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What is a Beaver?

Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between six and eight years old. They belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others. They meet together once a week in a Colony.

What do Beaver Scouts wear?

Beaver Scouts have a new uniform which was introduced in June 2001. It consists of Turquoise polo shirt (or sweatshirt) and navy blue trousers. Beavers also wear a Group scarf.

What do Beaver Scouts do?

Beavers using a fireThe Beaver Scouts have an exciting, varied and interesting programme. Some work towards their Bronze Chief Scout Award. Beavers "swim up" to Cubs when they are eight years old.

Want to be a Beaver Scout?

You need to six years old. You may need to go on a waiting list if your local Beaver Scout Colony is full.? Check this out, well before your sixth birthday. To find your nearest Beaver Scout Colony,  nearest  to you look at our District and Group pages or contact Scout Headquarters at Gilwell.

Badges and awards

Members can find out about the available badge requirements at Scoutbase.

Latest developments

Read about the latest Beaver activities in the Section Reports.

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