Youth Council returns for Autumn 2025

We are really excited to invite all Explorers and Scouts to the next Hampshire Scout Youth Council from Friday 10^th October to Sunday 12^th October.

We'd like to fill as many of these spaces as possible with people from different parts of the County.

What is Youth Council?

Youth Council is a brilliant opportunity for Young People to develop leadership skills and engage with mature themes to make a difference to scouting within Hampshire. At each Youth Council, we focus on an important issue within Hampshire. Furthermore, Youth Council provides a platform for Young People to voice their opinions, wants and concerns to senior Hampshire Volunteers.

Previously, Young People have had the opportunity to create badge designs for district and new awards. They were also able to envision what it is like to be a trustee and create a budget for their own event, with the support of our County Chair. They have also learnt about the various Top Award opportunities available to them. 

Key details:

• Location: Lyons Lodge, Lyons Copse Campsite, 8A Sandy Ln, Shedfield, Southampton SO32 2HQ
• Times: Drop off time (Friday 10^th October): 6-7pm, Collection time (Sunday 12th October): 11am
• The weekend includes a Youth Council Necker, weekend camping (or indoor accommodation), instructor-led on-site activities, and a weekend of training and project-based activities. The programme also includes lots of games and challenge sessions.
• Option to sleep inside or outside in a tent.
• Necker required
• Leader in Charge: Dee Wright

To sign up, fill in this form.