Beavers are young people aged 6 to 8. Our Beaver Colonies across Stourbridge are friendly, welcoming places where children can try new things in a safe and supportive environment.
Beavers play games, make things, explore the outdoors and learn how to work together. It’s a great way to build confidence, independence and the skills they’ll use right through life.
What do Beavers do?
Being a Beaver is about having adventures close to home and learning through play. A typical Beaver programme might include:
- Team games and challenges
- Short walks and simple hikes
- Sleepovers and their first nights away from home
- Nature and environmental activities
- Craft, cooking and creative projects
- Visits from local services (for example, fire, police or community groups)
- Activities that help them understand how to be kind and helpful to others
Leaders plan a balanced programme so every Beaver has the chance to try something new, work towards badges and feel proud of what they achieve.
Badges and awards
Beavers can earn lots of badges for joining in, trying new skills and helping others. These cover things like:
- Adventure and outdoor skills
- Personal skills such as safety, communication and teamwork
- Creative activities, science and technology
- World and community activities
By taking part regularly in the programme and nights away, Beavers can work towards their Chief Scout’s Bronze Award, the highest award a Beaver can earn.
Where and when do Beavers meet?
Our Colonies meet in Scout huts or community buildings, and some also run occasional weekend or holiday activities. Beaver Colonies in Stourbridge usually meet once a week during term time for about an hour to an hour and a half. The meeting days for Beavers in Stourbridge District are shown in the table below.
| Group | Beavers meet on |
|---|---|
| 1st Stourbridge (St Thomas') | Wednesday |
| 2nd Stourbridge (Amblecote) | Wednesday |
| 4th Stourbridge (Wollaston St James) | Wednesday |
| 9th Stourbridge Old Swinford | Wednesday |
| 15th Stourbridge (Norton St Michaels) | Tuesday |
| 16th Stourbridge (Kinver) | Wednesday |
| 17th Stourbridge (Pedmore St Peters) | Wednesday |
| 20th Stourbridge (Halfpenny Green Air Scouts) | Currently not running |
How to join
If your child is aged 6 to 8 and would like to join Beavers in Stourbridge you have a few options:
- Use the form on our ‘Join Scouts‘ page and we will direct your enquiry to your nearest Scout Group.
- Find your nearest Scout Group on our ‘Find a Group‘ page, navigate to their page and use the contact form to send them an enquiry directly.
- Head to our ‘Contact Us‘ page, complete the “Join Scouting” form and we will direct your enquiry to your nearest Scout Group.
A volunteer will then be in touch to explain what happens next and arrange a start date or visit. We’ll also let you know about any costs, how subs are paid and what support may be available if cost is a concern.
Adults and volunteering
Beavers only happen because of our amazing volunteers, either working directly with young people or something more ‘behind the scenes’. You don’t need to be an expert in camping or outdoor activities, just willing to get involved.
Volunteering with Beavers can be flexible around work and family life. Whether you’d like to help out week-after-week or whenever-you-can, training and support are provided, and many roles can be shared between several people.
Volunteering with Beavers is a great way to:
- Make friends, meet people and have fun
- Try new things and challenge yourself
- Learn new skills and gain experience
- Positively impact your community
- Create vital opportunities for young people
- Make memories that’ll last a lifetime
If you’re interested in helping we’d love to hear from you by completing our volunteer form.
FAQs
Beavers usually wear a turquoise sweatshirt, often with a group scarf (necker) once they’re invested. Leaders will let you know what’s needed and where to get it locally or online.
Each Group sets its own subscription (subs) to cover running costs. There may be extra charges for some events or camps. If cost is ever a problem, please talk to us confidentially – we don’t want money to be a barrier to joining.
Regular attendance helps Beavers settle in, make friends and work towards their badges. We know family life is busy, so just let the leaders know if you’ll be away.
All adult volunteers follow Scouts’ national policies on safety and safeguarding and complete appropriate checks and training. Young people’s welfare is always our top priority. Follow the link to read our Safeguarding Code of Conduct.
If you have any other questions about Beavers in Stourbridge, please contact us – we’re happy to help.
