29th Dublin Blackrock Scouts > Group Sections > The Beaver Section

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

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.

Beaver Scouts

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

Beaver Scout Uniform and Badges

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Beaver Scouts Introduction

A great introduction to Beaver Scouts and the Tribes.

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Scouting Trail

 

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Scout Foundation. Larch Hill, Dublin 16
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Christmas Tree collection 2018

It is that time of year again and we are doing out now yearly Christmas tree collection, please click the link for the PDF flyer. 

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MIC 2016 Fundraising – Clothes Recycling

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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Kyaking 24 May 2015

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Beaver Hike Great Sugar Loaf

Some photos of the Beaver hike to the Great Sugar Loaf today, Sunday 25 January 2015. 

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Killiney Hill Beaver Hike

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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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Killiney Hill Hike

BEAVER SCOUTS

Killiney Hill Hike

Sunday 28th Sep 14

 

 

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

 

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)

To bring with you

Small rucksack

Spare socks

Hat & gloves

Wet Gear (top & bottoms)

A Snack

Water Bottle

 

 

(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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Beaver Crab Fishing

What a great night crab fishing, everyone caught at least one crab and no one fell in.  Lots more fell off before we could get them out of the water.  Total catch of 25 nippy crabs. 

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