Beavers
Our youngest members, aged 6 to 8, explore the world through games, crafts, stories and plenty of time outdoors. It's a gentle, fun first step into scouting.
What Beavers is all about
Beaver Scouts is where scouting begins. Every Friday evening our Beavers meet at the Annamoe Centre for an hour of games, making things, stories and getting outside.
In Scouting Ireland, the Beavers in a group make up a colony, and they work together in small teams called lodges. Beavers learn to take turns, share ideas and try new things, with plenty of encouragement from their leaders.
At meetings, Beavers play team games and learn scouting skills like hiking, camping, knots, first aid, cooking and more.
All our leaders are trained volunteers, Garda vetted and supported by Scouting Ireland.
What to wearComfortable clothes that can get messy, sensible shoes and a rain jacket. We go outside whenever we can.
The Beavers uniform is a jumper and our group's Roundwood necker. You can buy both from The Scout Shop at thescoutshop.ie.
Outdoor adventures
Beavers get out on all sorts of adventures through the year, close to home and a little further afield.
Games & skills
Team games, crafts and first scouting skills like knots and first aid.
Walks & treasure hunts
Getting outdoors on walks and treasure hunts around Annamoe and Roundwood.
Camps & sleepovers
One or two night camps, and slumber parties in hostels or Scout Dens.
Community
Litter-picking, parading on Saint Patrick's Day and other community events.
A typical evening
Beavers meet every Friday during school terms, 6.30pm – 7.30pm, at the Annamoe Centre. Now and then we meet at the weekend instead, for a hike or a day activity. No two weeks are the same, but most Friday evenings go something like this:
- 1Arrive, say hello and settle into a welcome game.
- 2The main activity or challenge for the week, often outdoors.
- 3Gather together to finish up before home time.
Moving up
Each section is designed for its age group. As young people grow, they move up to the next section, taking their skills and friendships with them.
Our group runs Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Venture Scouts is Scouting Ireland's section for ages 15 to 18.
Join Beavers
Places in Beavers are limited. Add your child to our waiting list and we'll be in touch when a place opens up. Membership is €235 per child per year, paid in two instalments. Members can pay online on our Membership page.