SPICES (Scouting)

Last updated

The SPICES (Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character/Creativity, [1] Emotional and Spiritual) [2] are learning objectives, or areas of personal development explored through scouting programmes in a number of countries. The acronym was created during the development of the ONE Programme scheme by Scouting Ireland, [3] but has since been adopted by Scouts Canada, Scouts Australia, Scouts New Zealand and Scout Association of Malta. These objectives reflect the aims of Scouting rather than the methodologies – the Scout Method.

Contents

Background

On the merging of legacy scout associations to create Scouting Ireland in 2004, a need was identified to merge or replace existing programmes into a unified youth programme, eventually becoming "ONE Programme". [4] Thirty-six fundamental learning objectives, categorised as social, physical, intellectual, character, emotional and spiritual areas, [5] were identified as the central aim of the organisation. [4] Interim steps were identified so that these areas of growth could be targeted across the age ranges of the youth members. [4] [5]

The success of the ONE Programme development, prompted other scout organisations to base their youth programme revisions on Scouting Ireland's research. Some examples include, Scouts Canada, [6] [7] Scouts Australia, [8] Scouts Aotearoa and the Scout Association of Malta. [9] [10]

National implementations

Australia

The SPICES are adapted for each of the programme sections – Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers. [11] [8]

Canada

As part of the "Canadian Path", from beaver scouts to rover scouts, the SPICES are considered the attributes that best represent well rounded youth, prepared for the world. [12] [13]

The Spiritual element is not necessarily religion focused, but could include a scout's relationship with an abrahamic god or connectedness with nature or the global community. [14]

Ireland

In programme books and materials, for Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts, the SPICES are represented by characters representing those traits. [15] Beavers track their progress through the SPICES in the Bree (first year), Ruarc (second year) and Conn (third year) lodges. [16] Cubs track their progress by marking their "travel cards" which contain a checklist of all the learning objectives. [17] SPICES beads, and annual personal progress badges are awarded as the travel cards are filled. [17] Venture Scouts plan activities based on a self-assessment of their current personal development using the SPICES (similar to wheel of life tool). [18] Scouts, Venture Scouts, Rover Scouts review their progress as part of the general review of programme cycles. [19] [20]

Malta

The "C" in SPICES has been adapted to represent "Creativity". [1] The sections are cubs, scouts, ventures and rovers. [21]

New Zealand

The SPICES are used in the five sections – Keas, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers. [22] Scouts Aotearoa has linked the SPICES to a similar concept from the Hauora philosophy of health and wellbeing. [23] There are four dimensions (or whare walls) of hauora: taha tinana (physical well-being – health), taha hinengaro (mental and emotional well-being – self-confidence), taha whanau (social well-being – self-esteem) and taha wairua (spiritual well-being – personal beliefs). [24]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cub Scout</span> Scouting program for young people

Cub Scouts, Cubs or Wolf Cubs are programs associated with Scouting for young children usually between 7 and 12, depending on the organization to which they belong. A participant in the program is called a Cub. A group of Cubs is called a "Pack".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scouts Canada</span> Canadian Scouting association

Scouts Canada is a Canadian Scouting association providing programs for young people, between the ages of 5 and 26, with the stated aim "To help develop well rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world". Scouts Canada, in affiliation with the French-language Association des Scouts du Canada, is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. In 2021–22, youth membership stood at 33,899, a 48% decline from 64,693 in 2014–15. Over the same period, volunteer numbers also declined 43%, from 20,717 in 2015 to 11,765 in 2022. Scouts Canada has declined significantly in size since its peak: youth membership is down 82% from 288,084 in 1965 and volunteer numbers are down 50% from 33,524 in 1965.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scout Association of Malta</span> National Scouting organization in Malta

Founded in 1908, The Scout Association of Malta (TSAM) is the Scouting organization in Malta. TSAM has always maintained a high and respectable Scouting tradition. Its leaders and members are committed to further the ideals of Scouting in line with those as traditionally established by the youth movement's Founder, Lord Robert Baden-Powell of Gilwell, and as further developed by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). TSAM is a forward looking youth movement which, as a non-governmental organisation (NGO), enjoys great respect both locally and internationally. It is the only association in Malta which is recognised by the WOSM, and is also a member of the European Scout Region.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">The Scout Association</span> Scouting organisation in the United Kingdom

Scouts UK (also known as The Scout Association) is the largest Scout organisation in the United Kingdom. It's the World Organization of the Scout Movement's recognised member for the United Kingdom.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Venturing</span> Program of the Boy Scouts of America

Venturing is a core program of the Boy Scouts of America for young men and women ages 14 through 20. It is one of the Boy Scouts' three programs for older youth, which also include Sea Scouts and Exploring. The purpose of Venturing is to provide a positive environment where youth members, called Venturers, can lead the adventure, take on new leadership roles, and mature into responsible adults.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">King's Scout</span> An award of the Scouts youth programme

A King's Scout is a Scout who has attained the King's Scout Award. The King's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in the Commonwealth realms, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, where Scouts operate under the patronage of King Charles III. Whether the award recipient is a Queen's or King's Scout depends on who is the current monarch of the Commonwealth realms.

Venturer or Venture Scouts are programs in some Scouting organisations for young people of various age ranges in the 14–20 age range. A participant in the program is called a Venturer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Rover Scout</span> Scouting organization

Rover Scouts, Rovers, Rover Scouting or Rovering is a program associated with some Scouting organizations for adult men and women. A group of Rovers is called a 'Rover Crew'.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scouts Aotearoa</span> National Scouting association in New Zealand

Scouts Aotearoa, known internationally as Scouts Aotearoa New Zealand is a trading name of The Scout Association of New Zealand, the national Scouting association in New Zealand and an affiliate of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) since 1953. Scouts Aotearoa had 12,156 youth members and with 5,888 volunteers as of the end of 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scout method</span> Informal educational system used by Scouts

The Scout method is the informal educational system used in the Scouting Movement. The aim of Scouting is character training with the goal of helping participants become independent and helpful, and thereby become "healthy, happy, helpful citizens".

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Scout leader</span> Trained adult leader of a Scout unit

A Scout leader or Scouter generally refers to the trained adult leader of a Scout unit. The terms used vary from country to country, over time, and with the type of unit.

Beavers is a programme associated with some Scouting organisations generally for children aged 5/6 to 7/8 who are too young for the Cub programme.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cub Scouts (Scouting Ireland)</span>

Cub Scouts or Macaoimh is the name given to youth members Scouting Ireland and previously Scouting Ireland (CSI), of the Cub Scout age group. The National Team Lead and Programme Commissioner for Cub Scouts is Evan O'Connell of the 49th Cork, Ballincollig Scout group. The terms Macaoimh and Cub are often co-existent though Macaoimh represents a different tradition. Both boys and girls participate in the Cub Scout programme though some Scout Groups are boys only. Its membership is the largest of the four Scouting Ireland Sections. The Cub Scout programme is part of the worldwide Scouting movement and aims to develop the youth member using the SPICE program - Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional and Spiritual.

Cub Scouts is the section of Scouts Australia for boys and girls aged 8 to 11 (inclusive), often known simply as 'Cubs'. The Cub Scout section follows after Joey Scouts and is before Scouts. Cub Scouts wear a uniform shirt with navy blue panels, and yellow shoulders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Venture Scouts (Scouting Ireland)</span>

Venture Scouts in Scouting Ireland are aged between 15 and 17 years of age. The awards scheme of Venture Scouts is called Rogha, an Irish word meaning Choice. Although many groups use Gaisce, the President's Award, as part of their programme also. Each group has a Venture Scout Executive which, under the guidance of an adult Scouter, designs and implements activities.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Chief Scout Award (Scouting Ireland)</span>

The Chief Scout Award is the highest youth programme award in each of the Programme Sections in Scouting Ireland. It is designed to tie-in with the Gaisce Award/Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and the Chief Scout Award for Scouts, Venture Scouts, and Rover Scouts are awarded jointly with the Bronze, Silver and Gold awards respectively. Requirements for the award are a number of Adventure Skills, Special Interest Badges, an Expedition, and camp with an inter-cultural aspect. The progress of the award is led by the participant, with the help of the Scouter.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hauora</span> Māori philosophy of health

Hauora is a Māori philosophy of health and well-being unique to New Zealand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Sea Scouts (Scouting Ireland)</span>

Sea Scouting has existed in Ireland since 1912 and is a programme framework within Scouting Ireland.

The Medal of the Maple is a service award presented to youth members of Scouts Canada to honour those youth who have significantly contributed to the Movement and the spirit of Scouting through community service, extraordinary Scouting participation and a solid system of personal values. Currently it is the only service award presented solely to youth.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Personal progression in Scouting Ireland</span>

The ONE Programme personal progression system for youth members of Scouting Ireland has been designed and refactored since the merger of earlier organisations, using a number of key underlining principles. Activities and personal progression (badges) are designed to make use of the Scout method, maintain a consistent structure across the five youth programme sections, involve youth participation and personal experiences.

References

  1. 1 2 "SPICES – Creativity | Our method includes forming the character of our youth through six development stages we call the SPICES, this is how we do it! – Creativity... |". Facebook . The Scout Association of Malta.
  2. ↑ McHugh, Conor (12 April 2017). "After 24 years Allenwood scouts open den".
  3. ↑ "SPICES Discovery". Scouts.ie . Archived from the original on 26 January 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2015– via Wayback Machine.
  4. 1 2 3 "Ireland". Guide to Youth Programme in Scouting Scout.org . World Organization of the Scout Movement.
  5. 1 2 "Learning Objectives". Scouting Ireland. 20 October 2020 – via Issuu.
  6. ↑ "Canadian Path – SPICES". Beaconsfield Scouts, Scouts Canada.
  7. ↑ "Program Standards". Scouts Canada.
  8. 1 2 "The SPICES of Scouting". Scouts Australia. 21 August 2018.
  9. ↑ "Programme". Scouts Aotearoa.
  10. ↑ "Training Forms". Scout Association of Malta.
  11. ↑ Attwood, Alan (30 January 2020). "Be prepared: Scouting's struggle for relevance". The Sydney Morning Herald .
  12. ↑ "Program Standards | Scouts Canada". Scouts.ca .
  13. ↑ "Intro to the SPICES". Scouts Canada – via Youtube.
  14. ↑ "THE CANADIAN PATH: SPICES | 137th Ottawa Scouts". www.137thottawascouts.com.
  15. ↑ "One Programme - Beavers". Scout Foundation NI .
  16. ↑ "Personal Progression Journey Beaver Scouts" (PDF). Scout Foundation NI .
  17. 1 2 "The Lands of Adventure". Scouting Ireland. 15 February 2021 – via Issuu.
  18. ↑ "Venturing the Adventure". Scouting Ireland. 15 February 2021. pp. 32–38 – via Issuu.
  19. ↑ "Developing and planning programmes". Scouting Ireland. 5 March 2021 – via Issuu.
  20. ↑ "The Spirit of Adventure" (PDF). Scouting Ireland. pp. 65–66 – via 1stGalway.com.
  21. ↑ "Victoria Scout Group awards". Timesofmalta.com . 5 February 2017.
  22. ↑ "Programme". Scouts.nz . Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2023.
  23. ↑ "Hauora – Kirikiriroa and St. Peter's Scout Group". KSPSG.org.nz.
  24. ↑ Littlewood, Matthew (24 January 2013). "Chant grab their chances". Stuff.co.NZ .
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.