Six personal development areas
Taken directly from the Purpose of Scouting, the areas of social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual make up the fundamental basis of a person’s character, making six areas in total. This concept is called SPICES. It is about fostering personal growth in all the key components of development.
![Social development Social development](https://waylenbayscouts.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/social-development-icon.png)
Social development
One’s relationships with others and understanding differences between people in small groups of peers, as well as issues of diversity and inclusion in larger communities.
![Physical development](https://waylenbayscouts.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/physical-development-icon.png)
Physical development
One’s understanding of their body, including active care for health, wellbeing and the pursuit of physical skills and fitness.
![Intellectual development](https://waylenbayscouts.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/intellectual-development-icon.png)
Intellectual development
One’s ability to think, plan, innovate, review and be creative, applying information, knowledge and skills in new and different circumstances.
![Character development Character development](https://waylenbayscouts.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/character-development-icon.png)
Character development
One’s pursuit of their personal best. It includes positivity, responsibility, respect and making an effort beyond what benefits the self.
![Emotional development](https://waylenbayscouts.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/emotional-development-icon.png)
Emotional development
One’s understanding of emotions. It includes awareness, expressing emotions in a positive manner, as well as respecting and supporting the emotional needs of others.
![Spiritual development](https://waylenbayscouts.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/spiritual-development-icon.png)
Spiritual development
One’s development of their beliefs regarding their purpose in life, connection to others and place in the world around them, while respecting the spiritual choices of others.