Beavers are our youngest members, and generally meet for an hour per week. They enjoy all that Scouting has to offer; being introduced to outdoor activities, having the opportunity to be creative, explore their local community and experience the excitement of a Beaver Scout Sleepover with their friends. Read what Nicholas had to say about his trip to Gilwell park.
My Time at Gilwell Park with Cubs
“At seven o’clock in the morning to go to the Beaver hut. Then we got on the mini bus to go to Gilwell. At Gilwell I went grass sledging, I also tried bottle rockets, climb and slide, dizzy tea cups and we got doughnuts. Then it was time to go home. I really enjoyed Gilwell.”
Nicholas age 7
The Beaver Colony is the first and youngest section of the Scout Group. Beaver Scouts are young people aged between 6 and 8 years old. There is core flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 5¾, and can move to Cubs between age 7½ and 8½. It may sometimes be appropriate to extend this flexibility for young people with additional needs.
Approximately 110,000 adults support Scouting in the UK.
Scouting is the only organisation to operate in all but 6 of the world’s 216 countries and territories.
Scout Community Based Facts
More information about the Beaver section can be found by visiting:
www.scouts.org.uk/what-we-do/scouting-age-ranges
