Can children come to East Kingdom Events?

Yes! Children are welcome at all events!

What are the guidelines to bringing children to East Kingdom Events?

The way our current policies are written, all youth at events must attend with a parent, guardian, or responsible adult designated by the parent or legal guardian. The person bringing the child to the event is responsible for seeing to the child’s safety, well-being, and behavior.

All children under the age of five should be supervised at all times by their parents/guardians or a responsible adult or older teen.
Youth between the age of 5 and 10 must be within sight and sound range of a parent / guardian / responsible adult / teen supervisor at all times. Walkie-talkies and cell phones do not extend the sight / sound range.

This does not mean that one adult must be in charge of their youth(s) for an entire event.

For example, a child may want to visit Family Point to meet up with a friend or attend a class. The parent can walk the child to Family Point and, with permission, leave the child with another parent or caretaker while they attend a class, do chores, fight at the lists, etc. and retrieve their child later at a designated time and place (ex. dinner time at another encampment).

Is there any additional paperwork needed when bringing a child to an event?

To bring a child to an event, you will need either:

A current membership/blue card for the youth
A signed copy of the Minor’s Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement – This is signed by all parents/guardians on behalf of the children and is usually available at gate.

Can I bring a child who isn’t mine (niece, nephew, grandchild, or friend of the family, etc.) to an event and what would I need to bring with me?

Yes! If a child you know is interested in the SCA, you are more than welcome to bring them with you. There are some pieces of documentation that you will need at gate:

A current membership/blue card for the youth, OR a signed copy of the Minor’s Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement – This is signed by all parents/guardians on behalf of the children and is usually available at gate.
A signed Medical Authorization for Minors – This is the “permission slip” signed by the parents that allows you to bring the child to the event.

If a parent or legal guardian is not there, can the youth participate in youth combat activities?

Yes! All paperwork as described above is required to attend the event/practice and the person responsible for the child at the event will be required to sign the child in and leave a cell phone number in case of emergency. However, the responsible party does not have to be at the list field unless at the request of the marshals or in the case of our youngest fighters. An adult is required to stay with the youngest fighters. If you have questions about whether or not you need to stay, please ask the Marshal.

What about archery or thrown weapons?

There is no formal program for youth when it comes to archery and thrown weapons and all standard rules apply to youth, but the marshal may request a designated adult to oversee children and ensure their safety. Check with the marshal in charge about their comfort level with youth at the range.

What about my infant/child/teenager?

Each phase of childhood through adulthood offers unique challenges and shifts in perspective in order to properly serve them. Below are some helpful tips and guides developed from parents, former SCAdian children, and those who have worked with youth in the SCA.

If you have any insight or additional comments that you think should be included in the guides below, please reach out to the East Kingdom Chancellor Minor at chancellor-minor@eastkingdom.org

General Suggestions and Advice – For parents new to the SCA, covering some basic suggestions and reminders for parents of children of all ages. A must read!
Maternity, Infants, and Toddlers – For those who are pregnant or have very little ones!
Youth And Children – For those with elementary school-aged children
Teens And Coming Of Age – For those with teenagers and those who will become adults soon!

Questions fréquemment posées

Puis-je apporter l’enfant d’un autre personne à un événement du Royaume de l’Est

Oui. Les règles sont présentement écrite comme suit: les mineurs doivent assister aux événements avec un parent, un tuteur légal ou un adulte responsable désigné par le parent ou le tuteur légal. La personne apportant un enfant à un événement est responsable pour sa sécurité, bien-être et comportement.

Tout enfants de cinq ans et moins doit être supervisé en tout temps par son parent ou un adulte responsable ou un adolescent plus âgé désigné par le parent. Les enfants âgés entre 5 et 10 ans ne devraient pas se déplacer sans un certain degré de supervision. Ils doivent rester à vue et à porter de voie de leur parent/personne responsable en tout temps. Les Walkie-Talkies et téléphone cellulaire ne constitues pas une extension de la vue et portée de voix!

Si je viens avec ma nièce, neveux, petit-enfant ou ami de la famille d’âge mineur que dois-je apporter?

Tout mineur désirant participer à un événement avec une personne autre que ses parents ou tuteur légal doit fournir la carte bleue pour l’enfant ou deux documents signés à la guérite: la décharge pour mineur ainsi que l’autorisation de participation pour les enfants. De plus il est nécessaire d’avoir en sa possession l’autorisation médical pour les mineurs. Les documents sont disponibles sur le site web du Chancelier de la Jeunesse du Royaume de l’Est à l’exception de la carte bleue.

Si un parent ou tuteur légal n’est pas présent, le mineur peut-il participer à un activité de combat pour la jeunesse?

Oui!, si le parent ou tuteur légal de l’enfant n’est pas présent, l’adulte désigné comme responsable de l’enfant à l’événement doit présenter une copie du document d’autorisation de participation dûment remplie et signé en plus de l’autorisation médical et la décharge de responsabilité.

De plus, l’adulte responsable doit ce présenter au Marshall et laisser un numéro de cellulaire. Un adulte doit obligatoirement rester avec le jeune le plus jeune avenant plusieurs enfants. Si vous avez des questions sur ce point, s’il vous plaît demander au Marshall.

Translated by Baron Eginhard d’Aix la Chapelle

Bringing Youth And Children To Events