Ages 6 to 8
Beavers
Beavers is for 6 to 8 year olds, and the next step on from Squirrels. Beavers is all about trying new things and making new friends. Joining Beavers is just the beginning of your child's big adventure.
Join the waiting listWhat Beavers do
Every week, our Beavers gather in their colony to hop, skip and jump their way through lots of different games and activities, working together in lodges to achieve anything they set their minds to and having lots of fun along the way.
Trying new things
Beavers dip their toes into all sorts of activities, from making things and cooking to exploring outdoors. It's all about giving things a go and finding out what they love.
Making friends
Working together in small groups called lodges, Beavers learn to share, take turns and look out for each other, and make friends along the way.
Getting outdoors
Beavers get to know the world on their doorstep: going on nature walks, having their first sleepovers and discovering how much fun a bit of mud can be.
Beavers:
- Master new skills and try new things
- Have fun and go on adventures
- Make friends
- Are curious about the world around them
- Help others and make a difference, on their own doorsteps and beyond
Camps and sleepovers
A sleepover or a short camp with the colony, and their first night away from home for many. Camps are the part of Scouting children talk about all year.
Beavers' uniform
Beavers wear a light blue jumper with their necker on top. When they earn badges, they should be sewn on in the positions shown.
Beavers' badges
Beavers can earn a range of exciting badges as they grow. Here are just a few. See the full list of Beavers activity badges on the Scouts website, or track your child's badges in the Parent Portal.
Builder
Camp Craft
Explore
Gardener
Photographer
Space
Chief Scout's Bronze Award
This is the highest award a Beaver can earn, and it's something they work towards throughout their time in the section. To get one, they need to complete all of the Challenge Awards, as well as any four Activity Badges of their choice (including Staged Activity Badges). Find out more on the Chief Scout's Bronze Award page.
Ready to join us?
Beavers meet every Friday between 17:30 and 18:30 at Cotham Parish Church. Add your child to our waiting list and we'll let you know as soon as a place comes up.
Where we meet
Cotham Parish Church, Cotham Rd, Cotham, Bristol BS6 6DR
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Join us
We're always happy to welcome new members. Add your child to our waiting list and we'll be in touch when a place comes up.