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.
[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.
[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.
[17] Venture Scouts plan activities based on a self-assessment of their current personal development using the SPICES (similar to wheel of life tool).