Beavers
Every week, our Beaver Scouts gather in a group called a Colony to hop, skip and jump our way through lots of different games and activities – achieving anything we set our minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.
We’ll spend lots of time outside with our Colony. Together, we might build a den, or go on a trip to the seaside, or host a Beaver sleepover beneath the stars. And even though we might not be ready to climb Mount Everest just yet, we’ll have plenty of adventures on our own doorstop, because being a Beaver is all about making the most of what we have, wherever and whoever we are.
Our Colony is made up of young people aged 6 to 8, led by our amazing Volunteer Beaver Leaders. We meet every Wednesday in Term Time between 18:30 to 19:30 at the Scout Hut.
The Bigger Scout Family
There are Scouts all over the world. From the rainy rainforests of the Amazon to the smallest of the Scottish Isles, Beavers are a part of this worldwide Scout family. Closer to home, they’re also part of their wider local Scout Group, alongside Squirrels (aged 4 to 6), Cubs (aged 8 to 10 1/2), and Scouts (aged 10 1/2 to 14). When they’re older, they can also join Explorers (for young people aged 14 to 18) and Scout Network (for young people aged 18-25).
Our Promise and Ceremonies
As well as enjoying plenty of adventures, being a Beaver is about exploring who you are and what you stand for. These are big ideas, and when you join the Colony, you’ll start thinking about them by making a promise. A promise is a set of words that mean something to you, which you try to follow everyday.
Making the promise is a big celebration within the Colony. Every time a new Beaver decides to join, they chat through their promise with their leader before saying it out loud in front of their fellow Beavers. Family and friends might come along to see this, too. Doing this is called being ‘invested’ into Beavers, and it usually takes place once you’ve had a few weeks to settle in.
Everyone is unique but there are some things all Beavers agree on – such as treating everyone with kindness and promising to do their best. Depending on their own beliefs, they might also promise to live by their faith.
Beavers choose the promise that best suits them.
How to Join the Colony
To get started, fill out our joining form here.
Beavers is open to all, and we can usually tweak things to make sure everyone can join in the fun. If you have any questions about accessibility, chat with your local leader as soon as possible.
What to wear?
On your first night at Beavers, you’ll be taking part in lots of activities, and should just wear something you feel comfortable in.
Eventually, you’ll get your own Beaver uniform to wear to meetings and on trips and nights away. Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone to feel a part of the Colony. It also gives you a place to show off all the Beaver badges you earn.
For Beavers, the uniform consists of a blue sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and a colored scarf or ‘necker’ to represent your local group. Uniform can be purchased from Warrington Scout Shop
You can also buy our Group t-shirt and Hoody – please speak to a Leader for more information.
What does it cost?
Being a Beaver at Burtonwood costs £180.00 per year, payable at £15.00 per month.
Trips, camps and activities that take place away from the usual meeting place are charged separately.
Beavers is designed to be an accessible and affordable way for young people to learn lots of new skills through a single membership. Nobody should feel excluded from Beaver activities because of money worries. If you’re concerned about costs, adults should speak to their child’s Beaver Leader in confidence, to see what we can do to help