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
2017 County Awards Ceremony
King Georges Hall in Blackburn was recently a buzz of Scouting Activity. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts gathered from across East Lancashire to take part in the County Awards Ceremony. The Young People were being honoured for achieving their Chief Scout...
Beavers Rotary Shoe Boxes
Purple Colony Beavers have been working on their My World Challenge Badge with one of the aims being to help people in far off countries. With this in mind a collection of gifts from the Beavers were donated to the Rotary International Shoe Box Appeal. Packing boxes...
Bowley Santa Experience
Christmas came soon for members of Grey & Purple Beaver Colonies when they visited the Santa Experience at the Bowley Scout Campsite. Armed with a plastic carrier bag the Beavers made their way through the winter wonderland collecting items on the way. The first...
Purple Colony Fire Station Visit
Purple Colony Beavers went to Rawtenstall Fire Station to complete the "someone who serves the community" part of their My World Challenge Badge. Following an interesting talk on the life of a fireman, the Beavers were shown around the fire engine and given a detailed...
Grey Colony Observatory
Grey Colony Beavers spent an interesting evening at the Astronomy Centre near Todmorden as part of their Space Activity Badge. The Beavers were informed about stars, moons and planets and how to view them with telescopes. Having watched a presentation the Beavers were...
Beavers County Akeema Shield 2016
Following the success in the District Competition, Purple Beaver Colony represented Rossendale in the County Competition. Activities included stilt walking, crisp tasting, the Twister memory game, ping-pong balls into class jars, hoopla, box & broom and a dressing...
Beavers Akeema Shield 2016
Congratulations to Purple Beaver Colony on winning the Rossendale District Akeema Shield Competition. Grey Colony were commended for doing their best. Four other teams representing the 5th, 21st, 40th and 45th Rossendale competed against each other in a variety of...
Grey Colony RAFT Foodbank
Grey Colony Beavers have been working on their My World Challenge Award part of which is to work with an organisation in their community. The RAFT Foodbank was chosen and the Beavers arrived for their evening armed with provisions. As well as picking items ready for...
District Beaver Scout Outdoor Activity Day
Beaver Scouts from across Rossendale came together for an outdoor activity day at Cribden House School, Rawtenstall organised by Olly's Woodland Learning. The Beavers worked their way around a number of bases taking part in leaf identification, cooking on a fire,...
Beavers Pets at Home
Members from Grey & Purple Beavers Colonies spent an interesting evening at Pets at Home, Rawtenstall as part of their Animal Friend Activity Badge. The Beavers were given the chance to meet up close a number of animals including rabbits, guinea pigs, hamster’s...