How a Southbound Duke of Ed journey works
Every Adventurous Journey follows a clear path. From approval and preparation through to the journey itself, we help make each stage easier to understand and easier to manage.
Participants
Your journey, step by step
- 1
Confirm your plan
Check with your Duke of Ed Leader
Before choosing a journey, confirm your Award level, journey requirements and proposed activity with your Award Leader.
- 2
Choose your journey
Find an option that works for you
Choose a scheduled journey that suits your Award level and availability, then book or enquire if you need help deciding.
- 3
Get prepared
Know what to expect before you leave
We’ll provide the practical information you need, including equipment, food, fitness expectations, meeting points and what the journey will involve.
- 4
Take on the journey
Travel, camp and work as a team
With experienced Southbound leaders supporting the group, you’ll navigate, manage camp, make decisions together and complete the required journey.
- 5
Complete your records
Record your experience
After the journey, complete the evidence required for your Award and submit it through the Online Record Book or as directed by your Award Leader.
Responsibilities
Who is responsible for what
We deliver the journey
Southbound provides the Adventurous Journey activity, including journey design, field leadership, preparation information, communication and operational support.
They oversee the Award
Your school or Award Leader manages participant registration, approves the Adventurous Journey plan and signs off the journey evidence and overall Award requirements.
Our approach
Success is the willingness to try.
The process matters because the journey is about more than reaching the end.
It is about preparing well, contributing to the group, making decisions together and being willing to keep going when things get difficult.