Beaver Scouts (6-8)

Our Beavers meet on Thursday evenings, have lots of fun playing games and earn badges. They also take part in Scout Group events and sometimes have days out.

When we meet:

• Thursdays from 18:00 to 19:00

Although we try to arrive before the meeting start time, we cannot guarantee being there early so please ensure a Leader is present before you leave your child.

Contact

[email protected]

To join the waiting list

[email protected]

The Beaver Promise

“I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God.”

(Versions for other faiths and of none are also available).

Our Beaver Leaders

Sophie Campbell

Hi my name is Sophie and I have been involved in scouting for almost 10 years. Beginning as a Rainbow and then a Brownie, I made the switch over to the Scouting side when I was 10. I had the most brilliant time being a member of 8th West Wickham throughout Scouts and Explorers, and have now been volunteering for around 5 years (initially as a young leader).

I have had some really invaluable experiences as a part of scouting and am so grateful for all the opportunities: achieving the King’s Scout Award and meeting Bear Grylls, travelling to Kandersteg as a scout, and doing my Gold DofE with some of my fellow explorers.

I am currently at university in Exeter so unfortunately cannot be at Beavers every week but when I can, it is such good fun!

Helen Wise (Beaver Scout team leader)

I grew up in the Guiding community and got involved in Scouting when my son started Beavers. I started as a parent helper then an Occasional Helper helping to assess individual’s badge work.

I then joined as an Assistant Beaver Leader when a friend of mine took on the role of Beaver Scout Leader.

Since September 2020 I have become the main Beaver leader and have just completed all of my training. I enjoy helping young people grow in confidence and see them having fun learning new skills.

I am a part-time Primary School Teacher and I enjoy spending time with family and friends.

Ian Withycombe

I grew up with scouting and guiding in my family.

The life skills I learnt as a Cub and Scout I still use today. Although sport took over for several years getting back into scouting as an adult and becoming a beaver leader has been really rewarding.

I enjoy helping young people grow in confidence and see them having fun learning new skills. I work in IT, so keen to ensure our beavers can become good digital citizens too.

Alison Newall

Heather Preston