Beaver Scouting is for 6 to 8 year olds and provides an hour of fun and games each week.
Anna and Linda are the Beaver Scout Leaders.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who are the Beavers?
The Beavers is the youngest section of 8th Holborn Scout Group and of the wider Scout movement.
2. Who can be a Beaver?
Any boy or girl, aged 6-8yrs.
3. Where do the 8th Holborn Beavers meet?
In the Guide Hall, Coram’s Fields.
4. When do the Beavers meet?
Every Thursday in term time, from 6pm-7pm.
5. What do Beavers do?
“Fun and Friends” is the Beavers’ motto! We play games, make things, visit places, compete in sports events and learn about and develop the Scout values “to do my best, to be kind and helpful and to love God.
6. How much does it cost?
The weekly sub, to pay for materials etc used each week is £1. In addition, there is an annual capitation of £25 to pay for the insurance. From September, this will be paid, together with the weekly sub, over a 25 week period so that the weekly cost for the first 25 weeks will be £2 pw and thereafter £1 pw. In addition, the uniform (sweatshirt, scarf, woggle) costs £12.00 new, although there is nothing wrong with getting one second-hand. This should be purchased after 4-6 weeks (we can get it for you).
7. Can Beavers go camping?
The 8th Holborn Scout Group has an annual family group camp during the 2nd May holiday, to which Beavers are invited, as long as they are accompanied by a parent. Last month, 8 Beavers joined the camp with their parents. In addition, Beavers have the chance to take in a sleepover once a year without their parents.
8. What happens after the Beavers?
8th Holborn Scout Group has a Cub Scout Pack, Scout Troop and Explorer Scout Unit for Beavers to progress through.
9. Do you have to be a Christian to be in the Scouts?
The Scout Movement is inter-faith and not specific to any religion. In fact, the religion followed by the largest number of Scouts world-wide is Islam. In the 8th Holborn Beavers we are very fortunate to have Christian, Jewish and Muslim Beavers. During the year, Beavers learn about different faiths.
