Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between six and eight years old who 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 eight 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.

Your child can see for him/herself what Beavers get up to here.

If you want to take part in the fun of Beaver Scouting, either as a Beaver Scout, or as an Adult Leader or helper, we will give you details of Beaver Scout Colonies near you if you fill in this form.

For more information about Beaver Scouts, please contact the Scout Information Centre on 0845 300 1818 or e-mail info.centre@scout.org.uk