Beaver Scouts

Welcome back to the 1st Kingswells Scout Group whose Beaver Scout Section officially reopened in January, with the Cub Scout section scheduled to reopen later this year.
So far this year we have had the very successful Wellie Walk in March and most recently the Beavers Birthday Bash at Templars' Park. A big thank you goes to all those who have helped with these very enjoyable events.

Beaver Scouts are young people 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 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.

More information can be found on Scoutbase about: -

• Beaver Scouting
• Badges that can be earned in the Beaver Section
• Where Badges should go on Uniforms

For more information on Beaver Scouting in Aberdeen contact the AAC Beavers - Mary Bathgate & Anne Brown through the District office.

Explorer Scouts can become Leaders in the Beaver Scout section through the Young Leaders' Scheme. A PDF factsheet is available for section leaders outlining the role they can expect Young Leaders to to play in their leadership teams.