For further information about what your child can expect as a Beaver, please see the Parents’ Guide to Beaver Scouts:
Moving to cubs
Your child will normally progress from Beavers to Cubs (which meet on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening) around the time of his/her 8 th birthday. Further information will be provided nearer the time.
Stay in the loop
Website & social mediaMake sure to keep an eye on our group website for information about what’s happening in the group, and for useful resources for our members and parents. Social media Make sure to follow @GiffnockScouts on social media…
Parent involvement
Our Scout Group is run entirely by volunteers. Each week leaders give up some of their time to plan and run weekly meetings for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. As well as this, there are a large number of volunteers…
Subscription fee
We charge our annual subscription in two half-yearly payments. For 2026/27, we have increased the subscription by £5 per half-year payment, reflecting the rise in inflation and recent increases to local and national Scout membership fees. The August–December 2026 subscription…
What uniform do Beavers wear?
Beavers don’t need a uniform to join, but soon Beavers will start earning badges and need a place to put them! After a few weeks of being a Beaver, your leaders will tell you what you need. The Beavers uniform…
Joining Friday Beavers
Friday Beavers meets from 18:30 – 19:30. Generally, when East Renfrewshire schools are open, Beavers will be on (but the leaders will keep you right)! You can contact the Friday Beavers team by email: fridaybeavers@giffnockscouts.org.ukPlease ensure that you have this…
Joining Monday Beavers
Monday Beavers meets from 18:30 – 19:30. Generally, when East Renfrewshire schools are open, Beavers will be on (but the leaders will keep you right)! You can contact the Monday Beavers team by email: mondaybeavers@giffnockscouts.org.ukPlease ensure that you have this…
