Beavers
Beavers are our second youngest members, and generally meet for an hour 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 Scout sleepover with their friends.
The Beaver Colony is the second section of the Scout Group. Beaver Scouts are young people aged between 6 and 8 years old. There is core flexibility in the age range: young people can join from age 5¾, and can move to Cubs between age 7½ and 8½.
Why do young people join Beavers?
Young People join a Beaver Scout Colony for many reasons. It might be they have heard great things from their friends about all the things your Colony gets up to every week. Perhaps parents or carers are keen for them to join. Whatever their reasons, whether or not they stay will be down to you and your team, and the weekly programme you provide.
Once a young person joins Scouting they will progress through Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and then Network, a young person can join a youth section in Scouting right up until their 25th birthday.
Our Groups
Currently, Mid Devon has Beaver colonies in the following places:
- Okehampton
- North Tawton
- Bow
- Crediton
- Holsworthy
- South Zeal
- Tedburn and Cheriton