Beaver Scouts are the youngest section of the Scouting family, for children aged 6–8 years. Beavers form a Colony.
Their activities are based around outdoor activities, having the opportunity to be creative, explore their local community and experience the excitement of a Beaver Scout sleepover with their friends.
After a few weeks of trying Beavers, children who want to stay are invested. During this short ceremony, a Beaver makes their Promise (there are several versions of the Promise, which can be found here).
There are a wide range of badges and awards for Beavers to aim for during their time with the Colony. Badges and awards are given in recognition of the effort made by each young person at their own level.
A full list of Beaver badges is available on The Scout Association website.
Information about where to put badges on the uniform can be found here.
Cub Scouts are the second section in our group, for children aged 8–10½ years.
The section is known as a Pack. As part of the Pack, the Cubs will have the opportunity to build on the skills they gained in Beavers and to try a wider variety of different activities such as compass and map reading, fire lighting, tent pitching, as well as going on visits, hikes and on camps.
Cubs can also earn badges for activities that they have taken part in, for completing challenges, and work towards the highest award in Cub Scouting: The Chief Scout Silver Award.
A full list of Cubs badges is available on The Scout Association website
Information about where to put badges on the uniform can be found here.
The Scout Section is for young people, aged 10½–14 years. Scouts form a Troop.
Scouts aims to build and develop young people's confidence, sense of adventure and outdoor skills, as well as encouraging them to explore their beliefs and attitudes and be creative. It offers them the independence to put these skills into practice at camps and even on international trips.
Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme including traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking, as well as a wider spectrum of adventurous activities.
Scouts earn badges for activities that they have taken part in and also earn badges for completing challenges, and work towards the highest award in Scouting: The Chief Scout Gold Award.
A full list of Scouts badges is available on The Scout Association website
Information about where to put badges on the uniform can be found here.
