Beavers

What is a Beaver Scout?

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, exploring and helping others. They usually meet together once a week in a Beaver Scout Colony.

The also make the Beaver Scout Promise.

Claygate has 3 Beaver Scout colonies

Claygate Beavers are extremely active and have 3 colonies; Maple, Sycamore and Oak for boys aged between 6-8. They meet on a Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

How do I join Beaver Scouts?

If you want to take part in the fun of Beaver Scouting, either as a Beaver Scout.... [ Waiting List ], or as an Adult Leader or helper, please contact The Group via....
[ Communications ].

The Beaver Scout Promise

The Beaver Scout Promise is:

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
And to love God.

The Beaver Scout Motto

The Beaver Scout Motto is:

Be Prepared

What is Cub Scouting?

There are loads of fun things that you can do as a Cub Scout. You will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, exploring, computing and collecting. If you do them properly you will get a badge which you can wear on your uniform. You will also get to play many different games with your friends in the pack.

Cub Scouts also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo or theme parks. Sometimes you will be able to go camping with the rest of your Pack. This will mean you sleeping in a tent and doing loads of outdoor activities.

You will also make a Cub Scout promise.

Claygate has 2 Cub Scout packs

Claygate Cubs are extremely active and have 2 packs; Lions and Panthers for boys aged between 8-10½. Lions meets on a Tuesday evening and Panthers on a Thursday. 

How do I join the Cub Scouts?

If you want to take part in the fun of Cub Scouting, either as a Cub Scout, or as an Adult Leader or helper, please contact The Group via [ Communications ].

The Cub Scout Promise

The Cub Scout Promise is:

I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Cub Scout Law

The Cub Scout Motto

The Cub Scout Motto is:

Be Prepared

What is Scouting?

The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10½ and 14 years.

Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. "Participation" rather than meeting set standards is the key approach and for the Scout who wants to be recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges Awards and Activity Badges. Scouts take part in a balanced programme that helps them to find out about the world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes

Being outdoors is important and half the Programme is given over to taking part in both the traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, hiking, survival and cooking as well as the wide range of adventurous activities, anything from abseiling to yachting and canoeing.

Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.

Claygate has an active Scout Troop

Claygate Scouts are for boys aged between 10½-14 and enjoy a wide range of activities and several camps during the year.  They meet on Monday nights.

How do I join the Scouts?

If you want to take part in the fun of Scouting, either as a Scout, or as an Adult Leader or helper, please contact The Group via [ Communications ].

The Scout Promise

The Scout Promise is:

On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law

The Scout Law

The Scout Law is:

1. A Scout is to be trusted.

2. A Scout is loyal.

3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.

4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.

5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.

6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.

7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto

The Cub Scout Motto is:

Be Prepared

What is Explorer Scouting?

Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fourth Section of the Scouting family.

Not all Units meet each week, because you will often be out and about at weekends or in the holidays doing activities. There will be times when you will be busy doing other things such as exams, and being an Explorer Scout will have to fit around these.

As an Explorer Scout, you will get the chance to work with other Explorer Scouts in your District, not just your Unit. By doing this, you will get the chance to do many more activities, not just the ones your Unit organises.

Claygate has an active Explorer Scout Troop

Claygate Explorer Scouts are for boys and girls aged between 14-18 and they enjoy a wide range of activities both within Claygate and the district.  They meet on Tuesdays, 8:30 - 10pm.

How do I join the Explorer Scouts?

If you want to become an Explorer Scout, please contact The Group via [ Communications ].

The Scout Promise

The Scout Promise is:

On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law

The Scout Law

The Scout Law is:

1. A Scout is to be trusted.

2. A Scout is loyal.

3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.

4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.

5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.

6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.

7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto

The Cub Scout Motto is:

Be Prepared

What is the Scout Network?

All members of The Scout Association between 18 and 25 years are members of the Scout Network. As a member of the Scout Network you could be:

• a member of a local Network
• a Leader with another Section
• a Helper of Skills Instructor
• a member of the Scout Fellowship
• a member in another capacity

Local Networks, can be based at County, District or Group; some may be focused around a specific activity or location, e.g. Gang Show, Activity Centre, climbing or canoeing.

Scout Network programmes will reflect the huge variation in Members' interests. Some local Networks will have activities that concentrate on one area of the programme, whilst others will have a wider range. One of the key elements is the opportunity to get away, either under canvas or in other accommodation.

How do I join the Scout Network?

If you want to join the Scout Network, please contact The Group via [ Communications ].

The Scout Promise

The Scout Promise is:

On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law

The Scout Law

The Scout Law is:

1. A Scout is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.
4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto

The Cub Scout Motto is:

Be Prepared