SCOUTS AUSTRALIA PIONEER HANDBOOK

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1 SCOUTS AUSTRALIA PIONEER HANDBOOK Versin 0.2 PUBLISHED 7 AUGUST 2018 SCOUTS AUSTRALIA scuts.cm.au

2 CONTENTS WHY WE RE HERE... 1 A GLOBAL YOUTH MOVEMENT... 2 SCOUTING IN A CHANGING WORLD... 3 KEY MESSAGES ABOUT THE YOUTH PROGRAM... 3 Yuth invlvement... 4 Yung peple at the centre... 5 THE PROGRAM... 8 WHAT SCOUTING S ALL ABOUT... 9 CORE THEMES OF THE PROGRAM WHO DEVELOPS THE PROGRAM? THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SCOUTING Purpse Missin The Principles AUSTRALIAN SCOUT PROMISE & LAW Australian Scut Prmise Australian Scut Law SCOUT METHOD SPICES EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES USING SPICES IN THE PROGRAM I... Statements Resurces SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROGRAM Scuting & spirituality Spiritual experiences Explring spiritual develpment THE SCOUT METHOD COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT LEARNING BY DOING NATURE & THE OUTDOORS PATROL SYSTEM PERSONAL PROGRESSION PROMISE & LAW SYMBOLIC FRAMEWORK YOUTH LEADING, ADULTS SUPPORTING THE AGE SECTIONS SECTION JOURNEY The next adventure TRANSITIONS Sectin transitins Cntents i

3 New Scuts COMPLETING THE PROGRAM PLAN>DO>REVIEW> WHY WE PLAN>DO>REVIEW> THE PROCESS PLAN>DO>REVIEW> IN DIFFERENT AGE SECTIONS RESOURCES PROGRAM PLANNING PROGRAM CYCLE CHALLENGE AREAS Using the Challenge Areas PLAN>DO>REVIEW> OF THE PROGRAM CYCLE Cntents ii

4 SETTING THE SCENE INTRODUCTION Welcme t the Scuts Australia prgram! A prgram that puts individual yung peple at the centre, where persnal develpment ccurs in adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive ways. This is a prgram that brings ut the very best f the central aspects f Scuting that have been arund fr ver a century, yet cmplements the frmal educatin f children, adlescents, and yung adults. It s based entirely n Scuting s nn-frmal apprach t learning and develpment, the Scut Methd. Thank yu fr being a part f this amazing experience. This handbk prvides yu with all the detail f ur natinal yuth prgram. 0

5 WHY WE RE HERE As Scuts in Australia, we are part f a glbal mvement with a cmmn purpse. Scuting is mre than just a place fr yung peple t have fun. THE PURPOSE OF THE SCOUT MOVEMENT IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES. Creating a Better Wrld and Educatin fr Life are cmmn phrases yu will see cnnected t Wrld Scuting. Scuting s all abut educatin f yung peple thrugh nn-frmal means, with the ultimate aim f creating a better wrld. The purpse mentins five aspects related t a persn s ptential; we call these the areas f persnal grwth. We see the sixth area, Character, as the sum f the ther parts. T help us remember them, we refer t them as the SPICES, and yu can read mre abut them later in this handbk. This handbk will take yu thrugh all the aspects f the Scut prgram in Australia. When reading it, think back t ur Purpse this statement reminds us why we vlunteer ur time. As leaders and supprters in Scuting, this statement bth mtivates and guides us; yu ll find it valuable t remind adult and yuth members alike f the meaning behind the Purpse alng the jurney. Scuting is ne f the wrld s largest mvements fr peace thrugh yur rle as a Scut, yu are charged with the respnsibility t act as a Messenger f Peace, and t help enable thers t d the same. Thank yu fr taking n the challenge f cntributing t the develpment f Australian yuth, by helping them t learn and grw, and t play a cnstructive rle in a glbal sciety. Why we re here 1

6 A GLOBAL YOUTH MOVEMENT The Scut Mvement is glbal vluntary, nn-plitical, educatinal mvement f yung peple, supprted by adults. It s pen t, and inclusive f all. At a glbal level, Scuting is verseen by the Wrld Organizatin f the Scut Mvement (WOSM). Yu are a member f the Wrldwide Scut Mvement, this is represented by the WOSM membership badge yu wear n yur unifrm. This emblem, the white-n-purple fleur-de-lys, surrunded by a rpe tied int a reef knt, is the distinctive symbl f Wrld Scuting wrn by Scuts wrldwide. It is ne f the best-knwn symbls n the planet. Wrld Organizatin f the Scut Mvement 7 millin adult supprters millin+ members ver 160 Natinal Scut Organisatins Shared Purpse, Missin and Principles Wrld s largest nn-frmal yuth educatin mvement Messengers f Peace A glbal yuth mvement 2

7 SCOUTING IN A CHANGING WORLD It s clear that we live in an ever-changing, fast-paced wrld. Scuting as a mvement has seen a lt f change in the wrld in its existence, and prevailed. Glbally, Scuting cntinues t grw. In Australia, we ve seen ur numbers rise and fall and rise again. It s up t us as thse facilitating the prgram t ensure we re cnnected with sciety, and driven by ur yuth members. AS A MOVEMENT, WE NEED TO BE FORWARD-THINKING, ADAPTABLE, AND FOCUSED ON THE MEANING BEHIND OUR PURPOSE. As leaders and supprters in Scuting, we re expected t be cnnected and tuned-in t the needs and interests f yung peple. This means nt nly thse wh are Scuts already, but als thse wh ve barely even heard f us. It s ur respnsibility t pursue cnstant learning and develpment pprtunities, t be an active part f ur lcal cmmunity, and mst imprtantly, t engage with yung peple. Understanding and empathising with the needs and interests f children and yung peple will help us in facilitating a great prgram. KEY MESSAGES ABOUT THE YOUTH PROGRAM Cntemprary Scuting prgrams need t supprt yung peple living in a fast mving, fast changing, glbalised sciety t engage in persnal develpment. T keep up, Scuting has t cnstantly adapt t the needs and aspiratins f each changing generatin f yung peple. WOSM has identified the key aspects that make a successful yuth prgram. Yu can read mre abut these messages in WOSM s Yuth Prgramme Plicy (2015). It s written as a resurce fr Natinal Scut Organisatins, but it s a useful resurce fr any Scut! Yung Peple at the Centre Up t date & Relevant Abut nn-frmal Educatin Open t all Develp Active Citizens Attractive, Challenging and Meaningful Lcally Adapted, Glbally United When we keep these aspects at the cre f what we d, we d ur part t maintain Scuting s place in a changing wrld. Keep these aspects in mind while yu read this handbk and while yu re ut Scuting. Yu shuld use these as a tl fr decisin-making, planning and reviewing activities, and measuring the quality f yur lcal prgram. Yu can als challenge thers thinking by encuraging them t think abut these aspects t. Scuting in a changing wrld 3

8 YOUTH INVOLVEMENT Within the Scuting envirnment, we have t prmte a cllabrative apprach t learning, where yuth and adults share knwledge, skills and ideas. We facilitate pprtunities fr all Scuts t grw their leadership and decisin-making skills as part f their experience. SCOUTING IS: A MOVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE, SUPPORTED BY ADULTS SCOUTING IS NOT: A MOVEMENT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, MANAGED ONLY BY ADULTS This perspective is true nt nly in hw we run ur yuth prgram, but als within all levels f ur management structures it s abut far mre than Scuts just deciding which game t play next. At all these levels, we wrk thrugh a true partnership f yuth and adults. Glbally, Scuting is cmmitted t empwering yung peple t engage in decisin-making thrugh the grups and rganisatins they re invlved with. We cnsider ensuring meaningful yuth invlvement t be part f ur purpse it s a learning experience that helps develp active citizens. Thrugh all levels f ur rganisatin we prvide nn-frmal learning experiences like this, with the yung persn at the centre. WHAT YOUTH INVOLVEMENT LOOKS LIKE Ultimately, we aim t cnstantly upskill yung peple within a safe envirnment. Scuts are given pprtunities t challenge themselves frm the very beginning f their invlvement in Scuting. We prvide a supprt netwrk that makes sure these pprtunities are adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive. We als make sure they are apprpriate fr the individual Scut and where they are at. If yu re an adult in Scuting, yu need t cmmit t develp yur skills in enabling true yuth invlvement. Yu can read mre abut yuth leading, adults supprting elsewhere in this handbk. Keep in mind, this is a cre cncept f Scuting and this cncept will be referenced thrughut the dcument. If yu re wrking with a particular age sectin, als have a lk at the specific sectin chapter. Scuting in a changing wrld 4

9 Yuth invlvement ccurs at all levels f ur rganisatin. We are als part f ur wider cmmunity; thrugh Scuting, we prmte and enable yuth invlvement beynd Scuting as well. UNIT Scuts wrk as members f a team. Scuts are encuraged t share their individual skills and experience with thers thrugh Scuting activities. All Scuts are invlved in a prcess called Plan>D>Review> Leadership is develped thrugh participating, assisting and leading activities. Leadership rles exist within Patrls (small grups) and within the Unit structure. Adults are trained in hw t wrk in partnership with yung peple, and hw t enable the cncept f yuth leading, adults supprting with the relevant age grup. ORGANISATION Skill develpment thrugh the rganisatin develps yung peple wh are prepared t lead at all rganisatinal levels. Yung peple are actively encuraged t apply fr leadership psitins. Structures require a minimum level f yuth representatin. At bth natinal and branch levels there are specific cmmissiners fcused n yuth empwerment and yuth invlvement. COMMUNITY Our Scut Methd and prgramming techniques make sure Scuts are invlved with and cnnected t their cmmunities. Our cre values, expressed thrugh ur Scut Prmise & Law, encurage Scuts t lead by example within their cmmunities. Aspects f ur Achievement Pathways prmte invlvement in the cmmunity, and the leading f psitive change. YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE In yur rle as a yuth r adult leader, yu will need t make a lt f decisins, like wrking ut when t transitin a Scut t the next age sectin, whether t change a plan r cancel an activity, r hw t help reslve an interpersnal issue. While we may cnsider a range f things in making ur decisins, yu will need t make sure yu cnsider yung peple at the centre f all f them. Our apprach is ne that is fcused n yung peple, every step f the way. Scuting in a changing wrld 5

10 EXAMPLE A Scut Grup is apprached by a fitness club wh are interested in renting their hall n a Tuesday night. The Grup is very keen t raise mre mney thrugh hall rentals, and the fitness club are willing t pay an attractive amunt. This night als happens t be the night the Scuts meet. Accepting the fitness club will mean that the Scuts need t meet in the smaller back rm f the hall, r meet n a different night f the week. Initially, the prspect f raising extra mney fr the Grup is a gd ne, thugh nce we learn it will impact n the experience f ur Scuts, the chice is clear. With yung peple at the centre f this decisin, the Grup says n t the fitness club and decides t lk fr alternative fundraising pprtunities. HOW WOULD YOU APPROACH THIS? EXAMPLE A Scut is ready t frmally prgress t the Venturer Scut sectin and the Unit leadership team are planning their prgressin ceremny. Yu ve verheard this Scut mentin t their friends that they are feeling anxius abut the ceremny and find sme f the traditins invlved a bit weird. As part f the planning prcess, a member f the Unit leadership team talks with the Scut abut the ceremny and what s nrmally invlved. They agree t leave ut sme aspects f the ceremny this time t make sure the Scut feels cmfrtable and lks frward t the experience. The Unit Cuncil hlds a discussin with the rest f the Unit t review their traditinal ceremny and make sure it s fun and inclusive in future. HOW WOULD YOU APPROACH THIS? Frm time-t-time, we shuld als wrk with ther yuth and adults t review things we ve been ding fr sme time. Have a lk at yur current appraches and prcesses t all parts f Scuting; d they have yung peple at the centre? We need t remember t think utside the bx and be critical f these things t make sure they prvide the best utcmes fr ur yuth members. Scuting in a changing wrld 6

11 ONE PROGRAM AND ALL ITS ASPECTS Scuting in a changing wrld 7

12 THE PROGRAM The prgram is quite simply the Why, What, and Hw f Scuting. WHY THE PURPOSE The prgram exists t help develp yung peple in the areas f persnal grwth, t develp them as active citizens invlved in their lcal, natinal and glbal cmmunities. Yu can read mre abut the purpse elsewhere in this handbk. WHAT THE ACTIVITIES We achieve this thrugh a diverse prgram f activities that are adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive. Further details abut the activities and prgram structure will feature later in this handbk. HOW THE SCOUT METHOD The learning prcess is achieved thrugh a unique methd f delivery. Further details abut the Scut Methd are explred in anther part f this handbk t. Scuting in Australia prvides ne develpmental prgram, inclusive f ages 5 t 25. T make sure this prgram is suited t each develpmental stage f the child, adlescent, and yung adult, it is structured int ne cntinuus jurney ver five sectins. Thrughut the jurney, Scuts experience the prgram wrking as a member f a small-team r Patrl, as a member f a larger Unit (made up f a number f Scuts in the same sectin), and as an individual. The Prgram 8

13 WHAT SCOUTING S ALL ABOUT As seen in ur purpse, Scuting is abut fstering persnal grwth in the fllwing areas: The areas f scial, physical, intellectual, emtinal and spiritual make up the basis f a persn s character, 6 areas all up! This cncept is called SPICES fr shrt. It s a jurney built n an engaging yuth prgram that is tailred t each individual the prgram has yung peple at the centre. Each step in the jurney has new adventures and challenges that are built n the skills, knwledge and experiences frm the previus sectin thugh yung peple can jin at any pint in the jurney! This prgram prvides pprtunities that are And an experience that is all abut: Cnnecting with the utdrs Building new and existing friendships Learning new skills Helping create a better wrld We fllw a prcess called Plan>D>Review> t make sure the prgram stays up t date and that individuals learn and develp. The Prgram 9

14 it s all in the name PLAN>DO>REVIEW> Happens in many different ways and at different times, depending n the needs f the grup and what is being dne! Used fr everything frm an individual game, t the whle prgram f a Unit. Especially helpful fr running big prjects and adventures. Fr the individual, Plan>D>Review> is used t aid each Scut s persnal prgressin it helps Scuts t set gals, enjy Scuting experiences, and reflect n their prgress. CORE THEMES OF THE PROGRAM The Scut prgram must be adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive. Fr members f all ages, they need t be able t engage with a prgram that stimulates their develpment and maintains their interest. Our prgram is designed t engage yung peple in a relevant prgram f self-develpment and persnal prgressin. T enable this, all f us need t understand and strive t maintain its cre themes. YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE It is key fr each individual t be at the centre f their experience. Each Scut fllws their wn pathway thrugh Scuting and the jurney f ne Scut will prbably lk very different t the jurney f anther. Adults are there t guide and supprt, but the experience will be increasingly driven by the Scut. This prcess helps make sure Scuting is being adapted t each Scut s individual needs. In ur apprach t Scuting, we always have t check-in and make sure yung peple are at the centre. One f the best ways t ensure this is t make sure Scuts are invlved in decisin-making, and that the prgram is yuth-led and adult supprted. The Review> prcess helps us t gather feedback frm yuth members. It s ur respnsibility t facilitate an envirnment where yung peple feel cmfrtable abut being pen and hnest, and when necessary, critical! Giving Scuts the pprtunity t speak up and be seriusly listened t makes sure that we are able t cnstantly imprve the prgram and keep Scuting current. It als helps reslve issues that might therwise make Scuts feel unhappy r unwelcme. Scuting is a Mvement f yung peple supprted by adults, and nt fr yung peple managed by adults nly Wrld Scut Yuth Invlvement Plicy, 2015 The Prgram 10

15 ADVENTUROUS, FUN, CHALLENGING, AND INCLUSIVE These fur wrds can help make every situatin better. Use them as a quick quality test fr an activity r idea. Every Scuting activity needs t invlve all fur f these. This apprach is part f prgram planning, but that desn t mean that s the nly time yu shuld use it. Yu shuld cnsider them in things like yur Grup Cuncil meeting, ceremny r training sessin t help them reach their ptential t! THINK ABOUT OTHER PARTS OF THE SCOUTING EXPERIENCE THAT COULD BE MORE ADVENTUROUS, FUN, CHALLENGING, AND INCLUSIVE. Adventurus Adventure is smething that can happen anywhere. In Scuting, we lve experiencing utdr adventure, thugh it s imprtant t remember that adventure is mre than just this. ADVENTURE: A risk-taking experience that challenges an individual beynd their cmfrt zne, in any (r all) f the SPICES. We think f adventure as smething that can happen at any mment and in any situatin it is an individual experience that invlves taking a risk; that challenges, and that helps t expand a cmfrt zne. Smething that s adventurus fr ne Scut, might nt be fr anther, unless the experience is adjusted smehw. It s imprtant t remember t balance risk in an apprpriate way with an individual s skill level, and any hazards invlved. The ideal balance is ne that is bth challenging fr the individual, and that fits within the scpe f their skills and experience. Adventure culd be fund in: Ging t a new place fr the first time Taking the lead n an activity Slving a prblem Creating smething frm nthing Yu ll wrk with every individual Scut t find adventure in each Scuting experience. Fun Scuting is abut nn-frmal educatin; we cnsider this apprach t learning t be handsn, meaningful, and enjyable. Nthing we ever d in Scuting, especially within the prgram, shuld be dull r feel like a chre. FUN ISN T AN OUTCOME OF A SCOUTING ACTIVITY, IT S AT THE CORE OF HOW WE DO WHAT WE DO. Tie in an element f fun and meaning by: Using a symblic framewrk fr an activity Cming up with ideas t make an experience unique and memrable, even if it s smething yu ve dne befre Making sure everyne is invlved Trying smething new Thinking utside the bx The Prgram 11

16 Remember that fun isn t unique t Scuting yung peple can find fun in a whle range f places. Just prviding fun isn t what keeps peple in Scuting; the difference with Scuting is that we have fun while becming better versins f urselves. Challenging Challenge fits clsely with adventure. It s abut ding smething that extends yur skill level. Thrugh challenge, each Scut is able t develp and prgress as an individual. We encurage Scuts t challenge themselves thrugh experiences that push their bundaries and lead t exciting individual achievement. A challenging experience is ne that: Is age and skill apprpriate Hasn t been dne in the same way with the same individuals befre Helps every Scut t d, and imprve n, their best Can invlve different tasks and respnsibilities fr different individuals Inclusive Inclusin, alng with diversity, is an imprtant feature f the Scuting experience. At the lcal level, everyne can be invlved in the prgram and experience a similar level f adventure, fun and challenge. Inclusin f everyne in the Unit prgram prvides everyne with the chance t learn mre abut ther peple, and wrking tgether. The activities within the Unit prgram shuld be available t everyne, and n individual shuld feel excluded. When planning the prgram and its activities, wrk with the Unit leadership team t find the best balance f adventure, fun, challenge and inclusin. Cnsider: Can everyne be invlved? What can we adjust s everyne can take part? Is it still adventurus, fun and challenging fr everyne? What different rles culd peple take n t be invlved and still experience adventure, fun, challenge and inclusin? Remember, Scuting isn t nly abut the Unit prgram; sme things happen in Patrls, ther grups f peple, and n an individual basis. By nature, nt all activities that happen beynd the Unit prgram will be able t include everyne like an expeditin that requires a certain level f skill in sailing.00 Yu can read mre abut diversity and inclusin later in this handbk. ONE PROGRAM ONE JOURNEY Scuting is ne cnsistent jurney. This jurney is represented thrugh the symblic framewrk f ur age sectins. Each stage f the jurney, represented by an age sectin, presents new challenges, experiences and perspectives f the wrld arund us. The Prgram 12

17 The Scuting jurney shuld be a cntinuus flw, fcusing n an individual s persnal prgressin thrughut the mvement. We use the symblic framewrk f the sectins t emphasise and encurage Scuts t pursue new challenges and experiences by prgressing t the next sectin. While new experiences are a fcus, the ne prgram mdel makes sure it s all familiar each sectin uses the Patrl system, the language is the same, the Achievement Pathways have cmmn features, and the Scuting cmmunity is always welcming! Tw elements f ur Scut Methd are represented in the cncept f ne jurney yu can read mre abut the symblic framewrk and persnal prgressin in the Scut Methd sectin f this dcument. WHO DEVELOPS THE PROGRAM? At all stages, yung peple and adults partner in the creatin f the prgram. Further details abut the specifics in each age sectin will be utlined in the relevant chapter. N matter their age, yuth members will feel empwered and enabled t cntribute t the prgram they experience. Ideally, by early adlescence, this will see yuth members develping the majrity f prgram activities with the nging supprt and facilitatin f adults. As a Scut becmes a yung adult, they will Plan>D> and Review> all parts f the prgrams they create and partake in. The Prgram 13

18 THE FUNDAMENTALS OF SCOUTING Our fundamentals include the Purpse & Missin, Principles, Prmise & Law, and Methd f Scuting. Each Natinal Scut Organisatin has their wn variatin n the statements behind these fundamentals, adapted t their lcal culture and current sciety. PURPOSE Our purpse reflects that f the Wrld Organisatin f Scuting. It tells us why we exist, prvides ur mvement with meaning and a fcus, and identifies the key elements that Scuting seeks t achieve thrugh the experiences we ffer thrugh the prgram. THE PURPOSE OF THE SCOUT MOVEMENT IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS AS INDIVIDUALS, AS RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS AND AS MEMBERS OF THEIR LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES. Our purpse helps give us directin in all that we d in Scuting. We shuld remember the fcus while delivering ur prgram, and thrugh the full prcess we call Plan>D>Review>. First and fremst, ur purpse puts yung peple at the centre. OUR MOVEMENT IS FOCUSED ON THE YOUNG PEOPLE WE WORK WITH, AND HELPING THEM BECOME THE BEST VERSIONS OF THEMSELVES. We help them prepare t use their ptentials as active cntributrs t the cmmunities they find themselves in. It prvides us with a quick test abut whether ur appraches and directins are cnsistent with the spirit f Scuting. All f us shuld take a mment t be critical f ur apprach frm time t time whether we re a Patrl Leader r the Chief Cmmissiner! IS MY APPROACH CONTRIBUTING TO THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE? ARE THE SCOUTS I M WORKING WITH SUPPORTED TO DEVELOP IN ALL THE SPICES? AM I PROMOTING ACTIVE COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AT LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS? Our purpse charges us t wrk with yung peple t achieve their full ptentials. This means that ur respnsibility extends beynd the sectin we wrk with. T wrk twards ur purpse, we actively encurage the persnal prgressin f Scuts right thrugh t cmpletin f the prgram in the Rver Scut sectin. It s at this pint we reach the educatinal bjectives f Scuting, understd thrugh a series f persnal statements yu can read mre abut these in the SPICES chapter f this handbk. The fundamentals f Scuting 14

19 TO FULLY SUPPORT OUR PURPOSE, IT S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ENCOURAGE THIS PERSONAL PROGRESSION, AND HELP BUILD AN ENVIRONMENT THAT MAKES YOUNG PEOPLE WANT TO CONTINUE CHALLENGING THEMSELVES THROUGH SCOUTING. MISSION Our missin tells us what we are in the business f ding, and sets real directin fr ur mvement. Our missin serves t cmplement ur purpse and remind us f the values we prmte in yung peple expressed thrugh ur Scut Prmise & Law. THE MISSION OF SCOUTING IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE, THROUGH A VALUE-BASED SYSTEM BASED ON THE SCOUT PROMISE AND LAW, TO HELP BUILD A BETTER WORLD WHERE PEOPLE ARE SELF-FULFILLED AS INDIVIDUALS AND PLAY A CONSTRUCTIVE ROLE IN SOCIETY. The missin identifies the rle we take in helping build a better wrld. This aspect is prmted strngly amng Scuts glbally. As Scuts we see urselves as Messengers f Peace; we lk fr pprtunities t share the message f peace and t build peace thrugh ur actins. THE PRINCIPLES The principles f Scuting are cmmn the wrld ver, and are cmmunicated as duty t Gd, duty t thers and duty t self. They underpin the entire Mvement, and it s imprtant fr all Scuts t understand their meaning and intent. All aspects f ur prgram are designed t fit within these principles. The funder f Scuting, Lrd Baden-Pwell, identified these principles when develping Scuting in England in the early 1900s. In tday s cntext, we cnsider them as they relate t ur current wrld, thugh the cre intent remains true. It s imprtant t understand B-P s intent fr these cncepts thrugh tday s lens, while als taking time t acknwledge hw the principles may have been viewed at the time. The fundamentals f Scuting 15

20 THEN AND NOW DUTY TO GOD DUTY TO OTHERS DUTY TO SELF England, early 1900s At this pint in time, being spiritual meant being religius. Religin was central t the lives f the vast majrity f British families. Uphlding and wrshipping religius values was a key part f sciety. Early interpretatins f duty t thers fcused strngly n King/Queen and Cuntry. B-P came frm a military backgrund; service t thers was a critical path t success fr B-P, and this was t be embedded in the yung men he influenced as a sldier, and then as the funder and first Chief f Scuting. B-P emphasised that individuals needed t priritise themselves in rder t be f help t thers, and that yuth was the key time t instil this. Australia, tday Religin is still a central part f life fr many, thugh there is als an increasing grup fr whm this isn t the case. Scuting is pen t all. We prmte an individual apprach t fcusing n the explratin f ur wn beliefs and the use f reflectins t make sense f ur place in the wrld, and the bigger picture f existence. Scuting has evlved since the early 1900s t build a fcus n creating a better wrld. We still prmte ur individual respnsibilities t ur lcal cmmunity, and ur cuntry r cuntries. In a glbalised wrld, we have an increased fcus n issues f glbal imprtance, and n diversity and inclusin within ur sciety. Over time, sciety has caught up t this cncept human rights mvements have seen an increased fcus n the individual fr the benefit f sciety. This remains a central theme yu can see this cncept clearly in ur purpse. DUTY TO GOD Members shuld develp their relatinship with the spiritual values f life by adhering t their spiritual principles, whilst respecting the spiritual chices f thers. Plicy & Rules, Nvember 2017 In Australian Scuting, we use an inclusive apprach t Duty t Gd, fcusing n explring spiritual beliefs and the use f reflectin as a tl fr develpment. Yu ll ntice this apprach t Duty t Gd, including spiritual develpment, reflected in ur Prmise. SCOUTING IS INCLUSIVE AND OPEN TO ALL; WE HAVE NO REQUIREMENT FOR OUR MEMBERS TO BE RELIGIOUS OR BELIEVE IN A GOD. Thse wh are religius are encuraged t explre and develp their relatinship with their wn religius practices and beliefs. As a leader in Scuting, yu ll wrk with a whle range f Scuts with different beliefs and spiritual perspectives. Sme peple aren t t sure abut hw t apprach this, which is why this is a pretty wellresurced aspect f Scuting. We use an nging fcus f stpping fr reflectin, explring beliefs, being thankful and respect fr thers thrugh a symblic tl called the internal cmpass. Yu can read mre abut this apprach in the spiritual develpment thrugh the prgram part f the SPICES chapter. When thinking abut spirituality in Scuting, it s imprtant t understand what this means. The fundamentals f Scuting 16

21 SPIRITUALITY The feelings r beliefs f a persn regarding their purpse in life, cnnectin t thers and place in the wrld arund them. These spiritual feelings r beliefs may change as a persn develps, and guide their actins thrughut their life. This definitin f spirituality relates directly t hw we wrk twards the principle called Duty t Gd, and f curse, the persnal grwth f the yung peple we wrk with. Explring this definitin f spirituality with the Scuts yu wrk with is key it prvides cntext fr them t be able t understand and explre their wn psitin, and their understanding f the wrld. DUTY TO OTHERS Members are active glbal citizens, displaying lyalty, friendship, understanding and cperatin at lcal, natinal and internatinal levels. This is achieved thrugh respnsibilities t families and cmmunities, active participatin in the service f thers, recgnising and respecting the rights f thers, and preservatin f the envirnment. Plicy & Rules, Nvember 2017 We generally think f ur duty t thers as a Scut s persnal respnsibility t their cmmunity; in a brader sense, it s als abut ur whle mvement s respnsibility! Key fcus pints are respect and empathy, invlvement, cmmunity and friendship. The fundamentals f Scuting 17

22 Cmmunity invlvement is an element f ur Scut Methd; we use this apprach as a learning experience fr ur members. Ultimately we wrk with Scuts fr them t develp an understanding f cmmunity and their respnsibility within their wn cmmunities, helping them t becme active glbal citizens. We challenge Scuts t help make their cmmunities better places thrugh creativity and cmmitment. Thrugh Scuting, we develp teamwrk and the ability t draw tgether a cmmunity fr a cmmn gal. Fr individuals, the fcus is n: Giving and building respect Creating a friendly and welcming cmmunity Ensuring minimal envirnmental impact Cllabrating t assist in the cmmunity lcally, natinally and glbally DUTY TO SELF Members have a respnsibility t explre and develp cnfidence and self-respect, and t seek t develp t their full ptential thrugh life-lng learning. Plicy & Rules, Nvember 2017 Scuting is fcused n persnal develpment, with the individual at the centre f all that we d. The Missin talks abut self-fulfilled individuals playing cnstructive rles in sciety. Our purpse spells ut the develpmental areas f Scuting SPICES. Each statement fcuses n the individual being prepared t play active rles in their cmmunities. Our increasingly fast-paced wrld demands cntinuus learning fr individuals t be successful. Scuting fcuses n sft-skill develpment t help prepare ur yung peple fr rapidly changing wrld. Duty t Self is the reminder t Scuting members that t lk after thers, yu first shuld lk after yurself. AUSTRALIAN SCOUT PROMISE & LAW The Australian Scut Prmise & Law are the main ways we chse t express ur values, and the main tls we use t explre the fundamentals f Scuting with yuth members. In this way, we see the Prmise & Law s rle as an element f the Scut Methd. All members agree t live their lives guided by the values expressed thrugh the Prmise & Law. Bth these statements have histrical and glbal significance fr Scuting. Each Natinal Scut Organisatin has its wn variatin f a Prmise and Law, inspired by the riginals created by B-P. WOSM plicy tells us that a Scut Prmise needs t feature the three principles f Scuting: a spiritual element (duty t Gd), a duty t thers element, and a duty t self element. These cre aspects have always been a part f the Prmise & Law, thugh the wrds we use fr the Prmise & Law have changed a number f times ver ur histry. Every member makes the Scut Prmise at the start f their Scuting jurney, and will reaffirm it at different ceremnial Milestnes, like the intrductin t the next sectin. Thugh this isn t the nly time we use the Prmise & Law. THE PROMISE & LAW ARE CORE ASPECTS OF THE SCOUT PROGRAM THEY LL FEATURE THROUGH THE WHOLE CYCLE OF PLAN>DO>REVIEW>, AND BE A TOOL FOR PROBLEM- SOLVING AND MANAGING OUR PATROLS AND UNITS. The fundamentals f Scuting 18

23 AUSTRALIAN SCOUT PROMISE The Prmise has tw cmmn uses: Recital at key ceremnial Milestnes (like an investiture r majr event pening) A useful summary f ur values fr general use in the prgram In Australia, we have tw versins f the Scut Prmise; every Scut has the chice t make the Prmise they relate t mst. On my hnur, I prmise T d my best, T be true t my spiritual beliefs, T cntribute t my cmmunity and ur wrld, T help ther peple, And t live by the Scut Law On my hnur I prmise that I will d my best T d my duty t my Gd, and T the Queen f Australia T help ther peple, and T live by the Scut Law Befre a Scut makes the Prmise fr the first time, r reaffirms it at a special ceremny, it s imprtant t have a discussin with them t make sure they have made a decisin abut which versin t make. This is an pprtunity t g thrugh each f the parts f the Prmise and fr them t develp an understanding f what it means. SCOUTS DON T NEED TO REMEMBER THE PROMISE BY HEART WHAT S IMPORTANT IS THEY UNDERSTAND AND COMMIT TO THE PRINCIPLES BEHIND IT. AUSTRALIAN SCOUT LAW All Scuts prmise t live by the Scut Law. THE SCOUT LAW GUIDES SCOUTS TO EXPLORE, IN REAL TERMS, THE SORTS OF BEHAVIOURS AND ACTIONS A SCOUT SHOULD LIVE BY. IT HELPS EXPLAIN WHAT WE DO IN ORDER TO LIVE UP TO OUR PROMISE. Our Scut Law is brken int three key pints: every Scut strives t be respectful, d what is right and believe in themselves. As a Scut prgresses in their understanding f these key pints, they will explre in mre depth the sub-pints within each. Nrmally, this further explratin happens as a Scut prgresses int lder age sectins. The Scut Law is aspiratinal; every Scut des their best t live by it. Thrugh reflectin, Scuts are encuraged t cnsider hw well they have lived by the Scut Law and t fcus n imprving their best in future. The fundamentals f Scuting 19

24 BE RESPECTFUL Be friendly and cnsiderate Care fr thers and the envirnment DO WHAT IS RIGHT Be trustwrthy, hnest and fair Use resurces wisely BELIEVE IN MYSELF Learn frm my experiences Face challenges with curage Yu might als ntice that the three key pints each align t ne f the three Principles f Scuting. Be respectful challenges members t ensure they are caring, cnsiderate, cmpassinate and empathetic with thers peple and nature alike. The secnd statement, D what is right, draws n the mrals, values, beliefs and ethics that underpin Scuting and ur persnal jurneys. This can be linked int the principle duty t Gd, encuraging members t explre their wn beliefs, respect thers, and cllectively ensure that decisins and tasks are carried ut with psitive intentins. Perhaps the strngest link can be seen with Believe in myself. This sectin f the Law challenges members t acknwledge that each individual is different, and while cllectively we can make a difference, we need t have the curage t accept ur cntributins at times may be small, yet significant in the cntext f ur lives. The fundamentals f Scuting 20

25 SCOUT METHOD Our Scut Methd tells us hw yung peple learn and develp thrugh Scuting. It s the Scut Methd that makes Scuting s unique. THINK ABOUT WHAT DEFINES SCOUTING FOR YOU. CONSIDER HOW THESE POINTS ARE REFLECTED IN THE METHOD BELOW. Yu can read mre abut the Scut Methd and hw it s applied in the prgram later in this handbk. The fundamentals f Scuting 21

26 SPICES The cncept f SPICES cmes back t Scuting s wrldwide purpse. As a nn-frmal educatinal mvement, Scuting strives TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULL PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL POTENTIALS AS INDIVIDUALS Extract frm the Purpse f Scuting Our prgram fcusses n persnal prgressin. This puts yung peple at the centre and recgnises that each individual has unique needs. Every yuth member will develp at different rates, in different ways, and frm different experiences. We use the acrnym SPICES t help bth yuth and adults remember the five areas f persnal grwth that are part f the purpse f Scuting. The ther letter stands fr Character; it s the sum f all the ther areas f persnal grwth. What s mst imprtant is Scuts identifying hw they ve grwn during the prgram cycle; thrugh ding this, they are becming aware f their wn persnal prgressin. The six SPICES represent the bjectives f the yuth prgram. When we Review> ur experiences in Scuting, we encurage Scuts t think abut hw they have prgressed in each f the areas. This really is an individual thing ne Scut may develp in a very different area t anther frm the same activity. Fr ne Scut, participating in an utdr rck climbing adventure culd be purely a physical develpment activity; anther wh, thrugh the same activity, cnquers their fear f heights, may find that they develp emtinally and spiritually. Thrugh persnal reflectin, prgress thrugh each f the SPICES will be develpmental and very individual. In rder t explre the SPICES within the prgram, yu ll need t understand what each f them refers t. SPICES 22

27 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT Scial develpment refers t belnging t a grup, ne s relatinships with thers, and understanding differences between peple in small grups f peers, as well issues f diversity and inclusin in larger cmmunities. Physical develpment refers t ne s understanding f their bdy, including active care fr health, wellbeing, and the pursuit f physical skills and fitness. Intellectual develpment refers t ne s ability t think, plan, innvate, review and be creative, applying infrmatin, knwledge, and skills in new and different circumstances. Character develpment refers t the pursuit f persnal best. It includes a psitive attitude, respnsibility, respect, and making an effrt beynd what benefits the self. It encapsulates persnal grwth in the five ther SPICES. Emtinal develpment refers t the need fr understanding f ne s wn emtins and the emtins f thers. It includes awareness f hw a persn is feeling, expressing emtins in a psitive manner, as well as respecting and supprting the emtinal needs f thers. Spiritual develpment refers t the develpment f a persn s beliefs regarding their purpse in life, cnnectin t thers, place in the wrld arund them, while respecting the spiritual chices f thers. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES It s imprtant t knw that, as an educatinal mvement, Scuting has a range f statements called Educatinal Objectives. Yu can find these brken dwn fr each age sectin in ur natinal Plicy and Rules dcument. The Educatinal Objectives are a break-dwn f the specific utcmes we aim fr in ur yuth members acrss the prgram. The ultimate bjectives fr ur yuth prgram are als thse f the Rver Scut Sectin. This is the end f the prgram, and when we aim fr an individual t be established as a well-runded glbal citizen, in line with ur purpse. The Educatinal Objectives fr each age sectin help us t understand where SPICES fit, and the qualities the prgram shuld be develping in Scuts f that age grup. We als use them, nrmally in the mre userfriendly frm f I statements, fr purpses such as: Persnal Review> within the Achievement Pathways Cnsidering when a Scut might be ready t prgress t the next age sectin USING SPICES IN THE PROGRAM Thrugh active invlvement in a diverse Scuting prgram, Scuts shuld shw develpment in all f the SPICES. On the mst part, we use SPICES t review persnal prgress, in bth an individual and a grup setting. SPICES 23

28 Later in this handbk, we ll explre hw t plan a diverse prgram using a tl called Challenge Areas. I... STATEMENTS This isn t t say that SPICES desn t influence planning if Scuts are cnsistently shwing a lt f develpment in the physical area and little in the emtinal, this may influence ur apprach t planning t make sure Scuts are getting a runded learning experience. T help us all t better-understand and reflect n hw Scuts have develped accrding t the educatinal bjectives, each f the SPICES has a range f I statements. These help Scuts think abut their wn persnal develpment in each f the areas, nrmally during a persnal reflectin. Fr example: Scut sectin Intellectual Develpment - Being Adaptable categry: I respnd t changing circumstances and make cntingency plans Yu can find the I Statements fr each sectin in the relevant sectin chapter f this handbk. At different pints during their Scuting jurney, Scuts will reflect n their persnal prgressin. The key mments fr this reflectin are: At the end f each Milestne within the Prgram Essentials. When cmpleting a Peak Award. When planning prgressin t the next age sectin. When cmpleting the prgram. Nrmally, this reflectin will be in the frm f a discussin with a yuth r adult leader. The I Statements are used as a tl t drive the discussin the Scut is asked t reflect n hw they ve prgressed in each f the SPICES, and where they are n their develpmental jurney. RESOURCES There a number f resurces t help Scuts t review their develpment thrugh the SPICES. These include the fllwing. SPICES REVIEW> CARDS The SPICES Review> cards give bth yuth and adult leaders a set f prmpting questins t help build cnversatin when reviewing a Scut s persnal develpment thrugh each f the Milestnes. The questins aren t a tick-list t be cmpleted in rder t cmplete a Milestne. They are designed t help drive the cnversatin and make sure Scuts are reflecting n the full extent f their develpment thrugh Scuting. SPICES 24

29 When using the questins, yu are encuraged t adapt, rephrase, and use fllw-up questins t suit the situatin and the individual Scut reviewing their develpment. It s gd t encurage Scuts t give examples and talk abut specific activities, situatins r events they ve been invlved with, and their rle in develping each f the SPICES. Smetimes a Patrl f Scuts culd use these questins as a starter fr small grup cnversatins. At ther times the questins culd be used between tw peple a yuth r adult leader, and a Scut. They shuld never be used as a whle-unit questin and answer sessin. Yu shuld be cnscius that in yur rle as a leader, yu re nt a cunsellr. Sme discussins might lead int areas that may need the supprt f qualified prfessinals. Scut Grups shuld have cntact details fr help lines accessible fr yuth and adults. Fr adults, it s imprtant t make sure yur child-safe training is up-t-date, and fr bth adults and yuth, cmpletin f training such as yuth r teen mental health first aid is recmmended. SPICES PLAYING CARDS Each individual is likely t take smething different frm an activity. The SPICES playing cards are a tl t help Scuts reflect n their develpment thrugh a range f age-apprpriate questins. Yu culd use them as a Patrl at the end f an activity, r during spare time at a camp. Reviews and discussins might help guide future prgramming, but mst imprtantly they help Scuts t be aware f their develpment, and t explre SPICES with ther Scuts. The cards are designed t be used as part f a game, and the set prvides instructins n hw t play. Yu might cme up with sme ther games r ways t use the cards! SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE PROGRAM The fcus n spirituality and the spiritual develpment f Scuts can be a challenging area fr sme members t explre thrugh the prgram. It s imprtant fr all invlved t understand what we mean when we talk abut spirituality in Scuting. Sme f this is explred in the duty t Gd part f this handbk, and is summarised belw. SPICES 25

30 SCOUTING & SPIRITUALITY Remember, we are pen t all, and ur prgram is inclusive. When we talk abut spirituality, we are nt nly talking abut a religius experience thugh religin is a big fcus fr many Scuts. SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES As with all the SPICES, particular Scuting experiences may lead t spiritual develpment f an individual. Spiritual experiences might include: Sleeping under the stars with yur Patrl and talking abut the wnders f the universe. Sptting a rare animal and taking a mment t appreciate its beauty and place in the envirnment. Pushing yur bundaries at a certain activity and being prud f yurself and yur achievement. Taking a mment t reflect n and be thankful fr the experiences f a weekend camp. Sharing a meal within yur Unit and hlding a discussin abut hw hard many peple need t wrk t feed their families. EXPLORING SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT S if spiritual develpment can happen thrugh all srts f different experiences, hw can yu tell when it s being develped? Within the prgram, we make sure we prvide pprtunities fr Scuts t explre beliefs (their wn and thers ), build respect fr thers, stp fr reflectin, and t be thankful. We remember these fur pints as the SPICES 26

31 pints f smething called the internal cmpass. Yu ll ntice the fur pints are the same key headings f the Spiritual Develpment I Statements. Just as a regular cmpass helps us t seek directin and find ur way a jurney, the internal cmpass helps us t find ur directin in life. The internal cmpass serves mainly as a memry aid. It helps remind us f key pprtunities within the prgram that help Scuts develp spiritually. During activities, yu ll recgnise mments where spiritual develpment can be supprted; the internal cmpass assists yu by indicating what thse experiences culd be. This tl culd als cme in handy during prgram planning. The pints f the internal cmpass may help yu cme up with activity ideas within the Challenge Areas. An internal cmpass resurce is available t help guide this prcess. This is particularly imprtant t keep in mind if yur Reviews> have shwn a lack f spiritual develpment pprtunities in the prgram. EXPLORING BELIEFS A Scut explres spirituality in religius and nn-religius frms, and thinks deeply abut the different ways they may live their life Explring religins Explring nn-religius systems f spiritual belief Explring questins abut the purpse and jurney f life STOPPING FOR REFLECTION A Scut pauses t reflect upn the Prmise & Law as well as their wn spiritual beliefs thrugh a variety f means. These may include wrship, meditatin, prayer, cnversatin and cntemplatin Reflectin upn the rle that spiritual beliefs and the Scut Prmise & Law play in ur lives and hw these develp ver time Reflectin upn hw we may better live up t ur wn spiritual beliefs SPICES 27

32 Reflectin upn ur cnnectin with thers and place in the wrld RESPECT FOR OTHERS A Scut respects and acknwledges ther peple s spiritual beliefs, and the value f diversity Respect fr the different religius and spiritual beliefs thers may hld Respect fr the different scial and cultural backgrunds that thers may cme frm Respect fr the value f diversity in the cmmunity BEING THANKFUL A Scut is thankful fr the many gifts f nature and the human cmmunity, and expresses this regularly Appreciatin fr the beauty f ur natural and human wrld Appreciatin fr the relatinships we share and the rle thers play in shaping ur lives Appreciatin fr the pprtunities available thrughut ur lives SPICES 28

33 THE SCOUT METHOD In Scuting, ur Scuts develp and learn thrugh the use f a particular educatinal methd. It s the Scut Methd that makes Scuting truly unique. Eight elements make up the Scut Methd. While n single element is mre imprtant than anther, sme elements will feature mre strngly thrugh different activities and experiences. The Methd shuld be clear in all that we d this is a gd way f us making sure what we are ding really can be defined as Scuting. Use f the Methd shuld be made apparent t bth adults and yuth members. It s imprtant that Scuts are aware f hw Scuting is cntributing t their develpment. PLAN>Encurage Scuts t cnsider which elements f the Scut Methd will be used in an activity. Scuts shuld challenge themselves t make sure a number f elements are included. DO> During the activity, help the Scuts identify the use f certain elements. This can be as simple as emphasising great teamwrk, r cngratulating a Scut n achieving a new persnal best. REVIEW> When reflecting n an activity r experience, encurage Scuts t cnsider the use f certain elements f the Methd, r hw t use sme elements mre in future. HOW CAN YOU USE THE METHOD MORE EFFECTIVELY IN YOUR UNIT OR GROUP? WORK WITH THE SCOUTS IN THE UNIT TO COME UP WITH IDEAS ON HOW TO DO THIS. The Scut Methd 29

34 COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Part f ur Purpse is t help create a better wrld; we als prmise t cntribute t ur cmmunity and wrld, regardless f which wrding f the Prmise we use. Scuts develp an appreciatin f their lcal, natinal and internatinal cmmunities thrugh being actively invlved in them. As each yuth member prgresses thrugh Scuting, the nature f their invlvement with their cmmunity evlves, and s des their understanding f what cmmunity means. This is explred mre thrugh each f the age sectin chapters f this handbk. Cmmunity invlvement includes (in n particular rder): Having a cmmunity presence Cmmunity partnerships Empwering yung peple t have a vice and t develp an interest in cmmunity issues Advcating fr the interests and needs f yuth Prviding vluntary service (bth in and utside f Scuting) Setting an example fr respnsible citizenship in the cmmunity Cntributing in a nn-frmal way t the educatin f yung peple n cmmunity and citizenship issues. Scuting mustn t be an insular rganisatin. As a leader within Scuting, yu are respnsible fr facilitating cmmunity invlvement. This helps make sure the mvement as a whle is well-cnnected and cmmunityminded attitudes are develped in thse invlved. LEARNING BY DOING Learning-by-ding includes bth: Experiential learning is part f just abut everything we d thrugh Scuting. Learningby-ding is evident in all the elements f the Scut Methd. Yu will help every Scut find pprtunities t succeed, while als being permitted t fail. Yu are there t make sure things are dne safely, just be careful nt t prevent valuable learning experiences by taking cntrl where yu dn t need t. Hard skills (like cking a meal r rwing a bat) Sft skills (like accepting respnsibility, cmmunicating, wrking in a team, self-explratin) Learning-by-ding is a cnstant prcess and it s imprtant that Scuts are aware it s happening. This is facilitated largely thrugh Plan>D>Review>. Learning-by-ding will lk different in different circumstances. Smetimes lts f supervisin and directin is needed, like clearly defining safety bundaries at a cliff-tp (learning-by-ding t find the cliff edge culd be disastrus). Often very little guidance is needed; great learning experiences can be had thrugh a Patrl realising they haven t packed a key piece f equipment fr a camp, r a Scut learning that different mds can impact n peple wanting t jin in an activity. The Scut Methd 30

35 NATURE & THE OUTDOORS In Scuting, we recgnise nature as the ideal setting fr learning t ccur. The benefits here are tw-way: Yung peple learn abut, and in the cntext f, the natural envirnment. Yung peple develp a cnnectin t the natural envirnment, which encurages cmmitment t its preservatin. The mst bvius way t facilitate this element f the Methd is simply by spending time utdrs! This encurages the natural sense f curisity in yung peple, builds psitive physical and mental health, and prvides an interactive and stimulating learning envirnment. Activities r prjects may fcus n utdr adventure, r the envirnment. Scuting s emphasis n learning by ding thrugh persnal challenge is well-prvided fr thrugh utdr adventurus activities, ften cnsidered t be cre Scuting. Cmmunity invlvement is clear thrugh envirnment-fcused activities, prjects, r the general use f envirnmentally-sustainable practices. PATROL SYSTEM Scuting became a mvement thrugh the natural frmatin f small teams f yung peple. In Scuting tday, we call these Patrls and use them as part f the structure f all the age sectins. Thrugh Patrls, Scuts experience many pprtunities t learn-by-ding with their peers. Wrking in Patrls prvides pprtunities t develp sft skills like leadership, teamwrk and cmmunicatin, as well as building a sense f respnsibility and belnging. Sme Patrls are specifically frmed t ensure diverse grups (mix f ages, interests and genders), while thers are frmed naturally r based n certain interests, events r pursuits. Sme Patrls will last fr the length f a Scut s time in the sectin, thers may exist nly fr a specific activity r a shrt perid with specific utcmes like in a prject we call these Prject Patrls. A Scut will experience different types f Patrls acrss their time in the prgram. Patrls prvide a structure, but their primary purpse is t enable learning fr individuals. It s imprtant t recgnise the Patrl system desn t serve t create a hierarchy. Leadership in the prgram is a shared respnsibility. While mre experienced r well-matched Scuts might take n greater leadership respnsibility, it s imprtant t emphasise equality amng all Scuts yuth and adult. While the Patrl system is a big part f Scuting, nt everything needs t happen in Patrls. Smetimes activities and prjects will happen at a Unit level r larger, r an individual scale. PERSONAL PROGRESSION Scuting serves nt nly t challenge individual yung peple, but t empwer them t challenge themselves. Fr each individual, new pprtunities and experiences wrk t prgress persnal develpment. It s easy t think f persnal prgressin as simply the Persnal Prgressin Framewrk and the assciated badges. Thinking this way can have a negative impact n ur attitudes t the prgram; we can be led t frget ther imprtant aspects, and abut putting the yung persn themselves at the centre. The Scut Methd 31

36 Persnal prgressin is evident in a number f aspects f the prgram, including: That we have age sectins, catered t changing develpmental needs. The evlving interrelatinship f yuth leading and adults supprting. The way Plan>D>Review> encurages us t learn-by-ding thrugh a range f experiences, and t prgress the challenge and learning with each cycle. Hw the Achievement Pathways ensure that each Scut s experience is ne f persnal grwth and challenge thrugh invlvement in a diverse Scuting prgram. The tw wrds that make up this element are equally as imprtant as each anther. Persnal Remember, we cnsider each yung persn at the centre. Every persn s develpment is cmpletely individual; in Scuting, we recgnise this and each Scut s persnal learning needs are cnsidered first. The greatest standard that can be set fr a Scut is their best. EXAMPLE A Scut is at the end f their time in the sectin, and are develpmentally ready t prgress t the next sectin. The adult leader values the Scut s leadership within the sectin and wants t hld them back. Fcusing n persnal and putting this yung persn at the centre means it is in the best interests f this individual t prgress t the next sectin. Prgressin The prgram strives t prvide pprtunities that are challenging and ensure that each Scut s experience f the prgram prmtes their prgressin. There is always rm fr imprvement and develpment. The prgram cnstantly prvides pprtunity fr everyday adventure, thrugh which learning ccurs. The cycle f Plan>D>Review> encurages active awareness f and invlvement with this prgressin. We undertake this cycle as a Unit, as a Patrl, and as an individual. Scuts are actively invlved in their wn persnal prgressin. Gal-setting ccurs in partnership with the Scut and a facilitatr, wh is ideally a suitable peer (this als prvides learning-by-ding, persnal prgressin, and yuth leading pprtunities fr this Scut!). Persnal prgressin means yuth members are empwered, encuraged and supprted apprpriately t set their wn challenges. The Scut Methd 32

37 PROMISE & LAW Scuting s principles, key values and ideals are expressed in the Scut Prmise & Law. All Natinal Scut Organisatins within WOSM have a Prmise & Law inspired by the riginals develped by Lrd Baden-Pwell that shw ur cmmitment t the three Principles f Scuting: duty t Gd, duty t thers and duty t self. These statements guide the whle Scut mvement, infrm decisin-making and shape the ideal behaviurs and actins fr all ur activities and interactins. The Law emphasises ur Scuting values and the qualities that Scuting prmtes in all Scuts. It s a resnating statement that helps us alng the prgram jurney. With the Scut Law, we can ensure ur plans fit within the ideals f Scuting and then reflect n whether the spirit f Scuting was present alng the way. The Prmise represents a persnal cmmitment that als serves t unify members f the mvement. It s mst cmmnly made r reaffirmed n special ccasins, such as at a welcming ceremny fllwing prgressin t the next age sectin. Acrss the jurney, a yuth member s understanding f the Prmise & Law will evlve and cme t mean mre and mre t them. This learning jurney is a central part f spiritual and emtinal develpment experienced thrugh Scuting. The Prmise & Law are the main ways we cmmunicate ur values and principles t yuth members. Yu ll use it in the fllwing ways, amng thers: During special ceremnies like an investiture r sectin transitin In supprting yur Unit Cde (read mre abut this within yur sectin s chapter f this handbk) When guiding a Scut thrugh a persnal reflectin During a Scuts Own r ther mment f reflectin SYMBOLIC FRAMEWORK A symblic framewrk in Scuting helps prvide meaning and cntext t the things we d. Fr Scuting, the symblic framewrk serves a similar purpse as metaphrs in a narrative, a cmpany s brand, r a piece f artwrk. Each f these examples use: A signifier: the symbl at its face value A signified: the cncept the signifier refers t. Our use f the symblic framewrk shuld add value t the educatinal prcess f Scuting, be develpmentally apprpriate, relatable t yuth, and simple. Sme parts f it are prescribed fr us, but yu will have the pprtunity t build parts f symblic framewrk thrugh yur time in Scuting. It ccurs at three tier levels: 1. Scuting as a whle This tier includes key features that unify the mvement, sme glbally, sme specific t Australia. This includes the very cncept f Scuting the explratin f new grund in the utdrs, as well as symbls like the fleur-de-lys, Scut scarf, and Scut sign. Many f ur ceremnies als fit in at this level they are an emphasis f unity and are ften used t signify individual achievement. 2. Each sectin f the prgram Symblic framewrk at this tier prvides cncepts that assist in shaping Scuts understanding (in a develpmentally-apprpriate way) f the nature and relevance f the prgram fr the age sectin. A The Scut Methd 33

38 sectin symblic framewrk serves t prmte lgical prgressin thrugh the prgram acrss sectins. 3. An activity r prgram fcus A creative theme which helps drive interest and adventure in an activity, and may tie features tgether twards a cmmn gal. May als help t shw links between multiple activities with a shared purpse. While the first tw tiers f the symblic framewrk are quite set, the third tier is pen and changes frequently; yu shuld make sure it s yuth-led in its use and delivery. The symblic framewrk in Scuting prmtes adventure, persnal challenge and encurages each Scut t step utside their cmfrt zne. Different aspects may feature mre r less at different times and in certain cntexts. Yu ll need t make sure the symblic framewrk desn t verwhelm the prgram and becme a chre r lse value fr yuth members. Symblic framewrk shuldn t be the fcus f the prgram; it s a means t an end! The needs and interests f the age chrt always cme first. YOUTH LEADING, ADULTS SUPPORTING The prgram is, in itself, a curse f leadership training. Leadership develpment desn t nly happen at specified leadership curse weekends it happens all the time. Fr sme Scuts, this may centre n pprtunities t undertake frmal leadership rles; fr thers, it is simply abut sharing skills and knwledge with thers, wrking as a member f a team, setting examples fr thers, and shared respnsibility. Nt everyne is suited t take n frmal leadership psitins, and this is ttally OK! Leadership in Scuting is realised thrugh engaging and empwering yuth, actively invlving Scuts in decisin-making, and prviding pprtunities fr yung peple t learn and develp leadership skills and attitudes thrugh experience. The rle f adults in supprting yuth is a critical part f this element f the Scut Methd. The influence f adults in this intergeneratinal partnership evlves as yuth prgress thrugh the prgram. This balance may als differ frm ne activity t anther depending n the nature f the activity and the skills f thse invlved. As Scuts prgress thrugh the prgram, yuth leadership will increase while adult leadership decreases. It s imprtant t pint ut: Yuth leadership is a part f Scuting frm the very beginning An intergeneratinal partnership exists thrughut the prgram Adult leadership is minimised at the end. The Scut Methd 34

39 yuth leadership vs adult leadership acrss the sectins f the prgram Yuth leadership and the rle f adults fr yur sectin is explred in full in the chapter fr yur age sectin. The key message is that wherever pssible, yuth members shuld be empwered t make decisins, take n respnsibility, and be allwed t make mistakes. In general, adults are there t assist yuth t prepare as well as t supprt, guide, mentr and facilitate learning experiences. Ultimately, the prgram is geared twards develping leadership and independence in yuth t help maximise their ptentials. With a successful Scuting prgram, the future f the mvement will be increasingly yuthled! The Scut Methd 35

40 THE AGE SECTIONS Scuts can engage in the prgram as a yuth member frm the age f five until they turn 26. As a develpmental prgram, we break the jurney int five age sectins. We d this because it: Helps cater t the changing develpmental needs f yuth Prmtes persnal prgressin Ensures yung peple are at the centre Builds an engaging prgram envirnment. A Unit is a lcal gathering f ne age sectin, built int the structure f a Scut grup. Each Unit nrmally meets at its wn time, hwever nt everything in the prgram is limited t happening within the sectins. Often, Scuts are ging n adventures with Scuts frm different sectins, r even with Scuts frm different Units frm different areas the next Grup, suburb, state, r even with Scuts frm anther cuntry! While we prmte the sectins as belnging t defined age ranges, it s imprtant yu think flexibly in yur apprach t which age sectin an individual Scut belngs. There are many factrs t cnsider in where t place a new yuth member, r when t cmmence a sectin transitin. With the yung persn at the centre, the mst imprtant cnsideratin is the needs f the individual Scut. The Scut themselves will have a perspective, and it is their pinin that shuld have the greatest weight in this prcess. The age ranges f each sectin are based n the advice f prfessinals in areas f child and adlescent develpment, and balanced with the mechanics f the Scut Methd. Each sectin has its wn fcus n persnal develpment thrugh the SPICES, and its wn prgressin f the symblic framewrk, identifying the fcus fr the sectin. SECTION JOURNEY THE NEXT ADVENTURE The sectin jurney is cnsidered as ne jurney; yu can read mre abut what this cncept means in the cre themes f the prgram part f the prgram chapter. The sectin jurney is a critical part f the purpse f Scuting. The ne jurney cncept is ne f the strngest tls we use t help Scuts alng their path t realising their full ptentials. The age sectins 36

41 We all hld the respnsibility t encurage, empwer and enable every Scut t fulfil the jurney t its end. The symblic framewrk f ne jurney is what ties ur prgram tgether; the mtt f each sectin emphasises each new stage f this jurney. In line with this, we cnsider each sectin f the prgram as the next adventure; part f ur rle is t help ur Scuts prepare fr this transitin. TRANSITIONS There are many times f change fr yung peple in life. These are ften seen as mments f celebratin, r rites f passage, as they find themselves with new expectatins physically, emtinally, scially, academically, and spiritually. Such events include starting primary r transitining t secndary schl, ging up t the next sprts team age grup, getting a first jb r first lve, selecting and starting a university curse, and mving ut f hme. Transitins are als a time f reflectin fr thse invlved this may influence decisin-making abut their directin in life. A yung persn transitining t high schl may als chse this time t make decisins abut their scial grup, their extra-curricular invlvement, r their attitudes at hme. Yung peple smetimes find transitins easy and will lk frward t these changes, thers can find them pretty difficult. N matter what, transitins need t be well-supprted by bth peers and adults. As part f the develpmental jurney f the Scut prgram, there are als times f change. There are three main kinds f transitin in Scuting that require different appraches: 1. A Scut transitining frm ne sectin t the next. 2. A yung persn new t Scuting. 3. A Scut wh is transitining ut f the yuth prgram. We call these transitin times by different names: ging up, prgressing, linking, transitining. Regardless f what yur Grup might call these times, the same basics apply. Adult leaders and Scuts supprt each ther t make these transitins. Yu will need t wrk cllabratively with all thse invlved t help facilitate this stage fr a Scut and make sure it s a welcming and inclusive prcess, fcused n the needs f the individual. It is a critical time. CHANGING SECTIONS CAN OFTEN BE THE TIME A YOUNG PERSON CHOOSES TO LEAVE SCOUTING. T achieve ur purpse, we aim t make sure yung peple are prvided a cnsistently engaging supply f adventures and learning experiences. Persnal prgressin is part f the Scut Methd, and the best way t achieve it is t facilitate an experience that makes yung peple want t engage with it. This hlds true fr prgressin between sectins. SECTION TRANSITIONS Sme Scuts have a tugh time getting cmfrtable in the next sectin, and ther Scuts relish the experience. Changing scial grups, new appraches t aspects f the prgram, a new surce f adult supprt, and meeting n a different night are all challenges t be vercme. The age sectins 37

42 This change can als be a very exciting pprtunity, and the transitin itself may make a real difference t a Scut s develpment. KEY MESSAGES Each individual is different, and it s imprtant that their persnal needs and interests are cnsidered as the mst imprtant factrs in this transitin. It s nt abut getting mre numbers int the sectin, r even keeping yuth members t help run a Unit. WITH THE YOUNG PERSON AT THE CENTRE, THE TRANSITION WILL HAPPEN WHEN IT NEEDS TO, FOR THEM. The three mst imprtant cncepts f a ne prgram apprach t a Scut s transitin between sectins are: Be flexible. The age range guides are there t guide, nt t build fences between sectins. If a Scut is clearly ready t mve frm ne sectin t the next, they shuld be encuraged and supprted t d s. If they re clearly nt ready, it s OK fr them t cntinue t enjy the prgram n ffer in their current sectin just make sure there is a plan fr prgressin t happen within a reasnable timeframe. It s abut the Scut. The desires f the Scut must be sught when planning the transitin t the next sectin. They may wish t wait until their friends are ready, r they may be keen t g next week! Let them have a say. Transitin desn t stp when a Scut has mved int the next sectin. Develping a sense f belnging in all the Unit members is an nging prcess that ges beynd the transitin ceremny. As the purpse f Scuting fcuses n helping yung peple reach their wn ptential, everyne in Scuting has a respnsibility t encurage persnal prgressin thrugh all the sectins. It s nt slely up t ne sectin f a Grup t prmte itself; transitin is a natural part f the ne-prgram jurney experienced by each individual. We are all there t supprt the Scut t be successful. WHEN TO PROGRESS TO THE NEXT SECTION Age Generally, yuth members have a ne-year windw where they wuld nrmally prgress frm ne sectin t the next (the windw is a bit different fr the Venturer > Rver Scut transitin due t the significant transitin t adulthd and ut f high schl). Check the relevant sectin chapter, r the verview in the sectin jurney sectin fr mre detail. Yes, there are published age ranges fr each sectin, but it s imprtant t be flexible and t cnsider persnal prgressin. If there is a particular need fr a Scut t transitin at a different time than thse age ranges suggest, then with the supprt f bth sectins Unit leaders, the Grup Leader, parents, and the Scut themselves, yu can make this decisin within yur Grup. The age sectins 38

43 REMEMBER The decisin is based n the individual needs f the Scut. Usually, this will have smething t d with persnal develpment needs. THIS DECISION SHOULDN T BE ABOUT NEEDING EXTRA TIME TO COMPLETE A PEAK AWARD. SPICES develpment One f the key indicatrs f whether a Scut is ready t prgress t the next sectin is their prgressin thrugh the SPICES. Yu can use the I Statements as a guide t cnsider the stage the Scut is at develpmentally. Cnsidering the Scut s SPICES develpment in this way will help yu pen discussin with the Scut and thers invlved abut hw their experience might be like in the next sectin in terms f scial interactin and engagement with the prgram. Althugh a key indicatr, this shuldn t be a test abut whether a Scut can prgress r nt. It s really a tl t pen a valuable discussin. Supprt netwrk Whenever a Scut transitins, it s imprtant t make sure a gd supprt netwrk is in place. There are a few different angles t cnsider here. A cnnected Scuting cmmunity An active and cnnected Grup r brader Scuting cmmunity, fcused n a One Prgram apprach, will already have a gd supprt netwrk acrss sectins. Crss-sectin activities are a vital part f the prgram; they als help supprt this transitin. As Scuts get lder, they will be mre and mre clsely invlved with Scuts in the sectins either side f theirs. Prgressing with peers Often, a number f Scuts might be ready t prgress arund the same time. Prvided it suits the individual needs f all these Scuts, a grup f peers prgressing tgether can help prvide a valuable supprt netwrk. Keep in mind (especially fr the lder age sectins), such a prgressin may r may nt happen within their current lcal Grup. With the yung persn at the centre, their needs cme first, and if prgressin means prgressing t a new Grup, that s ttally fine! Peer mentring Supprt frm thers is ften a key cntributr t a successful sectin transitin. The peer mentring system in each sectin helps make sure this can happen. Invlvement in transitin planning Bth the yuth member themselves, and their supprting adults (parents/guardians/carers, and leaders), shuld be invlved in transitin planning. Like everything we d in Scuting, transitins are well-planned using Plan>D>Review>. The age sectins 39

44 WHAT S INVOLVED Duratin Depending n the individual, the prcess f sectin transitin nrmally takes between ne and six mnths, but culd take up t a year. Whatever is needed t ensure a successful transitin fr the individual is OK. Making it happen Successful transitins are mre than just a few trial nights and a prgressin ceremny. We use Plan>D>Review> t help guide this prcess. Leaders and Scuts meet t cnsider the develpmental needs f the Scut/s wh will sn be transitining. Mst imprtantly, Plan>D>Review> makes sure all invlved have a vice the Scut, their parents, adult leaders, and the yuth leadership team f the Units invlved. An explanatin f hw this prcess wrks is detailed in each sectin chapter f this handbk. NEW SCOUTS When we recruit a new Scut, it s easy t frget that many f Scuting s custms and traditins can appear quite strange, and even exclusive. What s that material they wear arund ur necks fr? Why d they wrship the Australian flag like that? Why d they have t recite a pledge we call a prmise? Why des everyne shake each ther s left hand? These may be things that yu re very used t as a seasned member, but will be very strange things t a new Scut, and maybe even mre t their parents r guardians. Just like a Scut wh s transitined frm the previus sectin, it s imprtant the new Scut is supprted t develp their understanding f hw the prgram wrks, and helped t develp a sense f belnging. It s still imprtant t cnsider the needs f the individual themselves as the number ne pririty when making decisins abut a new member jining Scuting. Make sure yu invlve the interested Scut s parents r guardians in clear cmmunicatin and discussin. Using Plan>D>Review> will help yu make sure a clear, simple, and well-understd prcess is used. Adult leaders and Scuts cnsider the develpmental needs f the new Scut, and make sure their plans are adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive. All invlved have a vice the Scut, their parents r guardians, yuth and adult leaders. An explanatin f welcming a new member is detailed in each sectin chapter f this handbk. COMPLETING THE PROGRAM In line with ur purpse and the educatinal bjectives, the cmpletin f the prgram happens at the end f the Rver Scut sectin. Within the ne jurney framewrk f the prgram, Scuts aim t reach the pint where their adventures take them beynd the hrizn. This is the mtt and framewrk f the Rver Scut sectin, and the hrizn itself marks the cmpletin pint f the prgram. It s the respnsibility f all f us in Scuting t encurage and help enable all Scuts t explre the jurney t its cmpletin. The age sectins 40

45 Yu can read mre abut what s invlved in cmpleting the prgram within the transitins part f the Rver Scut sectin chapter. The age sectins 41

46 PLAN>DO>REVIEW> WHY WE PLAN>DO>REVIEW> Thrugh Scuting, we ften use a prcess called Plan>D>Review>. This prcess helps us: Cntinuusly imprve Plan great Scuting activities that are adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive Recgnise ur learning and develpment thrugh SPICES Make sure what we re ding is really Scuting, and uses the Scut Methd Prvide a diverse range f experiences thrugh the Challenge Areas Emphasise learning by ding Prgress the rle f yuth leading, adults supprting Critically evaluate hw we re delivering and facilitating the prgram ESSENTIALLY, PLAN>DO>REVIEW> REMINDS US TO STOP AND THINK, IN ORDER TO MAKE THE PROGRAM THE BEST IT CAN BE, AND FULLY DELIVER ON THE PURPOSE OF SCOUTING. Helps us experience better activities, mre fun, and Scuts chsing and getting invlved in their wn adventures with the Patrl r Unit. Helps everyne have an experience in Scuting that is adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive. Everyne learns smething new and has a say in the prgram they experience. Is used in all sectins f Scuting t plan the prgram. The rle f yuth in leading this prcess will lk different frm sectin t sectin, as will the rle f adults in supprting them. Remember, it s abut invlving yuth members meaningfully in their Scuting experiences, in a develpmentally apprpriate way. Als supprts Scuts t develp and review their persnal gals, and develpment thrugh the SPICES. Persnal Reviews> will happen at the end f each Milestne in the Prgram Essentials. Yu can read mre abut this prcess in the Achievement Pathways chapter f this handbk. THE PROCESS Put simply, Plan>D>Review> is a tl t engage yuth members in develping and running an active prgram that everyne can enjy and develp thrugh. Dn t frget that we als use Plan>D>Review> t set persnal gals, especially fr the Prgram Essentials and Special Interest Areas. Plan>D>Review> 42

47 Here s an example f the prcess related t Scuts planning prgram activities: PLAN> Decide what yu're ging t d frm games t majr expeditins, yuth members decide their next adventure. D sme creative brainstrming and questining, and cnsider which f the SPICES will be develped by participants. Delegate respnsibilities - chse a yuth member t lead the activity and delegate tasks t participants. Wrk ut what gear is needed - prepare a list and surce all the equipment that s needed fr the adventure. Discver what skills yu need hw will yu make sure yur Patrl has thse skills? Make plans detail requirements, ensure everyne is safe, cnsider persnal develpment pprtunities fr everyne, make sure yur activity uses the Scut Methd. Use experts they might be able t help yu create the best pssible plan. DO> Make sure everyne s invlved sme will be simply participating, sme will be leading, sme will be mentring, guiding, advising, r supprting. Test ut new skills put int practice what yu ve learnt. Learn sme mre! Fllw yur plan be prepared t change and adapt it if the need arises. Have fun - be challenged, and enjy the adventure. Wrk as a team help and supprt each ther t be successful. REVIEW> Take a mment The Review> desn t need t be frmal. Arund the campfire, n the bus ging hme, r a minute r tw discussin at the end f the night. Ask gd questins Open-ended questins will make sure Scuts think abut their answers. Fr example: What did yu hear, see, ntice r enjy abut yur adventure? What didn't g t plan? What wuld yu d differently next time? And s n Check yur achievements Talk abut what yu achieved, even if it wasn t what yu riginally set ut t d. Recgnise participatin Ensure thse invlved feel a sense f belnging, and that any persnal prgressin is apprpriately recgnised. The prcess f Plan>D>Review> isn t always a linear prcess. The nature f a specific activity might need yu t revisit the Plan> stage multiple times. Perhaps when yu g t D> the activity, yu find that it just isn t wrking; yu need t d a mini Review> with thse invlved, befre ging back t the Plan> stage, and having anther g. Plan>D>Review> 43

48 Plan>D>Review> shuld be thught f as a flexible prcess. Use it t yur advantage, the way that wrks best fr yu, yur Patrl, and yur adventure. Never frget the Review> stage. This is where the learning is embedded. We knw that this is an imprtant aspect f ur prgram; Scuts want t be aware that they re develping thrugh the Scuting experience t see the purpse. Have yu nticed hw Plan>D>Review> always has an arrw at the end? This reminds us that the prcess is a cycle; after the Review> stage, we re ready t start the prcess again. This might be able running the same activity again sme time later, r maybe because we ve learnt sme valuable lessns that we can use in a different cntext. THINK OF PLAN>DO>REVIEW> AS AN ONGOING CYCLE FOR YOU, YOUR PATROL, AND YOUR UNIT. PLAN>DO>REVIEW> IN DIFFERENT AGE SECTIONS Of curse Plan>D>Review> lks different fr each age sectin. Yu can get a feel fr what this lks like in the individual sectin chapters f this handbk. RESOURCES There are a number f resurces available t help the prcess f Plan>D>Review>. These include: SPICES playing cards Review> thumb ball Plan>D>Review> cards SPICES Review> cards Prgram planning resurces Each age sectin s recrd bk Plan>D>Review> 44

49 PROGRAM PLANNING Prgram planning is a prcess that actively invlves the prcess f yuth leading, adults supprting. This will lk different fr each age sectin yu can read mre abut this in the specific age sectin chapters f this handbk. When talking abut prgram planning, we generally refer t the prcess f Plan>D>Review> fr ur Unit prgram. PROGRAM CYCLE The Unit prgram is structured arund a series f activities called the prgram cycle. Each prgram cycle will last fr an identified perid f time, and may be tied t a schl term, a certain time perid (like 2 r 3 mnths), r a fcus n a particular gal, like a majr Unit camp r adventure. Unit activities within the prgram cycle shuld invlve everyne in the Unit; remember t make them all adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive. All Scuts in the Unit shuld be actively invlved in the prgram cycle, and this invlvement (including participating, assisting and leading) will help prgress them thrugh their Milestnes f the Prgram Essentials. Events and activities happening external t the Unit (like branch level activities, r nn-scuting activities Scuts can get invlved with) might als feature in the prgram cycle. Yu shuld make it clear which activities the whle Unit shuld be invlved with, and which are suggestins r ptinal extras. Especially fr the Scut, Venturer Scut and Rver Scut sectins, prject patrl activities might als feature in the prgram cycle. Yu might allcate specific time fr Prject Patrls t undertake their activities. Prject Patrls shuld make sure their activities dn t take them away frm invlvement in the Unit prgram hwever. We will use the Plan>D>Review> prcess fr the prgram cycle as a whle, as well as each activity and experience within it. CHALLENGE AREAS The Challenge Areas represent the fur key categries Scuting activities cme under. Primarily, we use them t supprt prgram planning and t make sure the Unit prgram is engaging and diverse. ACTIVITIES THAT DON T REALLY FIT INTO THE CHALLENGE AREAS, OR THAT REQUIRE YOU TO STRETCH DEFINITIONS TO FIT THEM IN, SHOULD ONLY TAKE UP A VERY SMALL PART OF THE PROGRAM; THINK BACK TO OUR PURPOSE! The Challenge Areas are als invlved in what we call the Prgram Essentials all Scuts shuld be invlved in participating, assisting and leading thrugh a number f activties acrss the Challenge Areas. Thrugh this invlvement, Scuts will prgress thrugh the Prgram Essentials Milestnes. This prcess encurages them t be invlved in a diverse prgram and builds leadership skills. Yu can read mre abut this in the Achievement Pathways chapter f this handbk. Prgram planning 45

50 The fur categries f the Challenge Areas are: By using the Challenge Areas t Plan> the prgram, we ensure a diverse prgram full f engaging experiences. Each f these experiences will prvide different utcmes fr different Scuts. We use SPICES t Review>, and recgnise what these areas were. This cnsidered, yu may ntice thrugh the Review> prcess that certain SPICES have been develped mre than thers thrugh certain activities. Keep this in mind; frm time t time yu ll need t cnsider likely SPICES develpment during the Plan> stage, r Plan> certain types f activities t fill gaps in SPICES develpment. One area where peple ften find a gap is spiritual develpment; the internal cmpass resurce has been develped t help in this Planning> prcess. Yu can read mre abut this in the SPICES chapter f this handbk. USING THE CHALLENGE AREAS At the Plan> stage f prgramming, Scuts wrk tgether, with supprt frm adults, t develp a prgram that invlves activities frm each f the Challenge Areas. A variety f resurces and key wrds make this prcess easier, and it lks a bit different frm sectin t sectin. Scuts use a variety f means t write their prgram using the Challenge Areas. Scuts might brainstrm, wrk in Patrls, use imaginatin aids, r fcus n any f the key wrd categries t think f activities they wuld like t d, persnally r as Patrl r Unit. Scuts are encuraged t make sure every activity is adventurus, fun, challenging, and inclusive. The table belw is ne tl Scuts can use. The prmpting wrds under each heading are designed t help spark imaginatin fr activities that fit within each f the Challenge Areas. Scuts might cnsider questins like: WHAT COULD WE DO LOCALLY TO EXPAND OUR KNOWLEDGE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES? WHAT S SOMETHING UNUSUAL, NEW OR COLOURFUL WE CAN DO THAT EXPLORES OUR CREATIVITY? Prgram planning 46