Beavers

Beavers is the second youngest section of the Scout movement and is open to all children from the ages of 6 to 8. Beavers meet in groups called Colonies, with each Colony separated into Lodges.



Stannington Beavers meet on a Tuesday night from 6pm until 7pm.



What do Beavers get up to?

Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, outdoor activities, playing games, arts and crafts. There is also a selection of badges that children can work towards to celebrate personal achievement including the Chief Scout Bronze Award.

As a Beaver, your child will have the opportunity to spend nights away at camps and sleepovers. This gives a real sense of adventure and maybe the first time away from home.



There is a monthly subs fee for attending section nights. This covers costs like rent, activities, insurance and more.
Scouting is all about #SkillsForLife. We prepare them for life with skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, communication and responsibility.

From the age of 8 Beavers move up to the next exciting section of Scouting, Cubs.

Who Leads Beavers

Each Colony is made up of young people aged 6 to 8, led by an adult Beaver leader. Other adult volunteers are on hand to supervise activities, share their skills and keep everyone safe. In some groups, Beaver leaders are nicknamed after characters from nature, books or films. In others, Beavers call their leader by their real first name.

Within their Colony, some Beavers are also part of a Lodge. A Lodge is a smaller group of Beavers, usually headed up by a young person who takes on a peer leadership role (sometimes known as a Lodge Leader or Junior Leader).

Being a peer leader is about being a superhero for a little while – doing things like welcoming new people to the Colony, being extra helpful during a camp, or taking charge of a game or activity. Everyone takes it in turns to take on the challenge.

Beavers usually stand together in their Lodges at the beginning and end of meetings. They tend to stick together on trips away, or during certain activities.