In
October 1982, The Scout Association introduced 'Beavers' for
its six to eight year old boys in
response to a growing demand within the Movement.
In
April 1986, they became a recognised training Section and
took the title of Beaver Scouts. From 1991, girls could also
become Beaver Scouts. In the United Kingdom, Beaver Scouts
wear a
simple uniform consisting of a turquoise sweatshirt and Group
Scarf
(shown below). Beaver Scouts take part in a balanced programme
and work towards Challenges and Activity Badges.
There
are opportunities to learn about themselves: exploring their
feelings and developing good habits of health and personal
safety.
They
get to know people: finding out about those in their family,
the
family of Scouting, the local community and the wider world.
Beaver Scouts explore: discovering the science, nature and
technology, exploring the natural and man-made world. Beaver
Scouts care,
growing in their love of their God and responding to the needs
of others, the local community and the wider world.
Their bright, colourful identity reflects their aim of ‘fun
and friends’ and a positive experience at this stage often
encourages young people to continue
their journey through Scouting.
Beaver Scout News
Sports Day
The Beavers have just held their annual sports
day which this year was won by a team from the 4th Tynemouth.
Their was also medals for individual
winners in each of the events and the photo below shows the winning team
and individual winners.
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For more photos of the day please go to the
2010 photo page.
Best Wishes
Unfortunately the Beaver sports day was
Lynn's final event as the Assistant District Commissioner for Beavers.
We'd like to thank her for all of her
hard work over the past few years and wish her good luck in her new role
as Assistant County Commissioner for Beavers.
