Beaver page of 142nd Sheffield (Fulwood) Group

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Leaders Meetings Programme Uniform Badges Parents Subscriptions

Welcome to the Beaver Colony!

The Beaver Colony is open to young people between 6 and 8 years of age.

Usually places are offered on the following these criteria:

Young people who move into the area who are already enrolled Beavers in a different Colony.
Any others of the appropriate age, in order of date of their entry to the waiting list.

However please note that the Colony is currently at its limit and the waiting list is VERY long. As such it is unlikely that those joining the waiting list will be able to take up a place with us unless leaders can be found to open another Colony. If you think you are able to do this, or know someone who can then please let me know. (See Directory page for contact details)

Leaders

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Almost all adults in Scouting, including uniformed Leaders, are volunteers and as such they give their time for free.

The Beaver Scout Leaders have overall responsibility for the Colony, and the activities which members take part in. There are other helpers including young Scouts and Guides working towards their service awards, and parents are requested to help with outdoor activities.

Meetings

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The Fulwood Beaver Colony meet on a Wednesday night. Meetings start at 6pm and finish at 7pm unless otherwise informed.

Programme

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The current programme is shown below. If you have any suggestions for future activities please let the Beaver Leader know via the Directory page.

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Uniform

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Scouts is a uniformed organisation. All Beaver Scouts are expected to wear uniform for:

Colony Meetings,
when arriving and departing from events and
for Parades.

Boys should take pride in their uniform and do their best to look smart. Uniform consists of:

Turquoise Sweatshirt
Group Neckerchief - Grey with Purple Stripe
Coloured Plastic Woggle
Navy Blue activity trousers

Badges & Awards

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Beavers can work towards a number badges during their time in the Colony. The main badges worked for are the Challenges, leading to the Chief Scout's Bronze Award, the top award that can be earned in Beavers. There are three Challenges, and the requirements for them can be found in the Beaver Scout Logbook, or viewed on ScoutBase UK [go to Scoutbase UK Beaver Scout Index]

Activity Badges

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Activity Badges can be worked on by any Beaver and there are five to choose from. The detailed requirements of all the badges are in the Beaver Scout Logbook, and in the ScoutBase UK Badge Book [go to Scoutbase UK Beaver Scout Index]. Copies are available to borrow from the Pack, or alternatively the Logbook can be purchased from the Scout Shop.

Parental Responsibilities

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It is hoped that parents will want to support their Scout Group. There are many ways in which this support can be given:

Helping with occasional meetings and outdoor activities,
where a 1 to 4 leader ratio is required
Transport for your Beaver to venues for events and meetings
By supporting the Group's fund raising activities
Attending the Group's A.G.M.

Subscriptions

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Scouting costs money. The Leaders do their best to offer quality Scouting for the lowest possible cost. The main source of income for the Group is the Membership Subscription paid by all members. Subs are currently paid on a Term basis.