Beaver Scouts (Baden-Powell Scouts' Association)

Beaver Scouts
Badge issued to celebrate 30 years of Beaver Scouting in the B-PSA
OwnerBaden-Powell Scouts' Association
Age range6–8
CountryUnited Kingdom
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Beaver Scouts, usually referred to as Beavers, is the youngest section of Scouting operated by the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association. The core age range for Beaver Scouts is six to eight years, though exceptions can be granted. Individual sections of Beaver Scouts, known as a Colony, are run by the local Scout Group. After reaching the age of eight, a Beaver Scout will then move on to Wolf Cubs.

History

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Originating in Canada in 1973, Beaver Scouts have been a section of the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association since 1982[1] as a response to other Youth Organisations, such as the Boys' Brigade opening their doors to younger children.

Organisation

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A Beaver Colony is a section of the Scout Group aimed at children from 6 to 8 years. The Scout Leader in charge of the Colony will be a Beaver Scout Leader, assisted by Assistant Beaver Scout Leader and Section Assistants.

Beaver Scout Colonies are controlled by the local Scout Group, with each colony being divided into a number of Lodges. The Beaver in charge of a Lodge is known as a 'Lodge Leader', who is assisted by an 'Assistant Lodge Leader'. This is a similar role to that of Senior Sixer in the Wolf Cub pack.

Programme

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UK Promise

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The Beaver Scout promise is a simpler version of the Scout Promise:

I promise to do my best,
To be kind and helpful
and to love God.

UK Motto

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The Beaver Scouts motto is "Busy and Bright".

UK Beaver Prayer

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Dear Lord, help me to be a good Beaver,
always busy and bright.
Be with those so dear to me
and help me do things right. Amen.

UK Uniform

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B-PSA Beaver Scouts at a Remembrance Parade, November 2011

The Beaver Scout uniform is a turquoise and with a group scarf (neckerchief) with black or grey shorts, trousers or skirts and black shoes

International Variations

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International sections of the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association have variations on the above, an example of which being B-PSA Ireland's Beaver Promise of, "I promise to love God and to Help take care of the World."

Awards and Badges

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Beaver Scouts can earn a number of awards and badges.[2]


See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Scouting Timeline". The Baden-Powell Scouts' Association. Retrieved 16 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Scouts".

Further reading

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  • B-P Beavers, The Handbook for Beavermasters. BPSA. 1993.
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