Build Confidence Through AdventureNuminbah Valley Environmental Education Centre supports school groups undertaking the Adventurous Journey component of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
Working alongside school staff, students develop independence, teamwork, resilience and leadership through bushwalking, navigation, camping and expedition experiences in authentic outdoor environments.
Whether your school is introducing students to Duke of Edinburgh through a Bridge experience or delivering Bronze or Silver Adventurous Journeys, our educators can support your group throughout the journey.
NVEEC facilitates Duke of Edinburgh Adventurous Journeys for school groups during school terms only. Programs are not available on weekends or during school holiday periods.
School Group Options
Recommended Years: 7-8
Delivery: Day Program
An introduction to adventurous journeys and outdoor learning. Students develop foundational skills in navigation, bushwalking, teamwork, safety and environmental awareness while building confidence for future Duke of Edinburgh participation.
Recommended Years: 8-10
Delivery: 2 Days / 1 Night Adventurous Journey
Students develop expedition skills through Bronze-level Practice and Qualifying Journeys focused on navigation, teamwork, self-sufficiency, campcraft and responsible decision-making in outdoor environments.
Recommended Years: 10-12
Delivery: 3 Days / 2 Nights Adventurous Journey
Students extend their independence and expedition capabilities through more challenging Practice and Qualifying Journeys requiring leadership, resilience, advanced navigation and effective team management.
Important Information
- Programs are delivered for school groups only
- NVEEC supports the Adventurous Journey component of the Award
- Programs operate during school terms only
- Programs are not available on weekends or during school holiday periods
- Minimum group size: 14 students
- Maximum group size: 21 students
- Adventurous Journeys require a 1:7 adult-to-student ratio
- A minimum of two visiting school staff must attend
- Visiting staff are expected to have appropriate bushwalking fitness, outdoor experience and camping skills
- Visiting staff must complete any Duke of Edinburgh training requirements as directed by the Queensland Award Office
- Equipment hire may be available by negotiation
More Information
For further information about the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, visit the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Australia website.
For Award-specific enquiries: QLD.Award.Office@qed.qld.gov.au
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Whether your students are preparing for their first Bridge experience or completing a Silver Qualifying Journey, NVEEC can help your school plan a meaningful Adventurous Journey experience.
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