Beavers are young people usually aged between 6 and 8 years old. 
Girls and boys can join Beaver Scouts from three months leading up to their 6th birthday. They can move to the next Section, Cub Scouts, from between 8 and 8½, dependent on when the Leader team agrees they are ready.
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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 and camps. These are often the first time a young person spends a night away from home. They take place in suitable buildings, often Scout centres. 
Beavers are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities working towards activity and challenge badges and #skillsforlife.  We have flexibility to work with young people from a range of backgrounds and abilities.

Mersea Beaver Scouts

If you would like your son or daughter to come and try Beavers....
Contact a Beaver Section Leader at: [email protected]
If you already have a young person attending  and need information regarding the programme please speak to the section Leader who can also invite you to access My.Scout and a closed FB page to help you keep up to date. ​
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