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INFORMATION FOR NEW MEMBERS
AND THEIR PARENTS
AND THEIR PARENTS
1st Shadwell Beavers are part of the Wetherby and District Scout Group.
Our normal Colony meetings are on Tuesday evenings from 6.00pm-7.00pm, in Shadwell Primary School Hall.
- Our members are aged between 6 and 8 years old, and they take part in an active, exciting, fun, and adventurous programme of activities which follows the guidelines set down by the Scout Association’s new 6-25 Programme.
What is Beaver Scouting?
- Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between six and eight years old. They belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up to their sixth birthday. They can move to the next Section, Cub Scouts, between eight and eight years six months.
Easily 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. These are often the first time a young person spends a night away from home. They take place in suitable buildings, often Scout centres.
UniformThe Colony uniform consists of: -
- - Turquoise Sweatshirt
- A green and gold neckerchief with woggle - to be supplied when invested
- Activity Trousers, navy blue, or any smart trousers.
The Beavers work in small groups or Lodges which are lead by the older Beaver Scouts.
Throughout their time at Cubs the boys and girls will be awarded badges for various activities, challenges and for length of service in the Scouting Movement. A list of all the badges is available on the ScoutBase UK website. We do make a charge of £1 to cover the cost of activity badges, for which you will receive an invoice.
- The Beaver Pack has several simple ceremonies, one of which is the Investiture to which you may be invited, when your child will be asked to make a promise.
The Beaver Scout Promise is adaptable to suit the religious beliefs of the individual Cub Scout and their parents. The Beaver Scouts are a multicultural, multi-faith organisation as are all the sections of the Scouts from the Beaver Scouts through to the Explorer Scouts and beyond.
Beaver Scouts will enjoy a great deal of fun and adventure whilst in the Pack. They will also have opportunities to gain awards and badges. These awards are given in recognition of the effort made by each youngster at their own level of development and understanding.
Staying safe
Are there any special rules?
- As with all Scouting activity, account needs to be taken of any safety requirements. There is a requirement of a 1:6 adult to child ratio for inside activities and 1:4 for events away from the school. All Leaders are CRB checked and receive ongoing training to support them in their role. There are special activity rules which relate to activities such as cycling and swimming. These are set out in The Scout Associations Policy, Organisation and Rules, which may be viewed on the ScoutBase UK website. A risk assessment is also carried out for any activity which takes place outside the school hall.
Making Payments
We would be grateful if any payments, whether they be by cash or cheque, are placed in a sealed envelope with details of what the payment is for, and who it is from, on the front of the envelope. Cheques should be made payable to 1st Shadwell Scout Group.
Subs
Subs are collected each term, and are currently at £25, you will be advised when this is due This money covers: -
- Annual fees to District, County and National bodies for insurance and leader training.
- Equipment needed for the weekly pack meetings.
- Larger pieces of equipment needed for camps etc., e.g. tents.
Occasionally the Beavers will be asked to pay additional amounts for outings or activities. All activities are designed to be non profit-making, the money is purely to cover costs. Should any profit be made this will be used for other activities or events. All money is held by the Group Treasurer who presents the accounts at the end of each financial year.
Leader Contacts
If you have any problems or queries, please don't hesitate in contacting any of the leaders.
We are there to help you and your child.Also, if you are interested in helping out with the Pack, or doing something else to help with the Group, please contact us. There are no payments for being a leader or helper, but what you get out of it is much better than that - seeing the children having fun and enjoying themselves. If you would like to help please see one of the leaders about having a CRB check.
The Scout group is supported by the Group Executive Committee.
Who are we?
Beaver Leader: Emma Treweek
Group Executive Committee
Chair: Kathryn Wilkinson
Secretary: Lindsey Boan
Treasurer: Peter Warner
Health/Contact InformationWe do have personal information forms that we require to be filled in. These will give us all the information required should there be any need to contact parents or for medical purposes.
The form lists contact information and medical information. You will be given the relevant form when your child starts at Beavers.
Behaviour
As with all the sections within the Group, there is an expectation of good behaviour from the Beavers. The Beavers will be told what is expected of them. If a Beaver behaves in such a way that it is a danger to others or prevents others from taking part in the activities, one of the Leaders will take them away from the others and explain why their behaviour is unacceptable. If despite several such warnings, the child continues to misbehave it may be necessary for one of the Leaders to contact the parents and for the child to be taken
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