Beaver Scouts
Beaver Scouts are young boys and girls usually aged between six and eight years old. They belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up to their sixth birthday. They can move to the next Section, Cub Scouts, between seven years and six months and eight years six months.
Easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise sweatshirts, Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others. They usually meet together once a week in a Beaver Scout Colony.
Some Beaver Scout Colonies also organise Sleepovers. These are often the first time a young person spends a night away from home. They take place in suitable buildings, often Scout centres.
The Beaver Scout Promise is:
I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love God.
The Beaver Scout Motto is:
Be Prepared
Rossendale Ski Slope
120 Beavers Scouts from all over Rossendale descended on Rossendale Ski Slope on a cold but dry winters evening. Sounds of laughter were heard on the hillside as the Beavers snow-tubed down the slope. Afterwards they assembled inside for a suprise when Santa arrived...
District Beaver Scout Carol Service
A nativity play was acted out at the Rossendale District Beaver Carol Service. Beavers from the 38th joined with Beavers from other District Colonies to play parts such as Mary, Joseph and the Angel. Everyone enjoyed the service which was followed with mince pies and...
Rossendale First Responders
Two members of the Rossendale First Responders helped the Beavers gain the Emergency Aid Badge (1&2). Over a two week period the Beavers learned D.R.S.A.B.C (Danger, Response, Shout, Airway, Breathing & Circulation). They learned how to deal with minor cuts...
Beavers Torch Light Walk
23 excited Beavers took to the hills in the dark above Burnley. Their mission to find the Singing Ringing Tree! This musical structure is one of four Panopticans (structures providing a comprehensive view) in the East Lancashire area. Guided by their torches...
Beavers Halo Walk
The quiet of the Rossendale countryside was disturbed when our Beaver Colony took to the hills of Rossendale to walk to the Haslingden Halo. Located above the town, the Halo is an 18-metre diameter steel lattice structure supported on a tripod 5-metres off the ground....
District Beaver Trip to the Crocky Trail
In contrast to the damp weather the day before at the Group BBQ, 22 of our Beavers sweltered in 28 degree heat at the Crocky Trail, near Chester. The Beavers put their hand to various activities along the 1-mile trail. Swings, rickety bridges and death slides tested...
Rossendale District Beaver Scout Akeema Shield Competition
Congratulations to ten of our Beaver Scouts that took part in the Rossendale District Beaver Scout Akeema Shield competition and won! Seven Groups from Rossendale took part. This is the 3rd year in a row the Group has won the event. Activities included egg &...
Bowley Christmas Experience
23 Beavers braved the Rossendale snow to venture to the Christmas Experience at the Bowley Scout Camp near Great Harwood. The Beavers made Christmas Tree Decorations, wrote a letter to Santa in the special post office, visited Rudolph in his stable, decorated biscuits...
Beaver Scout Sleepover!
21 of our Beaver Scouts enjoyed a fun-filled 24-hour sleepover at the Bowley Scout Camp Site near Great Harwood. Arriving at 5 pm, the Beavers had time to settle into their dorms and explore the area before sitting down for their tea. The Beavers then made model...
District Beaver Walk to Peel Tower
Over 60 Beavers from around the Rossendale Valley visited Peel Tower above the hills of Holcombe Village, near Ramsbottom. The 128 foot (39-metre) tower, which was opened in 1852 at a cost of £1000, was built as a memorial to Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister and...