The Blackrock Beaver Scouts takes children between 6 and 8 years of age (those age six must be in 1st class). Our Beaver Scout section meets on Tuesday evening from 6.30 to 7.45. Beaver Scouts is an introduction to the scouting way! The children enjoy games and activities based on the scouting programme.
What are Beaver Scouts?
Beaver Scouts are the youngest section. They range from 6 to 8 years of age. We start the adventure and the emphasis is maximum fun.. Don't let our cute factor get you as we can be adventurous and daring as any other scouts. While we are having fun we still get to play with others so that we know how to get along with other people. Beaver Scouts are organised in small groups called Lodges. There is normally around 5 people in each lodge. The lodges are collected together in what we call a Colony. We also take on tasks so that we find out about responsibility. We learn lots of new skills by doing them but the most important thing is that we do it with other people, especially our friends
Beaver Scouts are given a say in what is happening in the programme. This is done through review games and at Lodge gatherings (called Log Chews). Log Chew’s should be led by the Scouter but they exist so as to get the opinions of the Beaver Scouts and to take account of these opinions when making decisions for the future.
A Beaver Scout Lodge does not have a permanent leader. Every member should be given the change of leading the Lodge at some time. Individual Beaver Scouts should be given responsibility for minor jobs, such as setting up for activities and tidying up afterwards, so as to build on their ability to take on such jobs.
Every Beaver Scout should have a job within the Lodge, for example minding equipment, putting notices on the board, etc. Scouters should ensure that each Beaver Scout is given the chance to take on additional responsibility as they develop.
The places to see us at our best is camping at Jamóige or the National Beaver Day, but we also do things with our Colony like Slumber nights. We also do things like looking after the world through small things as well as showing others that we can be responsible and be responsible
February 2nd, 2016
Hello everyone, the next fundraising event for MIC2016 will be clothes recycling.
We will accept good quality clothes,
- shoes
- handbags
- belts
- teddies
- sheets
- mobile phones
- tablets
We cannot accept
- duvets
- cushions
- curtains
- blankets
- end of life clothing etc
We will start collecting the recyclables on Monday 8 February 2016. You can put any of the above items in bin bags and drop down to the Scout Den.
Collections will be done by a Scouter in the Scout Den Car Park, or you can arrange a collection if you have more than a couple of bags. Please DO NOT leave bags in the car park unless someone is there to accept them. All electronics should separated.
If you wish a arrange a collection please email hughATSYMBOL29thdublinDOTorg and he will arrange a time that suits.
The fundraising is being done in conjunction of a recycling company call Bag2School and they will pay per kilo of recycled items. The company will also donate a further 10% of what we raise to CanTeen Ireland.
Please see flyer below that we will give out at Section meetings.
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June 15th, 2015
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January 25th, 2015
Some photos of the Beaver hike to the Great Sugar Loaf today, Sunday 25 January 2015.
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September 28th, 2014
The Beavers take over Killiney Hill on a mild evening is September. Following maps and aerial photos to find points of interest and terrify as may dogs as possible.
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September 27th, 2014
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BEAVER SCOUTS
Killiney Hill Hike
Sunday 28th Sep 14
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Hike details
The Beaver Hike of Killiney Hill will take place on Sunday 28th September 2014.
Start time: 5.30pm
Finish time: 6.45pm
(FOR THURSDAY EVENING BEAVERS – THIS WILL REPLACE THE MEETING OF 25TH SEPT)
Meeting Point & Collection Point
Killiney Hill Car Park
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To wear on the day
Hiking boots / strong shoes / runners
Thick socks
Base layer
Light fleece top
Tracksuit bottoms or similar NO JEANS
Windproof/rainproof jacket
Neckerchief (if you have one)
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To bring with you
Small rucksack
Spare socks
Hat & gloves
Wet Gear (top & bottoms)
A Snack
Water Bottle
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(this may seem like overkill, but we are preparing the Beavers to know what they need to bring on a hike)
Contact Numbers
Cara Fortune +353 87 620 1379
Niamh McClain +353 87 223 7587
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September 21st, 2014
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September 20th, 2014
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March 27th, 2014
See the Lidl website, click here, they are doing outdoor gear from next Mondy.
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November 13th, 2013
There is an article about the InsideOut coverage of GLC 2013, see here http://www.michiganscouting.org/News/Michiganirishmag.
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October 23rd, 2013
We made Inside Out, Scouting Irelands Magazine. Well done to Emma Baker for preparing the article and Connor Waters for some editing. Please see images below of the two pages of the article. You can view the full issue click the image of the cover below.
GLC2013 in Inside Out eZine
GLC2013 in Inside Out eZine
Inside-Out Issue 37 Oct 2013
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