Beavers are our youngest members, enjoying 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. Beaver Scouts are young people aged between 6 and 8 years old, however there can be flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 5¾, and can move to Cubs between age 7½ and 8½.
It may sometimes be appropriate to extend this flexibility for young people with additional needs. For further information, see our guidance on age range flexibility.
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.
Further information about badges and awards for the Beaver section can be found here.
Beaver Colonies are sometimes organised into smaller groups called Lodges. 1st Fordhouses Scout Group has two Beaver Colonies, one which meets at the Bee Lane Scout hut on Thursdays (school term time) from 5.45pm until 6.45pm, and one that meets at the Goodyear Scout Hut on Tuesdays (school term time) from 6.15pm until 7.15pm.
Beaver Scouts may wear a turquoise sweatshirt with a Group scarf (often called a necker) and a maroon woggle or one of another colour which identifies their Lodge or team.
