Support Beavers progression with practical activities, challenges and skill-building ideas designed to help young Scouts develop confidence and new abilities.
The Chief Scout’s Bronze Award is the highest award a Beaver can earn. It isn’t designed to be completed in one activity or at the end of a single term. Instead, Beavers work towards it gradually throughout their time in the Beaver section. To earn the award, a Beaver needs to complete all six Beaver…
The Beaver Challenge Awards are an important part of the Beaver programme. They encourage young people to try new things, develop skills, work with others and explore the world around them. There are six Challenge Awards for Beavers: Beavers can work towards the awards throughout their time in the section. Completing all six is also…
Looking for a simple printable of the Beaver Scout Promise? This free printable is an easy way for Beavers to learn and practise their Promise at home or at their Scout meeting. The Beaver Scout Promise is short and easy to practise, making a printable a useful resource for new Beavers and their families. Print…
A QUICK NOTE FOR PARENTS Beaver Scouts have lots of opportunities to earn badges as they take part in activities, learn new skills and try new experiences. Badges aren’t simply rewards for being the best at something. They recognise participation, learning, achievement and the experiences Beavers have along the way. Badge requirements and the official…
⚠️ SAFETY & AGE-APPROPRIATENESS NOTE Beavers are 6–8 years old, so activities should be appropriate for their age, abilities and individual needs. Children should have suitable adult supervision for activities involving fire, cooking, water, tools, climbing, outdoor exploration and other potential hazards. Progression isn’t about making activities unnecessarily difficult. It’s about helping young people become…
