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Third Truro Beavers

Fun and friendship are the cornerstones of the Beaver program.  Through an adventurous program of outdoor activities, creative play, songs, and cooperative games, Beavers enjoy time with their friends (and meet new ones), learn how to get along within a group, and develop the confidence to be themselves.

Beavers share many outdoor adventures with their friends in the colony.  Nature walks, short hikes, tree plantings and family sleepovers give Beavers a taste of outdoor fun.  Through these activities, Beavers develop an appreciation and a sense of caring for the environment.

Beavers are a vital part of the community, country and world in which they live.  Visits to parks, power plants, fire and police stations thrill young Beavers and illustrate the many important facets of their community.

St. Andrews United Church is a peanut free building with  a number of scouters having peanut allergies.

Beaver Leaders

Tim Roland  893-7565

Stephen Ellis 893-1812

Allen Wilson  893-4537

Gordon Hippern 895-1392

Tim Stoddard 


Upcoming Events

  • Sept. 24th: Beavers will be introduced to a traditional Scouting Campfire. Activities will include campfire traditions such as songs, skits and cheers. Popcorn Fundraiser information will be distributed and explain by Glenn Ross. Parents are asked to arrive at 6:45 for details. 

October Theme: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

  • Oct. 1st: Introduce theme and participate in games and activities. Popcorn Campaign - see main page.

  • Oct. 8th: Waste Reducer Badge.

  • Oct. 15th: Investiture of new Beavers and Leaders. Parents of new Beavers are invited to partipate in the Investiture Ceremony.

  • Oct. 18th: Apple Day. See main page.

  • Oct. 22nd: Theme Activities. Beavers will complete requirements for Waste Reducer Badge in addition to collecting leaves to press between waxed paper. Please ensure Beavers are properly prepared if it is chilly - approx. 15 minutes outside.

  • Oct. 29th: Pumpkin Party

November Theme: Space

  • Nov. 5th: Remembrance Day activity and introduction of "Space" theme with activities

  • Nov 12th: Theme activities as well as several Investitures. Jon Davison will be collecting Camp Malagash registration forms at the beginning of the meetings. 

  • Nov. 15th: Christmas parade.

  • Nov. 19th: Indoor campfire to warm up for Camp Malagash. Waste Reducer Badges have arrived.

  • Nov. 22nd - 23rd: Camp Malagash. CANCELLED due to weather. See main page for supply list and directions.

  • Nov. 26th: Theme activities.

December Theme: Spirit of the Season

  • Dec 3rd: Introduce theme. Craft and games.

  • Dec. 6th: Area swim - see main page for details.

  • Dec 10th: Complete craft. Theme activities.

  • Dec 17th: Last night before Christmas break. Theme activities. CANCELLED due to weather. Have a very merry Christmas everybody!!!

January Theme: Be Prepared

  • Jan 7th: Introduce Theme. Discuss Emergency kit. CANCELLED due to weather. 

  • Jan: 14th: CANCELLED due to weather.  Please note that is Third Truro Scouting policy that all Scouting activities are cancelled following any school closures. 

  • Jan 21st: Tour of  Fire Station. We will meet at the Church and hike to the Fire Station followed by a hike back. Please ensure Beavers are dressed warmly and if they have a small flashlight they can bring it.

  • Jan 28th: Introduce Theme. Discuss Emergency kit. The tour of new Ambulance Station be be rescheduled as soon as I find a contact. I'm not having any luck with this - suggestions?

February Theme: Be Careful

  • Feb 4th: CANCELLED due to weather.  Please note that is Third Truro Scouting policy that all Scouting activities are cancelled following any school closures. : Introduce Theme. Medicine and household chemicals awareness. 

  • Feb 11th: Indoor campfire to prepare for Area campfire following week.

  • Feb 14th -22nd: Scout Guide Week. See Main page for details.

  • February 14th: Winterfest. See Main page for details. Please let me know if you plan on attending as it helps the organizers to plan supplies.

  • Feb 16th: PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE to Monday night this week. Area Beaver campfire to celebrate Scout/ Guide week (all Beaver sections within the Truro and surrounding areas). See Main page for details.

  • Feb 21st: Area Swim. See Main page for details.

  • Feb 22nd: Church Parade. Beavers should meet downstairs at 10:4 am in uniform. All Beavers, Cubs and Scouts along with their leaders will walk into the Church sanctuary at the beginning of the service. The Church service should last until 12 noon followed by (optional) coffee and conversation (food) which will last until approx. 12:20. Parents are invited to attend the Church service.

  • Feb 25th: Theme Activities

March Theme: Beavers Buggies!

  • March 4th:

  • March 11th: Beaver Buggy Building (assembly)

  • March 18th: No regular meeting Due to March Break

  • March 25th: Beaver Buggy Building (decorating)

  • March 26th: White Tails Visit Cub Meeting. The Whitetails (Beavers joining Cubs next year) are invited to attend a Cub meeting to meet the Cubs and Leaders and see how a Cub meeting is run. Time: 6:30 to 8:00 at Saint Andrew's Church.

April Theme: Cars, Rockets, Gliders

We will attempt to get the Beavers outside when the weather is appropriate. Please ensure your Beaver doesn't wear his best pants or sneakers!

  • April 1st: Beaver Buggy (tuning)

  • April 4th: Colchester Area Rally. See Main page for details.

  • April 8th: Rocket launch! Beavers will walk to the playing field by the Elementary School on King St and launch some model rockets.

  • April 11th: The Cubs and Scouts will be going to visit the Sugar Moon Farm. The Beavers are invited to join this outing which will involve breakfast, hike and tour for a small fee. All Beavers are asked to arrive at 9:00 to allow us to get right in. Please email me to let me know your intentions to help with planning.

  • April 15th: Food Bank Drive. See Main page for details.

  • April 22nd: Tour of the Police Station. The forecast is calling for rain so parents are asked to drop the Beavers off at the Police Station on Prince St. at 6:05. Beavers can be picked up at the station at 7:00. Spread the word!

  • April 29th: The Beavers will be assembling balsa gliders and testing their flying abilities (outside if weather permits).

May Theme: Trees Please

  • May 6th: At the beginning of every night the Beavers rush for the hockey sticks. Time for some floor hockey!

  • May 9th: Scout Trees at 9:30 AM. See Main page for details. Tim Stoddard will be coordinating the Beaver activities.

  • May 13th: Activities with Rusty.

  • May 20th: Scouting Banquet.

  • May 27th: Tic Tac (Gordon Hippern) will be collecting registration fees for camp Malagash and handing out kit list/camp rules sheets on Wednesday at the church from 6:00-6:30pm. If you have any questions or concerns he can be reached through the link provided.

June

  • June 12th - 14th: Area Camp. See Main page for details. Beavers are highly encouraged to attend!

See main page for additional activities and check back often 
Noticeses
  • Beavers will only be released when a parent or guardian has arrived.
  • New Beavers are keen to get their uniforms. Several suggestions are: ask friends and neighbours as many children have been in the Beaver Program in the past; check www.kijiji.ca for sale items or post a want ad; visit the shop located in Westville (address on the main page) ; or order online through www.scouts.ca.
  • The Beaver colony meets every Wednesday from 6:00 to 7:00 with the only exceptions being when an Area Event is planned during the week or the schools are closed due to bad weather.
  • Dues are collected at every meeting (50 cents). Dues go towards perishable goods, craft supplies, cost of activities etc. 
  • Parents may want to consider campfire blankets for their Beavers. While not mandatory by any means, the Beavers do cherish them and they can sew or pin all of their crests, badges, pins etc from all their activities on them (swimming, skiing etc). Before the New Year we are planning a couple of "indoor campfires" followed by an actual one in Malagash. If interested, check the National Scout Site Store or, if you are sew inclined, make one. Tip: Make sure the blanket is long enough in the back to sit on.
  • Please encourage your Beaver to wear their complete uniform to all events.