.

Celebrations & events

Seasonal celebrations and special group events throughout the year.

A typical night

What an evening looks like

  1. 18:15 Arrive & opening circle Beavers arrive, sign in and we open the night together as a colony.
  2. The main activity The week's theme — a craft, a game, a science experiment or a challenge.
  3. Games & badge work Plenty of active games, plus time spent working towards badges.
  4. 19:15 Closing circle We finish with a closing circle, a quick story or notice, and home time.
Bronze Chief Scout’s Award

Top award

Bronze Chief Scout's Award

The Bronze Award is the top award a Beaver can earn — a collection of activity and challenge badges that celebrate everything they've tried and achieved.

See the badge guide
A proud moment

Making the Promise

When they're ready, young Beavers make their Promise: "I promise to do my best, to be kind and helpful and to love our world." It's a big moment — and one families are warmly invited to share.

Beavers Promise ceremony or group gathering moment

Scouting is open to people of all faiths and of none. Everyone makes a version of the Promise that is meaningful to them, no matter their background or belief.

Atheist or Humanist

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

Christian

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

Muslim

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

Jewish

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

Hindu

I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love the world.

Buddhist

I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to act with love towards everyone.

Sikh

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

Good to know

Questions parents ask

What does my child need to wear to start?
For the first few weeks, comfortable clothes they can get messy in are perfectly fine. Once they’ve settled in we’ll help you get the Beaver uniform — see our uniform guide.
How much does it cost?
We keep costs as low as we can. Monthly subs cover the weekly programme, with camps and trips charged separately. See our group costs page for the latest figures.
What if we miss a week?
No problem at all — just let the leaders know if you can. Meetings run weekly during school term time and pause over the holidays.
How do we join?
Add your child to our waiting list using the button above. We’ll be in touch as soon as a space comes up, usually as older Beavers move up to Cubs.
Can I help out as a parent?
Yes please! Extra hands are always welcome, from occasional helpers to leaders. Take a look at volunteering.
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Where they go next

Cubs

8–10½ years

At around 8, Beavers move up ("link up") to the Cub Pack — bigger challenges, pack camps and even more adventure, with everything they’ve already learned coming with them.

Explore Cubs

Recent Beavers Photos

No recent photos yet — check back after our next meeting.