Fun and friendship are the corner stones of the Beaver program. Through an adventurous program of outdoor activities, creative play, music, and cooperative games, Beavers enjoy time with their friends (and meet new ones), learn how to get along within a group, and develop the confidence to be themselves.

Beavers officially began in Canada, 1973 but were not officially recognised in Britain until 1982. Beavers were created to deal with the demand from the younger brothers and sisters of Cubs to become part of the Scouting Movement.

The Beaver Section is based around the 'Friends of the Forest' book with the leaders taking their names from characters in the book.

The Beavers have a Law, Promise and Motto, like all sections of the Baden-Powell Scouts Association of Ireland, these are:

The Law
A Beaver is always busy and bright, and helps other people by doing a good turn every day.

The Promise
I promise to love God and to Help take care of the World.

The Motto
Sharing, Sharing, Sharing

The Beaver Training Scheme consists of:

* Kitten Badge
* Four Footprint Badges - covering Learning, Developing, Exploring and Discovering.
* Dam Builder Badge
* Colony holiday and Pack holiday badges.
* Project Award
* Service Award
* Hobby Award
* Friendship Badge
* Beaver Citizenship Award