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Beavers - The full story
Age Beaver Scouts are boys and girls age 5 ¾ - 8 years of age, we are the youngest section of the Scout movement. Our place in the Scouting Family Tree We belong to a group, which is usually made up of a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and a Scout Troop. All sections meeting at different times. When we meet We meet for approximate. 1 hour – 1 ½ a week depending on which colony you decide to join. We have 23 colonies in and around Blackpool and there is a colony to suit all, as they meet 1 night a week Monday – Friday somewhere across the district. Our uniform Beaver Scouts wear a smart uniform made up of a turquoise sweatshirt, navy cargo trousers and a group neckerchief.
Your first night at Beavers When joining, another Beaver Scout will look after you usually someone you know already, perhaps from school, if you do not know any other Beaver Scouts you will be given a buddy to look after you. In your first four weeks at Beaver Scouts
you will join in all the fun activities.
The Colony Programme The Beaver Scout Leaders set weekly structured programmes. Over a 3-month period the programmes will include themed evenings from the 5 areas below.
The 3-month programmes will include
By following this method Beaver Scouts will have a fun packed, fast moving evening. At the same time developing skills for life. The leaders encourage Beaver Scouts to make suggestions for games and activities. Make time to share their news and views. They accept Beaver Scouts as they are, celebrating their achievements and emerging talents, supporting their weaknesses and needs. Badges There is a new and exciting range of badges
to be earned Staged activity badges These badges are completed by Scouters of all sections
Activity Badges
Group Awards These badges can be worked upon by the entire group can
The highest award for the Beaver Scout
Section Days Out Beaver Scouts also take part in District Competitions, Days out and Fun Events with other Beaver Scouts in Blackpool District. They will enjoy colony outings and have
visitors of interest come to the colony. Beaver Scouts can take
part in a Sleep over and experience a fun packed, exciting 24 hours
with their colony friends. Some Beavers go away on Family Camps
with their parents and the whole scouting group. The Leaders The leadership team is made up of a Beaver Leader and Assistant Beaver Leaders who are all fully trained. They also have Helpers and Young Leaders. Many parents get involved and join the leadership team and go on to become leaders, helpers or occasional helpers. All leaders/parents involved with the colony will fill in a Criminal Record Check form before an offer of help can be accepted. Why do it ? For Fun, Friendship and Adventure in a safe friendly environment join Beaver Scouts. Website Problems
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