Beaver Leader's Handbook - Scouts Canada

WELCOME!
Welcome to the magical world of Beavers. You have joined more than 40,000 other adults in
Canada who are serving young people through Scouts Canada.
This handbook is designed to help leaders through the early stages of leadership in a Beaver
colony. As you read through these pages, you’ll find answers to many of the questions most
Beaver leaders have, and reference to other resources which can help broaden your knowledge
and Beavering skills.
It also contains detailed information about subjects discussed in early chapters to give those with
some experience as Beaver leaders more specific information to increase their effectiveness.
Use this handbook. Refer to appropriate chapters as you build your program and develop your
leadership skills. Even if you have a good grasp of Beavering, compare what you’re doing with
what the handbook offers. You may find some new ideas, or come up with suggestions for its
next revision.
A number of leaders like you from across the country have contributed much of the material in
this book. Scouts Canada thanks all of them. As you use the handbook and gain experience as a
Beaver leader, you’ll undoubtedly develop your own ideas and come up with suggestions for
future revisions to the book. Please don’t hesitate to share them. Send your thoughts and idea
outlines to the National Program Director, Beavers, Scouts Canada, 1345 Baseline Road, Ottawa,
Ontario K2C 0A7.
Best of luck with your colony and happy Beavering!
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