Beavers

Beaver Scouts are the youngest section in Scouting, open to boys and girls aged 6 to 8.

Meetings & Age Group

• When: Wednesday, 7:00PM – 8:15 PM
• Ages: 6 to 8 years
• Part of Scouting Ireland’s ONE Programme, introducing young members to adventure, teamwork, and new skills in a fun, age-appropriate way..
• Section Leader: Louisa Judge

What do Beavers Do

Our Beavers meet once a week in a fun, friendly, and active environment. In Beavers, children get the chance to:

• Play games and do team challenges
• Learn simple outdoor and life skills
• Go on short hikes and walks
• Take part in camps and sleepovers
• Celebrate achievements with badges and awards

How are Beavers organised?

Beavers meet as a Colony and work in small teams called Lodges. That helps everyone take turns, try roles, and feel included.

Our programme

We use Scouting Ireland’s One Programme approach. Beavers help plan their activities, do them with adult scouter support, and review what went well and what they enjoyed , so every meeting builds skills and confidence.

Uniform

Our Beaver Scouts wear:

• Blue Beaver Scout jumper
• 9th Westmeath Milltownpass neckerchief – black with a white border

You can buy the uniform from:

• The Scout Shop
• Directly from our group (ask a Scouter for details)

Beavers also wear badges they’ve earned on their jumper, proudly showing their achievements.

What to bring to Beaver Meeting and Activities

Wear your uniform and neckerchief and comfy footwear.
We’ll let you know if you need to bring anything extra before any special activities or outings.

Safety & safeguarding

Activities are delivered by trained, vetted volunteers following Scouting Ireland safety standards. If you have questions about wellbeing or inclusion, talk to our Section Leader or Group Leader anytime.

Join Beaver Scouts

We have limited spaces each year, and many children join from our waiting list.

FAQs

What age is Beavers?
Ages 6–8.

When do they move to Cubs?
Usually around age 9, depending on readiness and availability of places in cubs.

Can my child try a meeting?
Yes – please contact us to arrange a suitable date.