Beaver Scouts (age 6 – 8)

Every week, our Beaver Scouts gather in a group called a Colony to hop, skip and jump our way through lots of different games and activities – achieving anything we set our minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.

We’ll spend lots of time outside with our Colony. Together, we might build a den, or go on a trip to the seaside, or host a Beaver sleepover beneath the stars. And even though we might not be ready to climb Mount Everest just yet, we’ll have plenty of adventures on our own doorstop, because being a Beaver is all about making the most of what we have, wherever and whoever we are.

Our Colony is made up of young people aged 6 to 8, led by our amazing Volunteer Beaver Leaders.

We meet every Wednesday in Term Time between 18:10 to 19:10 at Chapelford Primary School.

How to Join the Colony

To get started, fill out our joining form here

Beavers is open to all, and we can usually tweak things to make sure everyone can join in the fun. If you have any questions about accessibility, chat with your local leader as soon as possible.

The Bigger Scout Family

There are Scouts all over the world. From the rainy rainforests of the Amazon to the smallest of the Scottish Isles, Beavers are a part of this worldwide Scout family.

Closer to home, they’re also part of their wider Scout Group, alongside , Cubs (aged 8 to 10 1/2), and Scouts (aged 10 1/2 to 14). When they’re older, they can also join Explorers (for young people aged 14 to 18) and Scout Network (for young people aged 18-25).

Our Promise and Ceremonies

As well as enjoying plenty of adventures, being a Beaver is about exploring who you are and what you stand for. These are big ideas, and when you join the Colony, you’ll start thinking about them by making a promise. A promise is a set of words that mean something to you, which you try to follow everyday.

Making the promise is a big celebration within the Colony. Every time a new Beaver decides to join, they chat through their promise with their leader before saying it out loud in front of their fellow Beavers. Family and friends might come along to see this, too. Doing this is called being ‘invested’ into Beavers, and it usually takes place once you’ve had a few weeks to settle in.

Everyone is unique but there are some things all Beavers agree on – such as treating everyone with kindness and promising to do their best. Depending on their own beliefs, they might also promise to live by their faith.

Beavers choose the promise that best suits them.

New to Chapelford Scouts?

We’ve put together a handy Beaver Parents Guide with all the information you need to get started, from what to wear and what to bring to session times, subscriptions and everything in between.

Whether your child is just starting their Scouting adventure or you’re new to the group, it’s a great place to find your feet!