Beaver Meeting for Parents on 6.9.17

A special meeting regarding the Beaver Section for 2017/18 will take place in the Scout Hall on Wednesday 6th September 2017 at 8pm (directly after the AGM).

The Beaver Scouts (Ages 6 to 9) is our most popular section and we require 4 to 6 adults to operate these sections.  The commitments is one weekly meeting (during school terms) which is approximately an hours and a half.  Some planning with other leaders in the section on a monthly basis (approx. on hour) and a approx. six outdoor events though-out the year, typically on a Saturday or Sunday, plus one overnight/camping event.

No prior scouting experience is necessary, as training will be provided, however prior experience as a scout would be useful.  A team of leaders is more beneficial as it allows to spread the planning and organising of meeting nights and events and also allows for flexibility in attendance.

It is expected that the Beaver section number will be limited to a maximum of 20 in 2017/18, however there is a significant waiting list and if a second section can be opened, this will allow for further sharing of activities.

If you have any queries, please contact our Group Leader, Niall Cremin on 086-8328996 or at niall@ballinloughscouts.com

 

Beavers Reopening 2015

Beavers will recommence on Monday 14th September 2015 at 6.30pm for existing members.  new members will not be accepted that night.  New members should apply online

New members will be drawn from the waiting list from online applications.

Registration & AGM 2015

Registration for new and existing members takes place on Monday 28th September 2015 at 7.30pm in the Scout Hall followed by the AGM at 8pm.

Existing members can pay online or on the registration night and return their Green Parental and Medical Consent Form

New members should apply online and places will be allocated from the waiting lists as they become available.

Waiting Lists in Operation

The Beaver scout and Cub Scout sections are currently full and a waiting list is in operation for both these sections.  If you wish to join the waiting list, your application must be made online. Choose ‘Join  from the menu on the home page.  Applicants are recorded based on the date of submission and places are offered on a first come first served basis to eligible applicants.

Please note the applicants must be six years of year before joining the Beaver section. Applicants under six will remain on the waiting list until they are six.  The progression age between the other section has more flexibility, but generally members progressing in September must have reached the minimum age for the section by 31st December.

Web & Email Interruption

Our website and email access were temporarily offline from Friday 12th until Tuesday 16th September due to a flood of spam email.  If you attempted to contact us by email during this period, it is likely that your message was not received.

Beaver Section Reopening

We now have two new Beaver leaders and support of two venture Scouts to re-open the section.  The section will reopen on Monday 22nd September at the new time of 6.30pm to 7.30pm.  New members will be accepted on the night.  Many thanks to all those attended the parents meeting on 11th September and all those who volunteered to help on  Monday evenings and at weekends.