Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between six and 
eight years old. They belong to the first and youngest Section in 
the Scouting family. Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the 
three months leading up to their sixth birthday. 
They can move to the next Section, Cub Scouts, 
between seven years and six months and eight years six months.

Easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise sweatshirts, 
Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, 
going on visits and helping others. 
They usually meet together once a week in a Beaver Scout Colony.

Some Beaver Scout Colonies also organise Sleepovers. 
These are often the first time a young person spends a night away 
from home. They take place in suitable buildings, often Scout centres.