The core age range for Beaver Scouts is six to eight years, though exceptions can be granted.

After reaching the age of eight, a Beaver Scout will then move on to Wolf Cubs.

A Beaver Colony is a section of the Scout Group aimed at children from 6 to 8 years.

Dear Lord, help me to be a good Beaver, always busy and bright.

The Beaver Scout uniform is a turquoise and with a group scarf (neckerchief) with black or grey shorts, trousers or skirts and black shoes International sections of the Baden-Powell Scouts' Association have variations on the above, an example of which being B-PSA Ireland's Beaver Promise of, "I promise to love God and to Help take care of the World."