Our Beaver program is for boys and girls, ages 5 to 7 based on the end of the calendar year. The Beaver program starts in September and goes to the end of June.
Meetings are held on Monday nights from 6:30 to 7:30. There are several one night sleep overs through out the year, and three 2 night camps where we join up with the other sections. We have been known to sleep over at the Tyrell Museum, Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, Science Center and local community halls. We tend to have 10-12 nights away from home through out the year. We will have several meetings out and about on a regular basis. We visit firehalls, go kayaking, join parades, have campfires, go on hikes, geocaching, fishing, space centers, hangars, etc. There are three big parties through out the year, Halloween, Christmas and a Swim up in the spring. If you are looking for more information about registration or our program, please contact us at Beavers@1stAirdrieScouts.com and we will happily answer your questions!
Welcome to the Pond!
As Beaver Scouts, you get to discover your world by exploring a map of the Pond. Embark on adventures like camping, hiking, playing games and even having campfires—all the while making great new friends along the way!
Each symbolic area on the map provides an opportunity to plan, learn and review the six program areas of Scouting: Environment & Outdoors, Leadership, Active & Healthy Living, Citizenship, Creative Expression and Beliefs & Values. By brainstorming with your Beaver Lodge or Colony, you will discuss what kinds of adventures to explore in each different place at the Pond. For example, you may want to visit Hawkeye’s Campfire on the map, which calls for planning a campfire and special ceremony; or perhaps you’d like to try your hand at Echo’s Mountain, which involves an Outdoor Adventure Skills activity.
Beavers are a creative bunch, and you will love sharing ideas and learning with your friends!
BEAVER SCOUT PROMISE
I promise to be kind and help take care of the world.
BEAVER SCOUT LAW
A Beaver has fun, works hard and helps family and friends
BEAVER SCOUT MOTTO
Sharing, Sharing, Sharing
ACTIVITIES
The Beaver Scouts program is built around a variety of activities that include but is not limited to the following:
- Nature Walks and Hikes
- Family-Based Camping
- Games and Sports
- Crafts
- Storytelling and Play-acting
- Sleepovers
- Learning about the community
- Learning early outdoors and scouting skills