To become a Beaver Scout, a girl or boy must be aged between five and three quarters to eight years old, and complete The Beaver Scout Membership Badge.
The badge has been designed to help Beaver Scouts understand the commitment that they are making when they make their Promise and become Members of the Scout Movement, and the Beaver Scout Section.
It is recommended that Beaver Scouts complete the following activities in the three areas before the badge is awarded and they make their Promise.
Area One - Know about the Colony
- Attend at least four meetings.
- Get to know other Members and Leaders in the Colony.
- Find out about ceremonies and traditions in the Colony.
- Find out about activities available in the Colony.
Area Two - Know about joining the Colony
- Know and show an understanding of the Beaver Scout Promise.
- Know and show an understanding of the Scout Motto, Sign and Handshake.
- Know what to do at their Investiture.
- Know the meaning of the badges that they will receive at their Investiture.
- Show a general knowledge of the family of Scouts, worldwide Scouting and the history of Scouting.
Area Three - Promise
- Become a Beaver Scout by making the Promise.
When these activties have been completed and a Young Person has purchased their Beaver Scout uniform they will be invested and receive their Beaver Scout Membership Award and certificate.
