What is there for children to do in the SCA?
Many events have special classes and activities for children and youth. Check out an individual event announcement or contact the autocrat to find out what child-specific activities are being offered. At previous Dun Carraig events, we’ve had children’s archery competitions, dance classes, a variety of crafts and games, and a “Teen Oasis” that gave older kids their own space to hang out. There’s also youth combat. Children can start youth armored combat (with foam weapons) at the age of seven and youth rapier (with lighter blades than the adults use) combat at the age of twelve. Older kids can participate in many of the same activities adults do. Archery, for example, is one activity many youth enjoy, and Dun Carraig’s youngest Archery Champion was only fourteen. Period board games are also popular with young SCA members. If your child sees someone doing something that looks like fun, encourage them to ask about it. Similarly, if a class is offered that interests them, even if it’s not
