The Beaver Scout Programme supports and promotes the planning of balanced programs in the Colony. It is made up of some areas of activity and a variety of methods which take place within a framework of key principles.

• Beaver Scouts learn about themselves - exploring their feelings and developing good habits of health and personal safety.
• Beaver Scouts get to know people - finding out about people in their family, the family of Scouting, the local community and the wider world.
• Beaver Scouts explore - discovering the exciting world of science nature and technology, exploring the natural and man-made world.

The Beaver Scout Membership Badge
This is awarded at a Promise Ceremony after four to six weeks in the Colony. This badge is worn by all invested group members and shows that they are members of the Scout Movement.

The Beaver Scout Badges
There are two Beaver Scout badges issued by the Beaver Scout Leader after consecutive periods of six to eight months. The requirements are:

Take part with your Colony in an active and balanced Colony program for approximately six to eight months to receive the first Beaver Scout Badge. To receive the second Beaver Scout Badge, continue to take part in an active and balanced Colony program for a further six to eight months.

The Beaver Scout Challenge
The Beaver Scout Challenge is optional. It is awarded to individual Beaver Scouts who are both willing and able to complete the four challenges. If attempted, the challenge should be completed during the Beaver Scout's last few months in the Colony. The challenges may be planned and done in groups but each Beaver Scout must complete all four challenges.

Note: A Beaver Scout should begin working for the Cub Scout Membership Award between four to six weeks before transferring to the Cub Scout Pack. This is to be arranged in partnership between the Cub Scout and Beaver Scout Leaders.

For the full requirements for each award please refer to the Beaver Scout Badge Requirements section on the website of the UK Scout Association.