Symbolic Framework (Scouting Ireland): Difference between revisions

“All the elements that form an identity, a setting and an atmosphere; reflecting and reinforcing the [[Scouting Ireland Aim|Aim]] and values of [[Scouting Ireland]]; motivating participation, firing the imagination & making the concepts of Scouting accessible & fun in a way that wordy explanations or bland presentation could not achieve”.  

The second is the Symbolic Framework for youth programme set by the Association. This would usually consist of an over arching framework for the whole programme and a specific interpretation or implementation of that framework for each Section. Those who organise National or more local events may also present a Symbolic Framework to help increase the sense of occasion, and fun. A well-chosen Symbolic Framework for an event should also help to deepen the experience for the young people who participate. This may be considered as the third strand. The fourth strand is then that which young people and adults choose for themselves, usually at Group, Section or small team level. This usually includes themes, songs, chants, rituals and new traditions that young people and adults create for themselves and use on an everyday basis. Generally speaking, younger Scouts respond more to the fourth component. They enjoy being able to help to create and shape their Colony or Pack’s identity. They really only engage with the traditional/historical/ reflective aspects in a loose way. Older Scouts and adults engage a lot more with the more meaningful symbols which they inherit and then pass on to those who follow.