Being on the Spice Island made utilizing the SPICES model for adolescent development an easy choice in terms of how we structure this 13 week program.
SPICES stands for a set of youth development goals covering six areas: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, and Spiritual.
Parents should be aware that in this program there is a one week session on parenting. We believe that understanding how to care for children will ultimately serve not only the trainee well in the future, but will also serve Grenada as we discuss difficult topics related to child protection. If you have concerns please discuss them with the ADP staff so we can alleviate any concerns you may have.
SPICES stands for a set of youth development goals covering six areas: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, and Spiritual.
- Social - Acquire the concept of interdependence with others, explore a sense of being part of a diverse group and develop my abilities in cooperation and leadership.
- Physical - Be responsible for the care and well-being of my own body.
- Intellectual - Develop my ability to think, to plan, to innovate and to use information in an original way to adapt to new situations.
- Character - Learn responsibility towards myself while at the same time balancing that with respect for others.
- Emotional - Recognize my own feelings and learn to express them in a healthy manner while respecting the feelings of others.
- Spiritual - Learn to recognize that I am a part of a larger spiritual reality and to respect the spiritual choices of others. NEWLO focuses on developing your spiritual self regardless of which denomination or faith system you belong to.
Parents should be aware that in this program there is a one week session on parenting. We believe that understanding how to care for children will ultimately serve not only the trainee well in the future, but will also serve Grenada as we discuss difficult topics related to child protection. If you have concerns please discuss them with the ADP staff so we can alleviate any concerns you may have.