6.00pm
Catch, throw, run
Leader in centre of circle, throw ball to a Beaver, who throws it back and then runs clockwise round the outside of the circle back to his place, while leader carries on with each Beaver in turn. This results in a few Beavers running at the same time
Craft: Beaver Biscuit
Let the Beavers make a beaver face out of the biscuit
You will need a round biscuit, chocolate frosting, 2 large chocolate buttons (ears), one smaller button (nose), two chocolate chips (eyes), one white chocolate button cut in half (teeth) and some cola flavoured liquorices for whiskers.
6.35pm
Swimming up ceremony: Eight year old beavers come forward, ask if they have enjoyed Beavers. Provide them with their moving up certificates, swim down the river and introduce them to Akela and other cub scouts.
These 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 their child's life. This ceremony is also the time when the Moving On Award is presented and the Scout Promise is reaffirmed.
Swimming up the river
This ceremony begins with the Beaver Scouts in the river bank formation and the Cub Scouts in the Pack circle. An opening is left in the Pack circle facing the Colony. Once in position the Beaver Scout Leader calls out the names of those Beaver Scouts who are to join the Cub Scout Pack. The Beaver Scouts 'swimming up' joins the leader in the river. The Beaver Scout Leader says "We are pleased and proud that you are now moving from Beaver Scouts to Cub Scouts," or "we wish you a happy and exciting time as you do your best in the Cub Scout Pack", or similar words suitable to the occasion. Escorted by the leader, the Beaver Scouts walk up the river between the banks to stand in a straight line facing the Cub Scout 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 Cub Scout Leader then uses the left handshake and welcomes them into the Pack. The Cub Scout Leader introduces the new Members to their Sixer whom they should already have met and then to other Members of the Six. A simple prayer may conclude the ceremony. See diagram at the end of the factsheet.
As a Beaver Scout my work is done,
So look out Cub Scouts here I come.
Across the river now I swim,
Held by a rope to pull me in.
So help me Cub Scouts help me do,
Pull me across to be with you.
6.40pm
Beavers play a Cub game
