Children's Activities
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At Great Northeastern War XXII we are very pleased to once again offer a varied slate of activities throughout the weekend targeted for children ages 6-12+. Children's activities at Great Northeastern War will include youth fighting and youth archery, and a wide slate of classes designed specially for kids.
Volunteers are always welcome, and teens who would like to spend some time working in partnership with an adult supervisor would be especially helpful. Those wishing to volunteer some time should come to the Information Tent and leave a message for the Children's Activities Coordinator, Lady Aelfwyn Marie von Augsburg. Don’t forget to include where I can find you. We will be happy to put you to work for whatever time you can give.
All parents of children under age 12 must bring their child to the class/activity location. It is up to the individual teachers if they require the parent to stay with the child during the class, but any parent is more than welcome to stay and enjoy the class along with their child. Parents of children under age 12 must return to the class/activity location at the end of class to pick up their child. There is no pre-registration for any of these classes/activities so it is first come, first served on any class with a limited enrollment.
Any child that is causing an undue disturbance or that is no longer interested in the classes may be returned to the parents' camp by Class Coordinators. This is not designed as a babysitting service. Please be sure there will be someone in your encampment in case your child needs to be returned.
Combat-Related Activities
Youth Armored Combat
Saturday morning from 8:00 am to 10:00 am authorizations, inspections, and practice for all three Divisions of the East Kingdom Youth Combat program will take place on the battlefield. Children should bring their own gear. No loaner gear will be provided. All standard East Kingdom and SCA, Inc. Youth Combat Rules will apply.
Youth Archery
A special children's archery novelty shoot will be held on Saturday morning starting at 11:30 am. Please see the Archery page for more information on this competition.
Arts & Sciences
Great Northeastern University For Kids
Building on the very successful slate of classes aimed at children that we have offered at past Great Northeastern Wars, this year we are again offering a varied selection of classes for all ages of youth. This year classes are planned for Saturday only. Please check the Great Northeastern University Page of this website and look for the classes marked as for kids.
Arts & Sciences Grand Exhibition
The Arts & Sciences Grand Exhibition will have a Youth Table for work by younger artists. All are encouraged to participate. For more information, please see the A & S page.
Schedule
Note: This schedule is tentative and may be subject to change
Friday, July 11th 5:30 PM - Youth Fighting Inspections, and Authorizations (30 minutes, Battlefield) 6:00 PM - Youth Pas d'Arms, sponsored by the Shire of Endewearde (30 minutes, Battlefield)
Saturday, July 12th 8:00 am - Youth Fighting Practice, Inspections, and Authorizations (2 hours, Battlefield) 9:00 am - Great Northeastern University For Kids Begins (All Day) (Classroom Tents) 10:00 am - Open Field Battles (Division 2 & 3) (1 hour, Battlefield) (War Point) - Training (Division 1) (1 hour, Battlefield) 11:00 am - Broken Field Battles (Division 2 & 3) (30 minutes, Battlefield) (War Point) 10:30 am - Registration & Setup for Grand A & S Exhibition Begins 11:30 am - Youth Archery Tournament 12:00 pm - Grand A & S Exhibition opens to the public 1:00 pm - Youth Combat Woods Battle Begins (Division 2 & 3) (1 hour) (War Point) 3:00 pm - Grand A & S Exhibition Closes
If you need more information about Children's Activities at Great Northeastern War,
please contact the Children's Activities Coordinator via email:
Children's Activities Coordinator:
Heidi Nilsen (Lady Aelfwyn Marie von Augsburg)
email: kidsstuff@gnewar.org
