YOUNG people from across the UK united at Woodcraft Folk’s national, youth-led Venturer Camp in the Wye Valley.

At the heart of this year’s camp programme at the Biblins in the Wye Valley, was Planet Utopia, inspiring the next generation of change makers to build a more peaceful, fairer world.

Some 400 volunteers and young attendees, aged between 13 and 15 took part in an immersive week of outdoor adventures and youth empowerment and were led by representation from Woodcraft Folk’s older age group, 16-20 years.

Throughout the week, the teenagers took part in co-operative living, cooking, camping, educational workshops and shared learning experiences.

This year's storytelling-themed camp placed a strong emphasis on equipping the young attendees with the skills, tools and confidence needed to help shape their communities and contribute to a better world.

At the heart of the programme is Planet Utopia; a hands-on, creative, youth-led space which encourages participants to think boldly about the future whilst building problem solving skills to fuel meaningful, collective action.

The location of Biblins creates an isolated community where young people can switch off from the distractions of everyday life and technology and challenge themselves in an educational and co-operative environment.

Louis Delmege, volunteer centre co-ordinator said: “Planet Utopia provides the core workshops at camp that explore and develop the strong values that Woodcraft Folk shares with our members and beyond.

“Young people can engage in fun and challenging sessions that develop the skills needed for the world they are coming of age in.

“With a focus on strategy, discussion and collaborative problem solving, we don’t teach young people what to think - we teach them how to think, how to work together and how to win the changes they want to see.

“In the world right now, it’s easy for young people to feel powerless. Planet Utopia reminds us they are never alone. We don’t just dream of a better world - we build it.”