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
District Beaver Scout Akeema Shield Competition
Congratulations to the 38th Rossendale Purple Colony Beavers for winning the Rossendale District Akeema Shield Competition. 38th Rossendale Grey Colony was joint second place with the 40th Rossendale. The activities were Skipping, Box & Broom Relay, Egg &...
Beavers Hollingworth Lake
Grey & Purple Colony Beaver Scouts joined others from Rossendale District at Hollingworth Lake. As well as spending time on the water, the Beavers went along to the Visitor Centre and also took part in the Community Orienteering Course. It was worthwhile for the...
CBeebies Radio Stars
There was much excitement for two Beavers at the Purple Colony when a representative from CBeebies Radio came to the meeting. Alex and Hannah were picked to represent the Beavers to make a "podcast" that is available for download on the CBeebies website. Following a...
District Beavers Blackpool Zoo Trip
Thirty three Beaver Scouts from the 38th joined around 70 other Beavers from Rossendale on a District Trip to Blackpool Zoo. Travelling on two coaches the Beavers started their exploration soon after arrival. Animals of all shapes and sizes occupied the Beavers...
Beaver Scout Sleepover
Bowley International Scout Camp Site was the venue for forty three Beavers Scouts for the annual Sleepover for Grey & Purple Beaver Colonies. Grey Colony arrived on the Friday evening and were quickly involved in activities including cooking marshmallows over an...
Purple Colony Gardener Activity Badge
Filling our new planters was the task given to Purple Colony Beavers as part of their Gardener Activity Badge. Scented seeds, geraniums, herbs, hardy shrubs and strawberries make up the collection of plants that the Beavers will monitor the growing of. There will...
Grey Colony Cyclist Activity Badge
The traffic-flow on the M60 was nothing compared to the congestion at the Warren when Grey Beaver Colony recently undertook their Cycling Activity Badge. Carefully navigating the laid out course, the Beavers showed off their skills at riding a bike. In addition the...
Beavers Bowling
Grey & Purple Beaver Colonies met up for a joint meeting at MFA Bowl, Burnley. 47 of the Beaver Scouts were present on what was an enjoyable evening for all. The Beavers worked hard to achieve top scores, but none could surpass new Beaver Scout Bella who scored...
Grey Beavers Junk Modelling
Turning a pile of cardboard boxes, plastic bottles and other assorted "junk" into models was the task set recently for Grey Beaver Colony. Working on their Creative Challenge Badge the Beavers worked hard coming up with some fantastic creations. Other activities...
Purple Colony Hike to the Halo
A well-deserved tray of chips and drink of juice awaited Purple Colony Beavers on their return hike from the Haslingden Halo. Starting off from Rossendale Ski Slope just before dusk, the Beavers made their way to "top 'o' slate" above the hills of Haslingden where the...