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.
Beaver Promise
As a values based movement we all make the ‘The Promise’ an oath that helps us to be our best
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.
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.
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!
Moving up to Cubs
Eventually, it’ll be time to say farewell to Beavers and embrace your next big adventure.
General Information
Young people may join Beavers when they are 6 years old and remain in the section until they are 8 years old and are easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise sweatshirts.
When and Where Do We Meet?
| Colony | For Ages | Day | From | Until | Leader |
| Beaver Scouts (Nene) | 6-8 Year Olds | Tuesday | 18:15 | 19:15 | Geoff Carr |
| Beaver Scouts (Welland) | 6-8 Year Olds | Thursday | 18:00 | 19:15 | Mike Beeson |
Beavers meet at The Scout Hut, High Street, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6BD.
Lodges
Each group of Beavers is called a ‘Colony’, taking its name from a group of these animals in the wild. Within the Colony, beavers are organised into sub-groups known as ‘Lodges’ which are named after colours. We have the following Lodges in our Beaver Colony:-
- White
- Yellow
- Green
- Black
Each Lodge is made up of around 6 beavers of a range of ages and new beavers usually join a Lodge in which they know at least one person.
Typical Beaver Night
We welcome parents and carers to come in anytime if they want to experience or know more. If you have any questions regarding the nightly or term program please do come in and speak to the Beaver Leader(s).
Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others. We also organise Sleepovers. These are often the first time a young person spends a night away from home. They take place in suitable buildings, often Scout Activity Centres such as The Quarries
