Joining couldn’t be simpler, simply complete the Contact Form below.
Find some of the frequently asked questions below. If you have any questions that are not answered, please do speak to your Leaders or get in touch using the Contact Us.
Beavers is open to all, and adjustments can always be made locally to make sure everyone can join in the fun. If you have any questions about accessibility, it’s best to chat with your local leader as soon as possible. By being upfront about additional needs from the start, parents/carers can work in partnership with local leaders to make sure their young person has the best experience possible. More information on specific adjustments can be found at https://www.scouts.org.uk/accessibility-at-the-scouts/
Contact Us
If you are interested in joining us, click the Contact Us button in the top right hand corner. You will need to let us know some basic information to help us get back to you.
Response
We will be in touch to arrange next steps. If there is space at 1st Markfield Beavers and you are of the right age, we will confirm your space and make arrangements for your child.
If we do not currently have any space available, we will ask whether you would like to join our waiting list. We may also provide you with other local groups contact information.
Your first night
During your first night, we will introduce you to our Beaver Colony and introduce you to some of our usual games and activities. You can find out more about what to expect from Cubs at https://www.1stmarkfieldscoutgroup.org.uk/beavers/1-being-a-beaver/. You should start to learn your Beaver promise, you will be practising this for a few weeks ahead of your investiture.
Investiture
After 5-6 weeks from starting at Beavers, you will be invested. This is were you will make your Beaver Scout promise, receive your necker and joining badges, and will officially have joined 1st Markfield Scout Group and worldwide scouting. Parents/carers will also be invited to the investiture.
You can find out more by visiting Subscriptions and fees.
Each group charges a fee (called subscriptions or subs) to cover the costs of running regular meetings – which covers scout hut costs, annual scout membership, insurances, materials for activities and games and badge costs.
There are sometimes extra charges for special activities, camps and events.
You will need to purchase a uniform, these usually cost between £20-30 new, or you may find cheaper second-hand.
Beavers is designed to be an accessible and affordable way for young people to learn lots of new skills through a single membership. Nobody should feel excluded from activities because of money worries. If they’re concerned about costs, adults should speak to their local leader in confidence, to see what they can do to help. In most cases, support is available to make sure nobody misses out.
On your first night at Beavers, you’ll be taking part in lots of activities, and should just wear something you feel comfortable in.
Before your investiture (usually week 5-6) you should get your own Beaver uniform to wear to meetings and camps (of course, you can purchase and wear your uniform before this time as well). Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone to feel a part of the Colony. It also gives you a place to show off all the badges you earn. For Beavers, the uniform consists of a blue sweatshirt and a coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent your local group.
Uniforms can either be bought from Leicestershire Scout Shop, National Scout Store, online at another supplier, or you may find a second-hand uniform on sites like eBay, Facebook.
You can find out where badges go on the uniform by visiting Badges and Awards Page.