{"subTitle":"Advice and resources for the day-to-day running of a Beaver Scout Colony.","backgroundImage":{"url":null,"caption":null,"type":null,"size":0,"width":0,"height":0,"altText":null},"backgroundColour":null,"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThere are a number of ceremonies that take place in the Beaver Scout section.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGather Logs\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe leader calls out \u0027gather logs\u0027 and the Beavers hold hands and form the largest possible circle around the leader. The Beavers drop their hands and the Beaver who is being presented with the badge(s) joins the leader in the centre of the circle and the leader explains what the badge means, where it is worn and congratulates the Beaver. The Beavers then make tail-slapping sounds by clapping hands behind their backs. The leader calls out \u0027build a dam\u0027, and the Beavers take five big steps into the middle and slowly raise their joined hands and shout \u2019well done\u2019.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMarking a special occasion\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe leader calls out \u0027build a dam\u0027 to ensure a circle is formed around the leader and the Beavers whose special occasion it is (e.g. a birthday). The Beavers sing \u0027happy birthday\u0027. This is followed by an appropriate celebration, like blowing out candles and eating cake.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhen a Beaver leaves the Colony\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis is a sad occasion for everyone but one that should be made special for each Beaver who is leaving as well as their friends.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe leader calls out \u0027build a dam\u0027 and the Beavers form a circle around the leader and the Beaver who is leaving. The leader recalls how well the Beaver has done in the Colony and presents them with an appropriate letter, card or certificate, which wishes them well. The leader calls out \u0027goodbye\u0027, and the Beavers spell out the word \u2018G-O-O-D-B-Y-E\u2019 as they step backwards and follow the last letter by shouting out the name of the Beaver who is leaving.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMoving up to Cubs\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThese ceremonies, which link the Beaver Scout Colony and the Cub Scout Pack, are a joint venture arranged between the Colony and Pack leadership teams. Colonies should consider inviting parents/carers to attend this important step in the Beaver\u2019s life. This ceremony is also the time when the Moving On Award is presented and the Scout Promise is reaffirmed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u0027s worth noting that a Beaver may already have been presented with the Group scarf by the Group Lead Volunteer whilst in the Colony. In this instance it should not be re-presented at the Cub\u2019s investiture ceremony. A Beaver may wear the Chief Scout\u2019s Bronze Award on the Cub Scout uniform until the Chief Scout\u2019s Silver Award is gained, at which time the Bronze Award should be removed.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESwimming up the river\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis ceremony begins with the Beavers in the river bank formation and the Cubs in the Pack circle. An opening is left in the Pack circle facing the Colony. Once in position, the Beavers Section Team Leader calls out the names of those Beavers who are to join Cubs. The Beavers \u0027swimming up\u0027 join the leader in the river. The leader says \u0022we are pleased and proud that you are now moving from Beaver Scouts to Cub Scouts,\u0022 or \u0022we wish you a happy and exciting time as you do your best in the Cub Scout Pack\u0022 or similar words suitable to the occasion. Escorted by the leader, the Beavers walk up the river between the banks to stand in a straight line facing the Cubs Section Team Leader and the Cub Scouts. If it is impractical to have the whole Pack present, then Sixers and Seconds only or a group of Cub Scouts could be involved. The Cubs Section Team Leader then uses the left handshake and welcomes them into the Pack. The Leader introduces the new Cubs to their Sixer whom they should already have met and then to other members of the Six. A simple prayer may conclude the ceremony.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESwimming across the river\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Colony and Pack form two horseshoes facing each other. The Sixers come forward and shake hands using the left handshake with the Beavers who are swimming across. The Beavers use the left handshake with the Beavers Section Team Leader and say \u2018goodbye\u0027. The Beaver Scouts and Sixers wade, swim or jump the river. Akela greets the new Cubs using the left handshake and introduces them to the Pack. There is then a grand howl of welcome by the Pack to greet the new Cubs who remain standing throughout the Cub Scout welcome.\u00A0 A simple prayer may conclude the ceremony.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Beavers who are swimming across will have attended several Pack meetings prior to the actual ceremony. This enables the Beavers to be introduced to the Cub Scout Pack and to attend both the Colony meetings and the Pack meetings until they are ready for investiture. Sometimes it is possible to present the Six woggle on the occasions outlined above to indicate belonging to a Six prior to the investiture.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPull me across the river\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Beaver Scout Colony and Cub Scout Pack form two horseshoes facing each other with a rope across the river. The Beavers wave goodbye to the Colony, hold onto a rope and read from a card:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 As a Beaver Scout my work is done,\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 So look out Cub Scouts here I come.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Across the river now I swim,\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Held by a rope to pull me in.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 So help me Cub Scouts, help me do,\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0 Pull me across to be with you.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Cub Scout Sixer greets the new Cubs and introduces the Seconder, the Six, and Akela. A grand howl of welcome by the Pack follows and a simple prayer may conclude the ceremony.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESwimming under the river\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Beaver Scout Colony and Cub Scout Pack form two horseshoes facing each other with a large blanket placed on the floor between them. Four young people hold down the corners of the blanket and the Beavers who are transferring ensure that their new Cub Scout sweatshirts are under the blanket. The Beavers say \u0027goodbye\u0027 to the Colony and one-by-one remove their scarves and woggles and swim into the river, under the blanket.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWhile under the river the Beavers remove their Beaver Scout sweatshirt and put on the new Cub Scout sweatshirt and scarf. The Beavers emerge from the river dressed in their Cub Scout sweatshirt and are greeted by a Cub Scout Sixer and Akela. A grand howl of welcome by the Pack follows and a simple prayer may conclude the ceremony.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"sections":[{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Young Leaders\u0027 Scheme is an ongoing scheme, designed to enable young people aged between 14 and 18, to develop their leadership skills, through being part of the leadership team in a younger section.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAll Young Leaders must be members of a Young Leaders\u0027 Explorer Scout Unit, and be supported by an Explorer Scout Team Leader. They access an ongoing programme of learning, which involves completing learning\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=9,98,372\u0022\u003Emodules\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003Eand working towards four\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/307/young-leaders-scheme-missions?cat=9,98,372\u0026amp;moduleID=10\u0022\u003Emissions\u003C/a\u003E, as part of the leadership team in a younger section.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYoung Leaders are still young people in Scouting, and whilst supporting a younger section, they fall under the responsibility of Section Team Leader for that section. They don\u0027t count towards ratios and must never be left alone with a section.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHopefully many of these Young Leaders will be the adult leaders of the future, giving something back into Scouting having had a great time themselves in the youth Sections. It\u0027s important that we encourage them and help them make the most of their young leadership experience, as this will both benefit them in their personal development, and your Group and the Movement as a whole.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/running-an-explorer-unit/explorer-scout-young-leaders-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Explorer Scout Young Leaders\u0027 Scheme\u0022\u003EInformation about the Young Leaders Scheme and supporting Young Leaders in your section\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":null,"next":{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/planning-an-outing/","title":"Planning an outing"},"allParts":[{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/young-leaders-information-for-section-team-leaders/","title":"Young Leaders: Information for Section Team Leaders"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/planning-an-outing/","title":"Planning an outing"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/adventurous-activities-for-beaver-scouts/","title":"Adventurous activities for Beaver Scouts"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/under-8s/","title":"Under-8s"}],"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/young-leaders-information-for-section-team-leaders/","id":46589,"nodeName":"Young Leaders: Information for Section Team Leaders","title":"Young Leaders: Information for Section Team Leaders","type":"codexPart","image":{"url":"/media/12108/fdl-hp.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab8e1b20252a0","caption":"Scouts purple logo","type":"jpg","size":93039,"width":1268,"height":664,"altText":"An image of a purple background showing the white Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Young Leaders: Information for Section Team Leaders","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Information about the Young Leaders Scheme and supporting Young Leaders in your section.","subHeader":"Information about the Young Leaders Scheme and supporting Young Leaders in your section.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NjU4OSJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/young-leaders-information-for-section-team-leaders/"},{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EOutings and visits are an important part of a quality programme. The leadership team is encouraged to offer at least one evening or day outing in each three to four month planning cycle and a variety of outings during the time a young person is in the section. Whether outings take place within the normal meeting hours or at other times, the key to a successful trip is excellent organisation and planning. And remember \u2013 enjoy it!\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhere to go\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThink about: your local community (parks, Scout campsite, library, historical buildings), theme parks, a museum, an activity day, the seaside and linking the trip to your programme.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EFacilities and risk assessment\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThink about: having a pre-visit to your chosen destination to familiarise yourself with the layout and facilities. Be sure to consider toilets, first aid, boundaries and any out of bounds areas. More information on risk assessments is available at\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http://www.scouts.org.uk/safety\u0022\u003Escouts.org.uk/safety\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ETransport\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThink about: distance to travel, the time, cost and safety. It\u0027s essential that parents/carers know exactly how their child is to be transported and are comfortable with the arrangements. When you are using parents/carers cars, by law they must have at least third party insurance. For insurance purposes, Scouting is classed as a social, domestic or pleasure activity so parents will not need extra motor insurance.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ECost\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EThink about: accurately calculating costs and group/advanced booking discounts. It\u0027s important to plan an outing that is accessible to all young people, and that support with the costs is available for those families who need it.\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv\u003EThe Group Trustee Board may agree to pay for that young person or come to some other agreement. Support may also be available through the District, County or equivalent. You can also apply to the Scout Grants Committee for grants to support young people or adults in financial hardship to take part in Scouting.\u0026nbsp; For more information, visit\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022http://www.scouts.org.uk/grants\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Escouts.org.uk/grants\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EAdult help\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThink about: the ratio of adults to young people, asking other leaders in the Group or parents/carers to help if needed. (let the young people know who is attending). The recommended minimum ratio for Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts can be found in \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/por/4-local-organisation-of-sections-groups-districts-counties/\u0022 title=\u00224. Local Scouting organisation - sections, Groups, Districts, Counties\u0022\u003EChapter 4 of Policy, Organisation and Rules\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E (POR). \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ERefer to \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/16-adult-roles/\u0022 title=\u002216. Adult Roles\u0022\u003EPOR rule 16.1\u003C/a\u003E to see who must have a personal enquiry carried out. More information on the process can be obtained from the \u003Ca href=\u0022/contact-us/\u0022 title=\u0022Contact us\u0022\u003EScout Support Centre\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EInsurance\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA personal accident and medical expenses insurance policy is provided by the Association to cover all members. Non members such as parents/carers are not provided with the same automatic basic cover. In some cases it may be wise to consult with your Group Lead Volunteer to consider expanding cover. More information is available from\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.unityinsuranceservices.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Unity Insurance Services\u0022\u003EUnity (Scout Insurance Services)\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EWho to inform\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EInform your Group Lead Volunteer, who should in turn inform the District Lead Volunteer. Parents/carers should be fully briefed on what activities are planned and what arrangements have been made. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/activity-information-form/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity information form\u0022\u003EThe Activity Information Form\u003C/a\u003E \u003Cspan\u003Ecan be used to send parents the necessary details.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EInTouch\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIt\u0027s a requirement that an \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/FS120075\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E system is in place to ensure that everyone involved is aware of how communication will take place between leaders, participants and those not on the trip, a register of who is present is created should anything go wrong, and there is a system in place in the event of an emergency.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EHeadcounts\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EDuring the outing or activity, remember to perform regular headcounts of the young people in your care. A headcount is an effective method of ensuring the group is together and complete. You can organise the young people into their lodges/sixes/patrols or ask them to have a buddy to make headcounts easier and more efficient.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://members.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=299,301\u0022\u003EMore safety information\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EAfter the outing\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Leader of the outing should ensure that outstanding bills are paid, a visit account is prepared for the Group Treasurer and notes are kept of the arrangements for future reference.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"prev":{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/young-leaders-information-for-section-team-leaders/","title":"Young Leaders: Information for Section Team Leaders"},"next":{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/adventurous-activities-for-beaver-scouts/","title":"Adventurous activities for Beaver Scouts"},"allParts":[{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/young-leaders-information-for-section-team-leaders/","title":"Young Leaders: Information for Section Team Leaders"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/planning-an-outing/","title":"Planning an outing"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/adventurous-activities-for-beaver-scouts/","title":"Adventurous activities for Beaver Scouts"},{"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/under-8s/","title":"Under-8s"}],"link":"/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/planning-an-outing/","id":46590,"nodeName":"Planning an outing","title":"Planning an outing","type":"codexPart","image":{"url":"/media/12108/fdl-hp.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab8e1b20252a0","caption":"Scouts purple logo","type":"jpg","size":93039,"width":1268,"height":664,"altText":"An image of a purple background showing the white Scouts logo"},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Planning an outing","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Our tips on managing risk, headcounts, costs and insurance, including where to find the activity information form.","subHeader":"Our tips on managing risk, headcounts, costs and insurance, including where to find the activity information form.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NjU5MCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-your-section/running-a-beaver-colony/running-your-colony/planning-an-outing/"},{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EDon\u2019t worry about running adventurous activities for Beavers alone; there are many people locally at District and County/Area/Regional (Scotland) level who can help. There are also local Scout campsites and national Scout Activity Centres that can provide these activities.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/por/9-activities/\u0022\u003EAll activities must be done in accordance with the most recent edition of Policy, Organisation and Rules\u003C/a\u003E. As with any activity you run with your Beavers, you will need to complete a risk assessment.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThere are some activities that Beavers can\u2019t take part in; this can be because centres do not have the equipment for young people of Beaver age or where the national governing body for the activity restrict the age of participants (an example of the latter is scuba diving).\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGreat Beaver activities!\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/bell-boating/\u0022 title=\u0022Bell boating\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EBell boating\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBell boats are very stable and up to 12 young people can take part in one boat. Bell boating lets your Beavers try a paddle sport, whilst limiting the likelihood of them ending up in the water. If you have more young people or want to take more adults you can use two boats at the same time, allowing races (and the occasional water fight!).\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/archery/\u0022 title=\u0022Archery\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EArchery\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMake sure your chosen provider has bows that are small enough to allow Beavers to take part safely. 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The Department for Children, Schools and Families have advised The Association that Section 71 of the Children Act 1989 does not apply to Scouting.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScouting is by definition not considered \u0027child care\u0027 and this means that the specific requirements of Section 71 of the Act do not apply to Scouting. Thus, Policy, Organisation and Rules allows young people aged 7\u00BD years to join Cub Scouts. This briefing note does not affect the rules for Cub Scouts in Scotland or Northern Ireland.\u003Cbr\u003E\u003Cbr\u003EMore information can be found below in the FAQs\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAs you would normally \u2013 a few weeks before children join Cub Scouts. 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