Beavers are aged 6–8 years. There are over 2600 Beavers in Berkshire enjoying their Scouting across approximately 140 Beaver Colonies. There are a variety of activity and challenge badges which they work towards to gain their Chief Scout’s Bronze Award.
WINGS Shield Challenge
In the run up to WINGS 2026, Scouts and Guides from all sections are invited to take on the WINGS Shield Challenge and achieve their badge (badges are free within Berkshire but will be 75p each beyond Berkshire). More . . .
Wild Adventure Days 2025
This hugely successful activity for Squirrels, Beavers, and Cubs, will take place again during 16–18 April 2027. Further details will be issued in the Autumn. See below for a short video from the 2025 event as well as some images . . .
Programme planning
There are lots of resources to support volunteers in planning amazing programmes. Click this link from The Scout Association for starters.
The Beaver section
Beavers are our youngest members, and generally meet for one hour, or so, per week. They enjoy all that Scouting has to offer; being introduced to outdoor activities, having the opportunity to be creative, explore their local community and experience the excitement of a Beaver sleepover with their friends.
A Beaver Colony may be organised into smaller groups called Lodges. Lodges can be used in a number of ways to facilitate the organisation of the Beaver Colony. They may provide a ‘home’ area for Beavers to gather at points at the start, during or at the end of the Colony Meeting.
Click this link for more information about the Beaver Scout section.
For further information or enquiries:
Contact County Programme Team