6 - 8 Years Old

Who are Beavers?

Beavers are young people, aged 6 to 8, who:

- Master new skills and try new things.
- Have fun and go on adventures. 
- Make friends 
- Are curious about the world around them. 
- Help others and make a difference, on their own  doorsteps and beyond.

Every week, they gather in groups called Beaver Colonies to hop, skip and jump their way through lots of different games and activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.

What do Beavers get up to?

Being a Beaver is all about growing and learning in small but mighty ways. Here are some of the things you’ll get up to with your new friends.

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 doorstep, 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 figure 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 Tuesday night, they always lend a hand. 

Meet the leaders

Emily - Haiti

Bourne Beavers Section Leader

Tom - Sunshine

Shelley Beavers Section Leader

Haylee - Hawkeye

Shelley Beavers Section Leader

Helen - Keeo

Bourne Beavers Section Assistant

Liam - Rusty

Bourne Beavers Assistant Leader

Rachael - Malek

Shelley Beavers Section Assistant 
 

Zara - Rainbow Eye

Shelley Beavers Section Assistant 
 

Natalie - Rikki Tikki Tavi

Bourne Beavers Section Assistant 
Archery Instructor

Gallery

Just some of the Colony adventures . Click on an image to enlarge.

Beavers uniform & badges

Beavers Awards & Badges and where to place them on your Uniform

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What Beavers wear?

Beaver uniform consists of a blue sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and an emerald and white scarf or 'necker’ to represent 1st Heath Hayes.
There are lots of other optional accessories you can wear such as hats, hoodies, navy blue trousers or shorts, if you’d like to.  


 

Why is uniform important?

Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means you can run around and get messy without ruining your other clothes. It makes you feel part of a team. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out. And it gives you a place to show off all the brilliant badges you earn. 


 

Where you can buy the uniform

Uniform can either be bought from our online shop - Scout Store - or from Crested Schoolwear in Cannock. If you’re stuck, ask adult volunteers to tell you more about what to buy and where to buy it. If cost is an issue, they will be more than happy to help.

To view the next Section (Cubs)

Preparing young people with skills for life.

Become a SCOUT or a VOLUNTEER !

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