Beavers Go Wild at Bentley Copse Activity Centre

Over 300 Beaver Scouts and adult volunteers from across Surrey came together for a weekend of adventure, friendship and outdoor fun at the Bentley Copse Activity Centre for the annual “Beavers Go Wild” overnight camp.

Beaver Scouts from Caterham, Farnham, Godalming, Busbridge, Southwater, Horley, Bookham, Fetcham, Ashtead, Charlton, Ashford, Camberley, West Byfleet, Horsell, Knaphill, Dorking, Haslemere, Camelsdale, Fernhurst, Reigate, Woking, St Johns, Pyford and Brookwood all took part in the action-packed event.

Blessed with warm sunshine on the Saturday, the Beavers enjoyed a full programme of exciting activities designed to challenge, inspire and build confidence. Highlights included zip wiring through the trees, tackling the thrilling leap of faith, climbing, go-karting, exploring a cave maze and playing aeroball.

The adventurous schedule also featured hands-on skills such as fire lighting, compass making, trying tomahawk throwing, and even designing and launching paper rockets. The wide range of activities ensured there was something for every participant to enjoy while learning new skills. #skillsforlife

As evening fell on Saturday, the Beavers gathered around a traditional campfire, singing songs together before settling down to listen to a bedtime story—bringing a perfect close to a fun-filled day.

Denise Iverson, County Beaver Lead (Beaver Scouts), said “Fun and friendship were at the heart of the weekend. It was fantastic to see all the children and leaders meeting new friends and reconnecting with old ones, while gaining valuable #SkillsForLife.”

Athena aged 7 from Charlton said: “I liked the Leap of faith best because I thought I wasn’t going to jump but then I did.”

Camelsdale Beavers said: “We liked the Rock climbing, Thomahawks, the duck hunt and the Lego best as they were lots of fun.”

Sarah, a volunteer with the Camelsdale Beavers said: “I think it was a fantastic weekend, there was a wide range of activities that gave the Beavers a lot of new challenges to try.”

Poppy aged 6 from Woking said: “I liked the bouncy slide as it was really fun.”

Susie, a volunteer with the 7th Woking Beavers said: “There was a nice range of activities from adventurous and non-adventurous but the Beavers really enjoyed tying them all.”

Evvy aged 6 from Ashtead said: “I liked the duck hunt because I liked the names and different colours of the ducks.”

Julian aged 6 from Brookwood said: “I liked the zip line because it went really fast.”

Archie aged 7 from Reigate said: “I liked making a compass because I made it and I could then find north.”

Rory aged 6 from Horsell said: “I liked the cave maze because there were lots of different tunnels and I nearly got lost.”

Alice aged 6 from Bookham said: “I liked the zip line because it was my first time on one that long and I enjoyed it because it was really fast.”

Noah aged 8 from Horley said: “I liked the cave maze because I like mazes.”

Max aged 5 ¾ from Caterham said: “I liked the obstacle course because I like running, balancing and ducking.”

Ashton aged 6 from Dorking said: “I liked the obstacle course as everyone can do it at the same time and it was exciting.”

Gus aged 7 from Bookham said: “I liked cave maze because it was challenging and dark.”

Heath aged 7 from Farnham said: “I liked the fire lighting because it was cool to see he cotton wool burst into flames.”

Connie aged 7 and Thomas aged 7 from Godalming said: “We liked the Zip line and the Go karts as they were really cool.”

Zoe aged 6 from Ashford said: “I liked the bouncy castle because it was really bouncy and fun.”

Reigate Beavers said: “The best thing we liked was the Adventure course because it was challenging and fun.”

Southwater Beavers said: “We liked the Zip line, caving and high ropes best.”

St Johns Beavers said: “We liked sleeping over with our friends.”

Fetcham Beavers said: “We liked going on the zip line as it was really fast.”

Busbridge Beavers said: “The best activity was the zip line as it was really long.”

The “Beavers Go Wild” camp continues to be a highlight in the scouting calendar, offering young people the chance to experience adventure, teamwork and personal growth in a safe and supportive outdoor environment. #Placetobelong