Beaver Scouts

Over 80 enthusiastic Beavers from colonies across Falkirk District gathered for an unforgettable sleepover at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh recently. The young adventurers explored space, Earth’s geology, volcanoes, and the rainforest, immersing themselves in a hands-on learning experience before settling in for a night at the museum.

For many, this was their first District overnight event, making it a special milestone. Alongside the excitement, they achieved multiple badge requirements.

A huge thank you to the dedicated leaders and volunteers who made this event possible, ensuring a weekend filled with adventure, learning, and memories to last a lifetime.

Our last colony meeting consisted of us continuing with our ‘healthy’ start to 2025, we can but try!   

The Beavers have been learning about food preparation and making the kitchen a safe environment. They are now learning about the food groups and what it means to have a balanced diet. Last week, we played Kim’s game with some unhealthy leftover selection box items and safe to say they can spot a missing Freddo within seconds.  This week, comprised of the making a fruit salad so that they might consider healthier options when it comes to either snacking or choosing an option for pudding, although I can never not see Swiss roll and custard not appearing on the menu of 2nd Torwood camps.

The 1st Falkirk Beavers embarked on an exciting journey to Edinburgh this week, travelling by train to the renowned Museum on the Mound to earn their Money Skills badge.

The young adventurers delved into the fascinating history of money, discovering how people once used shells as currency and how banking practices have transformed over the centuries. They learned about the early days of storing money in vaults and how technological advances have revolutionised banking in modern times.

The visit wasn’t just informative; it was interactive too. The Beavers had the chance to get creative by designing and making their very own money-themed badges—a highlight of the day for many of the group.

The trip was a resounding success, blending hands-on learning with teamwork and exploration. Leaders praised the Beavers for their enthusiasm and curiosity throughout the experience.

Team member Chloe Krykant shared “It’s so important for young people to understand the value of money and how it has shaped the world we live in. This trip was a fantastic opportunity for the Beavers to learn and have fun at the same time.”

This memorable outing is just one of many activities designed to help the Beavers build practical skills and create lasting memories.

The 1st Falkirk Beaver Scouts became firefighters for the evening.  Their latest adventure took them, in November last year, to Falkirk Fire Station where they learned all about the fire station and its impressive fire appliances. Their endless curiosity was met with patient and informative answers from the amazing firefighters!  The Beavers also discovered the vital first aid skills that firefighters often use during call-outs. And the highlight? They got to try out the fire hose!  A huge thank you to the incredible firefighters for taking time out of their busy day to show them around and inspire these young adventurers.

The 93^rd Beaver Scout Colony had an evening at ‘Pets and Home’ in Falkirk before Christmas.  They learned about different animals from fish, rabbits and guinea pigs.  They were shown how to care for the them and learned about their habitats and feeding.  Beaver Scout section lead volunteer, Annemarie Waddell said, “The beavers loved being hands on with the animals and the staff were great at sharing their knowledge and involving everyone.  A big thank you to Pets at Home for accommodating us”.  I wonder if Santa brought them any pets this year?