Introduction
Beavers are our youngest members, and generally meet for an hour per week. They enjoy all that Scouting has to offer; being introduced to outdoor activities, having the opportunity to be creative, explore their local community and experience the excitement of a Beaver Scout Sleepover with their friends.
The Beaver Colony is the first and youngest section of the Scout Group. Beaver Scouts are young people aged between 6 and 8 years old. There is core flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 5¾, and can move to Cubs between age 7½ and 8½.
Structure
A Beaver Colony may be organised into smaller groups called Lodges. Lodges can be used in a number of ways to facilitate the organisation of the Beaver Scout Colony. They may provide a ‘home’ area for Beaver Scouts to gather at points at the start, during or at the end of the Colony meeting.
Activities
During their time in the Colony, Beaver Scouts will get a chance to try a wide range of different activities as well as going on trips, days out, and on sleepovers. Participation, rather than meeting set standards, is the key approach, and there are a range of badges and challenge awards that Beaver Scouts can gain to recognise their achievements.
We have three Beaver colonies in the group
Gemini Colony
Tuesday
6:00 – 7:00
Theale
John Cumber Hall
Griffin Colony
Tuesday
6:00 – 7:00
Calcot
Kennet Valley Community Centre
Lunar Colony
Thursday
6:00 – 7:00
Theale
Village hall
Some of the fun things we've done
Queen’s Birthday card
Ice Breaker/Games
Investitures of new starters
Swimming up to Cubs
Air Activities
St George’s day parade
Explorer Film night – fundraising for Explorers
Kidz Alive
Gardening at Linear park
Wind Turbine visit
Scarecrow building – mega camp prep
Mega Camp
Grass sledging with Cubs
Family Camp
Cycling activity badge
District Beaver picnic
Campfire, tents, fire-lighting etc
My World challenge – 4 UK style challenges
Water fight with Cubs
Promise and Motto
The Beaver Scout Promise
I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love our world
The Beaver Scout Motto
Be prepared
Our uniform
