Beavers - 6 to 8 years

Try new things. Make new friends. Joining Beavers is just the beginning of your big adventure.

Being a Beaver

When you join Beavers, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things. Here’s everything you need to know.

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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.

Activities and what you’ll get up to?


Get an introduction to outdoor activities, have the opportunity to be creative, explore your local community and experience the excitement of a Beaver Scout sleepover with your friends.

Find Activities

Awards

Completing awards challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. See what’s on offer and start your journey to the top.

Discover the Activity Badges Discover Awards

Beaver Promise


As a values based movement we all make the ‘The Promise’ an oath that helps us to be our best

Learn the Beaver Promise

Moving up to Cubs

Completing awards challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. See what’s on offer and start your journey to the top.

Find out about Cubs

Uniform and Badge Placement

You don’t need a uniform to join. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll start speedily earning badges, and you’ll need to know where to put them!

Find out more about Uniform

Beaver Leaders

All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouting is safe, inclusive and accessible. Some lead the Colony week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills. No matter how much time you have to spare, find out about volunteering on your own terms.

Find out about Volunteering
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