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 Team Leader
Tom - Sunshine
Shelley & Bourne Beavers Team Member
Haylee - Hawkeye
Shelley Beavers Team Leader
Helen - Keeo
Bourne Beavers Team Member
Climbing Permit Holder
Zara - Rainbow Eye
Shelley Beavers Team Member
Rachael - Malek
Shelley Beavers Team Member
Bourne Beavers Team Member
Shelley Beavers Team Member
Kassie - Bubbles
Daniel
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.