Nearly 600 young adventurers descended on Lyndhurst to embark on an action-packed overnight adventure this Bank Holiday weekend.

Some 11 scout groups from across Southampton took on the challenge of the Southampton Scouts District Camp 2025, a four-day trip to the New Forest Showground.

Scouts kept busy with activities such as archery, laser tag, a petting zoo, hobby horse jumping, and live music.

But the opportunity to learn new skills was also an option, as the young adventurers tried new things like soldering, amateur radio, and soft tomahawk throwing.

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The camp was supported by various local organisations, such as the Southampton University Engineering Society (SUES) which provided rides around the 35-acre campsite in its 1929 vintage Dennis bus.

Scouts wrestling in inflatable sumo outfits.Scouts wrestling in inflatable sumo outfits. (Image: Southampton City Scouts) The Army tested reaction times with laser clay pigeon shooting, and Southern Water educated the young adventurers about the importance of soil to our rivers.

Scouts were also given the chance to test their limits and face their fears by scaling a 25-foot climbing wall that offered a view of the camp and the surrounding New Forest landscape.

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New badges were gained and new skills for life were developed across the weekend.

A team of enthusiastic volunteers helped scouts further in areas such as teamwork, resilience, leadership, cooking and fire lighting during the overnight event.

Leaders watching scouts enjoy the activities at the District Camp.Leaders watching scouts enjoy the activities at the District Camp. (Image: Southampton City Scouts) Lead volunteer Joshua Smith said: "This event shows the power of volunteers in Southampton.

"This event could never have happened without the 200 volunteers who dedicated their weekend and many evenings before to this event."

A cub scout from the 26th Swaythling Scout Group said: "I really enjoyed walking around with my friends and we loved the inflatables."

Southampton City Scouts told the Echo that it is always on the lookout for more young adventurers and fun-loving adults to get involved at regular unit meetings,.

The local charity oversees the delivery of scouting across 11 locations in Southampton, with more than 900 youth members aged 4-17 and more than 450 adult volunteers from a diverse range of backgrounds.