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'''Beavers in Scouting''' is one name for the youngest section of [[Scouting]] with members younger than [[Cub Scouts]] and sometimes going to as young as 5 years of age. Other names are used in some countries. The program is based on the concept of co-operating and sharing with "sharing, sharing, sharing" being its motto. | '''Beavers in Scouting''' is one name for the youngest section of [[Scouting]] with members younger than [[Cub Scouts]] and sometimes going to as young as 5 years of age. Other names are used in some countries. The program is based on the concept of co-operating and sharing with "sharing, sharing, sharing" being its motto. | ||
==History== | == History == | ||
The Beaver programme started off in the | The Beaver programme started off in the 1960s and [[1970s]] in various countries around the world, with Canada and Northern Ireland leading the way. | ||
The reasons for Beaver Scouting to be started were very similar for the Cub Scout, or [[Wolf Cub]], section in [[1916]] - adult leaders were bringing their younger children along to meetings, and also the youth members were bringing their younger siblings. | The reasons for Beaver Scouting to be started were very similar for the Cub Scout, or [[Wolf Cub]], section in [[1916]] - adult leaders were bringing their younger children along to meetings, and also the youth members were bringing their younger siblings. | ||
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Beaver groups are often called colonies and meetings sometimes include a ceremony with a "beaver dam" in which the beavers work together to fix a breach in the dam. | Beaver groups are often called colonies and meetings sometimes include a ceremony with a "beaver dam" in which the beavers work together to fix a breach in the dam. | ||
==Beaver Scouting Around the World== | == Beaver Scouting Around the World == | ||
===Australia=== | === Australia === | ||
In [[Scouts Australia]] this section is called [[Joey Scouts (Australia)|Joey Scouts]]. | In [[Scouts Australia]] this section is called [[Joey Scouts (Australia)|Joey Scouts]]. | ||
===Canada=== | === Canada === | ||
In [[Scouts Canada]] Beavers are ages 5 to 7. Members normally wear a brown vest as a uniform with a blue t-shirt and a blue and brown Beaver Hat. The program is based around a specially written story called Friends of the Forest. | In [[Scouts Canada]] Beavers are ages 5 to 7. Members normally wear a brown vest as a uniform with a blue t-shirt and a blue and brown Beaver Hat. The program is based around a specially written story called Friends of the Forest. | ||
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Beavers do not collect any individual badges. | Beavers do not collect any individual badges. | ||
===New Zealand=== | === New Zealand === | ||
In [[Scouting New Zealand]] this section is called Keas. | In [[Scouting New Zealand]] this section is called Keas. | ||
===United Kingdom=== | === United Kingdom === | ||
{{main|Beaver Scouts}} | {{main|Beaver Scouts}} | ||
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The uniform is a turquoise sweatshirt or t-shirt, with the group colours for the neckerchief. | The uniform is a turquoise sweatshirt or t-shirt, with the group colours for the neckerchief. | ||
==See also== | == See also == | ||