In a recent Saturday Beavers meeting, the group engaged in a variety of hands-on activities. The session started with a log chew where the Beavers discussed their enjoyment of recent activities and expressed interest in doing more cooking and water…
Christmas Disco and Baking
The Beavers requested a disco at our last Log Chew so we broke out the speakers and the disco lights this week and played party games. We made gingerbread biscuits by rolling and cutting dough and then baking them. The…
Health and Fitness
In this week's Saturday Beavers meeting, the young members completed their health and fitness badge. Building on last week's focus on healthy eating, this session was dedicated to exercise. The Beavers tested their heart rates both before and after engaging…
Snow Centre
With Christmas drawing near, we went to the Snow Centre (formally Chill Factor) to enjoy some wintry fun! The Beavers braved the thrills of downhill donuts, sledging and the ice slide. They also played in the snow, making snow angels…
Healthy eating
During their latest meeting, the Saturday Beavers focused on understanding healthy eating habits by exploring different food groups. The session included identifying varieties of proteins, carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables. This foundational knowledge is crucial for understanding nutritional balance.In small groups…
Knots and marshmallows
Due to the wet weather, we postponed our outside fires evening until January and instead toasted marshmallows over candles indoors! Everyone was very keen to light their own candle. We practised our reef knots and learned 2 new knots –…
Astronomy night
Our Saturday Beavers had a fascinating session led by the Amazing Kyle from Wythenshawe Star Gazers, focusing on the wonders of astronomy. The session included a hands-on activity where the Beavers created their own constellation cups. Additionally, the group watched…
St Andrew’s Day
With St Andrew’s Day coming up on Sunday, we took the opportunity to tick off another part of our My World badge and learn about another part of the UK. We tried our hand at some Highland Games – tossing…
Water safety and personal challenges
In the most recent meeting of the Saturday Beavers, the young members had the opportunity to present their personal challenges which were selected at the start of the term. Each Beaver took turns sharing their progress and the outcomes of…
Digital Maker
To gain the Digital Maker stage 1 badge, the Beavers had to undertake 3 tasks. They had to draw the parts of a computer on paper, thinking about all the hardware you need to make a computer work. They used…
