Children and Youth Activities

Rules • Notes for Parents • Supervision • Youth Point Schedule • Class Descriptions • Youth Combat

Youth Point Steward

Lady Siobhan da bhFeadh, childrenscaid-gww.org

Youth Combat Staff

Lord Thorin O'Seaghdha and Lady Iseabail nee Bhatar, youthcombatcaid-gww.org
Read about Youth Combat Rules and Schedules >>

Greetings from Lady Siobhan na bhFeadh, Youth Point Coordinator for Great Western War. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone and having an amazing fun time at Great Western War.

There will be many things for the youth of all ages to do at Great Western War. There will be a full schedule of classes at Youth Point on Saturday and Sunday, youth combat, shopping in merchants, watching the fighting on the battle field, volunteer opportunities (including ringing the war bell), and much more. If you have any specific questions about an activity, please ask the staff at the activity location.

There will be a complete list of classes in the gate book as well as posted on youth point, located near the battle field and merchants row by the sand area. Just look for the purple and white sign.

Rules of Youth Point

Please remember that youth younger than 5 years of age, must have a parent or guardian remain with them throughout the activities.

We are going to be having an fabulous time, please consider volunteering to assist during on of the class time blocks and earn those volunteer hours for the raffles and other rewards.

The Sand area will be open during daylight hours and is not supervised by Youth Point Staff.

Notes for Parents

Parents - We wish everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Great Western War, please remember the following:

• Be aware of all site rules regarding minors
• All minors should know the name of their camp and parents SCA and modern names
• Know where your children are at all times
• Make sure your children know their way around the site and can find their camp site. If old enough to roam unaccompanied, make sure they have a copy of the site map with them.
• Make sure your children have access to plenty of water at all times and know when meals are being served
• Make sure they wear sunscreen and reapply often
• Make sure they take breaks, especially the young ones need breaks
• You may wish to make sure to bring familiar books, toys, or games for your child to use in your encampment

Supervision

NO PROGRAM, ACTIVITY, OR EVENT AT WAR IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROPER ADULT SUPERVISION OF MINORS.

• A parent or court appointed guardian must remain at the War for as long as the Minor remains on site
• No Minor may be left unattended at the site
• Children under the age of 12 must be within voice range or in site of a responsible adult or teenager at all times
• Minors must be in their encampment or with their parent or guardian after curfew

The care and welfare of all youth within the Society for Creative Anachronism is the responsibility of the minor's parents/guardians. However, the Office of Youth Minister, will support and encourage safe appropriate activities for the youth. Please refer to the Minor Waiver you sign at gate and adhere to all points therein.

Youth Activities Schedule

* Lunch break is for the staff as well as the youth, there will be no one in the pavilion during this time.

** The Teen Revel is for all 13-17 year olds. There will be food, games, “Robin Hood, Men in Tights”, and the wonderful company of the other teens. Grab your friends and join the party!

Class Descriptions

Intro To Caid Page School: We have a wonderful new program of projects and rewards developed that we are ready to show.

Persona Creation: Where are you from? When are you from? What is your story? Come and make these important decisions.

Heraldry-Device Creation: Design a beautiful, registerable device for your new persona.

Making Catapults/Catapult Competition: Make one of CRAC designed catapults to keep, and then test it out against your peers for points and prizes!

Viking Puppets: Do you get lonely on the long ships during the pillage season? Come to make your own Viking buddy. He'll keep you company on those long trips to England. All are welcomed – even berserkers

Glass Etching: Learn how to etch simple designs on glass using etching cream. Super easy for all ages, but open to teens only! There will be a class limit of ten in the class! Simple stencils, etching cream, contact paper and glass will be provided but feel free to bring your own designs or glass item.(Glass should be smooth with enough space to cut out your design on it)

Rune Boxes: Runes are an ancient alphabet, used for writing, divination and magick. The Viking believed in runes...So come and make a special "Rune" Box" and some runes to go in it!

Flower Fairies/Embroidery: Learn an incredible hand stitch and use it to create a gorgeous flower fairy to take home.

Scented Bath Salts: Do you want to bathe like a price or princess? Then come to this class and create your own beautifully scented and colored salts. Take your custom salts home in a pouch or payered in a jar. Then soak away the dirt of war, or use as a gift.

Period Game Pouches: Running out of games to play while at war? Come to this class and learn a new period game, and of course this game will be transportable! Make the gameboard for Alquerque or Fox and Geese. Two new games to add to your collection. Great games whereever you go.

Period Game Play: Is there a period game you have been wanting to learn and play? Backgammon? Try your skill at any of your games, or one brought to you by the marvelous Inn of the Crimson Spade.