Adventure starts here.
Squirrels and Beavers in the Brabazon area make friends, learn skills for life and have real adventures – every Thursday at Spitfire Hangar.
The Scouting journey
From Squirrel to Explorer
We run Squirrels and Beavers here in Brabazon. Cubs, Scouts and Explorers run with our District, so the adventure carries on as your child grows.
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Age 4
Squirrels
Run by us
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Age 6
Beavers
Run by us
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Age 8
Cubs
District
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Age 10½
Scouts
District
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Age 14
Explorers
District
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Age 18–25
Network
District
What we do
Real activities, every week
No sitting still – our Squirrels and Beavers are out doing things. Here is a flavour of the year.
Campfires and cooking
Cooking simple food on a real campfire and toasting round the flames at family events.
Dens and building
Building dens and shelters outdoors, plus big creations with boxes and tarps.
Nature explorers
Minibeast hunts, pond dipping and spotting the birds and animals on our doorstep.
Local adventures
Walks, park visits and little outings around Brabazon to practise road and group safety.
Team games
Wide games, parachute games and relay challenges that teach teamwork the fun way.
Get creative
Arts, crafts, model making and badge work – every session ends with something to show.
Helping others
Kindness challenges, litter picks and cards for our local care home.
Try new things
Visitors, first-aid basics, science experiments and things that feel properly adventurous.
Our values
Skills for life, values for good
Scouting is built on five values. We practise them in every meeting, however small.
- Integrity – doing the right thing
- Respect – for ourselves and others
- Care – for each other and our world
- Belief – exploring ideas and faiths
- Cooperation – stronger together
Official wording and more detail: Our fundamentals (Policy, Organisation and Rules).
“I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love God.”
Alternate wordings are available. We help every child use the version right for them.
The Scout Law
- A Scout is to be trusted.
- A Scout is loyal.
- A Scout is friendly and considerate.
- A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
- A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
- A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
- A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.
Group calendar
What’s coming up
Both sections meet on Thursdays at Spitfire Hangar during term time. The lists below are snapshots from our Online Scout Manager calendars – the live calendars are the source of truth, so please check them for last-minute changes.
Squirrels · Thursdays 5–6pm
| Date | Session |
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| Thu 17 Sep · 5–6pm | Section Opening – Pegasus Room |
| Thu 24 Sep · 5–6pm | Weekly session – Youth Club room |
| Thu 1 Oct · 5–6pm | Weekly session |
| Thu 8 Oct · 5–6pm | Weekly session |
| Thu 15 Oct · 5–6pm | Weekly session |
| Thu 22 Oct · 5–6pm | Weekly session |
Beavers · Thursdays 6–7pm
| Date | Session |
|---|---|
| Thu 17 Sep · 6–7pm | Section Opening – Pegasus Room |
| Thu 24 Sep · 6–7pm | Weekly session – Youth Club room |
| Thu 1 Oct · 6–7pm | Weekly session |
| Thu 8 Oct · 6–7pm | Weekly session |
| Thu 15 Oct · 6–7pm | Weekly session |
| Thu 22 Oct · 6–7pm | Weekly session |
Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sat 19 Sep · 10am | Artisan Market - 19th September 26 |
| Thu 29 Oct · 10am | Community Heroes Day |
| Sat 31 Oct · 5–7pm | Halloween - Trick or Treat Night |
| Sat 21 Nov · 10am | Artisan Market - Nov 26 |
Subscribe and your section’s sessions appear in your own calendar. Each section has its own feed, and that calendar is the live source – check it for changes.
Group news
What’s been happening
Term starts – welcome back to the hut!
Squirrels and Beavers are back for the autumn term. Parents have been emailed the full programme and the first few weeks are already full of outdoor fun.
More newsNew volunteers join our team
We’re delighted to welcome two new helpers who have completed their training and DBS checks over the summer. There is always room for more – find out about volunteering.
Waiting list now open for 2026–27
Places for Squirrels and Beavers for the new session are being offered from the waiting list. If you would like your child considered, add them today.
Items shown are examples until the group approves real news.
Ready when you are.
However you’d like to be part of 1st Brabazon – as a family, a volunteer or a supporter – we’d love to hear from you.
Already a parent? Head to For parents for meeting details, documents and the term programme.