Category Archives: Youth Activities

What is a Chancellor Minor?/Qu’est-ce qu’un Chancelier de la Jeunesse?

02 Monday Apr 2018

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An article by Hugoline the Delicate of House Three Skulls
East Kingdom Chancellor of Minors
chancellor-minor@eastkingdom.org

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badge Chancellor MinorChancellor Minors help integrate families and children into the events and activities throughout the East Kingdom in a meaningful way. Chancellor Minors do the very important job of fostering a healthy and vibrant youth culture within the Society. The SCA is a family-friendly and family inclusive organization. Chancellor Minors and Youth Officers at Large help make that possible by creating a family friendly atmosphere and providing a wide gamut of youth-specific activities at official SCA events.

Chancellor Minors work closely with their local Chatelaines to ensure that new families feel welcome and are able to participate in a meaningful way.  Chancellor Minors and Youth Officers at Large also work closely with event autocrats to integrate games, classes, and other youth-specific activities for youths attending events.

How does one become a Chancellor Minor?

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Teachers Needed for YouthU and TeenU Tracks at Pennsic

15 Thursday Mar 2018

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Greetings to the Teachers of the Known World,

We are very excited to announce the return of the YouthU and TeenU tracks of Pennsic University this year.

We are looking for teachers who are interested in teaching classes to 11-13 year olds or to those gentles who are 14-17. These classes will be taught in the Pennsic University tents. Please make sure to include a second, unrelated adult in your planning for all classes. No youth teaching experience or certification is required. Continue reading →

Chancellor Minor Application Deadline Extended

01 Friday Sep 2017

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Greetings to the Populace of the East Kingdom,

While I have loved serving the youth and families of the East these past four years, my time as Chancellor Minor is coming to the end, and I am still seeking a successor. The deadline for application for the position has been extended to September 15th.

What does the Chancellor Minor do, you ask? Well, according to Kingdom Law:

10. The Kingdom Chancellor Minor:
a. Assists parents of children in integrating children’s activities into local and Kingdom events. The Kingdom Chancellor Minor will not be responsible for, nor in any way encourage autocrats or the Society to provide, baby-sitting services.
b. Prepares, maintains, and disseminates such materials as further the objectives of the Office.
c. Works with the Kingdom Chatelaine in accomplishing these goals.
d. Encourages youth in the culture and customs of the Society.
e. Works with the Kingdom Youth Earl Marshal and the Kingdom Youth Rapier Marshal to coordinate youth martial activities.

In addition, with the help of a deputy, the Youth Clerk, the Chancellor Minor is responsible for making sure that all those who work with youth are properly warranted and background checked through society.

The candidate for this job should be someone who:
– Enjoys working with both children and adults
– Communicates well via email and in person
– Has basic spreadsheet and document skills
– Has or is eligible for an SCA background check
– Has approximately 2 hours per week to dedicate to reaching out to seneschals, deputies, and youth officers about activities, initiatives, and answering any questions.
– Can fulfill the duties of kingdom officers laid out in EK Law section E.

In order to apply, candidates are asked to submit a letter of intent to myself, the Prince and Princess, and the East Kingdom Seneschal. Ideally, an SCA resume and and modern resume would be included. Any questions can be directed to me at chancellor-minor@eastkingdom.org.

Yours in Service,
Mistress Leonete D’Angely

Pennsic for Youth

26 Wednesday Jul 2017

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A guide from Mistress Leonete D’Angely, East Kingdom Chancellor Minor and Pennsic Youth University Coordinator

What Can I Do At Pennsic?

So you are in the 11-17 age range, and you are going to Pennsic. Maybe you are super excited.  Maybe you are going because Mom and Dad said so. Maybe you wait all year to be able to fight twice a day.  Maybe you aren’t so sure there is anything that interests you in this SCA thing. Either way, there is so much for your age group to do at Pennsic. This is a basic overview of some of the options. There is no way I could fit all of the activities into one article, so please check the Pennsic University Schedule and your site book for more ideas and options. Continue reading →

Family Activities at Wars of the Roses – Something New!

21 Sunday May 2017

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Olivia Baker, reporting

This year at Wars of the Roses, we are doing something a little different. Rather than having specific family activities, we are encouraging and facilitating participation in all of the aspects of the event (to the extent legally and safely possible). Too much have we heard about families who cannot participate in “main” event activities and teens who are bored with crafts. There is always something to learn or help with, and it is our goal this year to provide as many opportunities for youth and their families to enjoy the event together as possible.

(1) There is always something to help with. We will provide a list of many of the activities happening at the event and things they will need volunteers for. Appropriate age ranges will be included so youth can easily find opportunities to help with the “main” Event.

(2) There is always something to learn. There will be many classes, and we will have a Village building full of artisans (and free play space) willing to share their craft and let anyone who is interested try it out. We are working with those who submit classes to have them post age ranges for their classes, and we encourage teachers to consider teaching beginner-level classes that would be appropriate for younger children as well. We are also looking for youth who would like to sponsor a competition at the Event.

(3) There is always someplace to be part of. The Village building will be a family-friendly space with free-play areas, artisan stations, and social space. It is a place where families can come to socialize, work on arts/sciences/handwork/etc, and play while enjoying “what we do in the SCA.” This is not the only place where families and youth are encouraged to participate. It is a sheltered area with boundaries that is explicitly family-friendly. Our goal is to keep families involved with the activities of the Event rather than sending them to a separated space.

We hope to see many families with all members engaged and enjoying the Event. If you have questions or suggestions, or you would like to volunteer to assist or teach, please contact me as soon as you can so we can talk!

If you’re interested in helping out with Family Activities, please contact the Family Activities Coordinator directly. 

Please remember that parents are responsible for their children at all times. Please be sure to familiarize yourself with the East Kingdom Chancellor Minor Policies. 

Below is the current schedule of family-friendly activities!
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Office of the Chancellor Minor (Youth Activities) seeking new Youth Clerk

23 Monday Jan 2017

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The Office of the Chancellor Minor (Youth Activities) is seeking a new Youth Clerk. This deputy position is described below.

The East Kingdom Youth Clerk helps handle the modern administrative burden of managing the Kingdom’s extensive youth officer background checks. Background checks are required for adults involved with the supervision of a youth activity: Chancellor Minor of an SCA group, youth officer at large, Youth Combat Marshal, Youth Rapier Marshal etc.

The duties of the Youth Clerk are to:
– Serve as the primary contact for all East Kingdom background check submissions, processing, and tracking.
– Maintain the membership rosters for all Kingdom youth programs (Chancellors Minor, Youth Combat and Youth Rapier).

The Youth Clerk does not make warranting, training, or program decisions other than to advise rostered individuals and program coordinators of warrant status. Individual youth programs remain under the full control of the various Kingdom officers entrusted with those programs. The Youth Clerk IS responsible for collecting and storing individual personal information in support of that mission.

The Youth Clerk is a deputy to the Kingdom Chancellor Minor with additional supervision and oversight from the Kingdom Youth Combat and Youth Rapier Marshals.

Qualifications:

  • Access to a secure home computer and telephone (landline or cell phone).
    Basic computer and internet literacy.
  • Basic proficiency in the use of e-mail, Google drive, Excel, Google sheets, MS Word.
  • Task and deadline oriented.
  • Able to pass the standard SCA background check to work with youth – Pennsylvania residents must also pass their state’s background check requirements.
  • Familiarity with the offices of Chancellor Minor, Youth Combat and Youth Rapier is a huge plus.

Please contact Mistress Leonete at chancellor-minor@eastkingdom.org if you are interested in the position, or if you would like more information.

King’s & Queen’s Bardic Champions Has New Website

23 Friday Dec 2016

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King and Queen’s A&S and Bardic Champions will take place on February 11th in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows.

There is a wonderful new website for the event: www.kqchamps.org. Details about the formats and requirements of both competitions can be found on this site. Please read all of the information carefully if you intend to compete. Questions about each competition can be directed to its respective champions.

Please remember that entrants for both competitions must register their intention to compete before the event. Registration information and deadlines can be found on the website. Please note that A&S research papers also have an advanced submission deadline.

Judges are still needed for the A&S competition! If you are willing to volunteer your time, please e-mail here .

Remember, there will also be a Youth A&S Display at the event! Please see the website for more details.

Refill the Royal Toybox

10 Thursday Nov 2016

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Pieter Bruegel HoepelsUnto the People of the East, greetings!

The Royal Toybox has become a popular feature of court, made possible by the generosity of the artisans and craftsmen of Our populace.  We hope you and the children have enjoyed both the chase of reigns past and the learning opportunities recently.  Supplies in the box are running low and We would ask for donations to refill it.  Ideal donations are small, period-appropriate toys and games, without too many small pieces, suitable for boys and girls alike.

In Service to the East,
Brion Rex and Anna Regina

Donations can be delivered to the royal room at any event or given directly to their Majesties or retainers. Please include a note with the names of the donators.

Chancellor Minor Announcements/Chancelier de la Jeunesse

27 Saturday Feb 2016

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Greetings,

I am happy to announce that Lord Eginhard d’Aix la Chapelle has accepted the position of Tir Mara Regional Deputy Chancellor Minor. He is very excited to begin and make sure that all of the Tir Maran region is following the rules and regulations set down by society and kingdom. He is also happy to translate any concerns, questions, or comments from French to English and back for me. If you are in Tir Mara, and interested in working with children, please contact him. His kingdom email will be working shortly.

In addition, I am sad to announce that Baroness Wentlyana must step down as my Kingdom Deputy, as she has accepted the Kingdom Deputy Youth Fencing Marshal Position. I am looking for someone to fill this position. I would especially like to find someone who would be interested in taking on the Kingdom position in the next 1-2 years.

Thank you,
Mistress Leonete D’Angely
East Kingdom Chancellor Minor

En français

Salutation

Je suis heureuse de vous annoncer que le Seigneur Eginhard d’Aix la Chapelle à accepter l’office de Chancelier de la Jeunesse de Tir Mara. Il est très motivé à commencer ainsi qu’à veiller à ce que les règles et régulations du Royaumes ainsi que de la SCA soit observées dans la Principauté. Il est de surcroît heureux de traduire vos inquiétudes, questions ou commentaire du français à l’anglais et vice versa. Si vous résidez dans Tir Mara et êtes intéresser à travailler avec les enfants contacter le, son adresse au Royaume sera activé sous peu.

Dans un autre ordre d’idée, je suis triste d’annoncer que la Baronne Wentlyana quitte son poste de Député Chancelière du Royaume de l’Est ayant accepté la position de Député Marechal d’Escrime à la Jeunesse pour le Royaume. Je suis maintenant à la recherche d’une personne prête à prendre l’office de Député Chancelier de la Jeunesse pour le Royaume. Je suis particulièrement intéresser à trouver une personne désirant devenir Chancelier à la jeunesse du Royaume dans un an ou deux.

Merci

 

New Kingdom Youth Rapier Deputy

14 Sunday Feb 2016

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Unto the Kingdom of the East do I, Master Frasier MacLeod send greetings!

I am writing you today to announce a change among my Deputies. Don Alfonso Pontelli has made the difficult decision to step down as my Kingdom Deputy for Youth Rapier, and I would like to take this opportunity to pass on the heartfelt thanks of myself and all those in the Kingdom he helped and for all the hard work he put in to making Youth Rapier go.

After some consideration, I have decided his replacement will be Lady Wentlyanna Bengrek. Lady Wentlyanna comes to the position with some great ideas and a drive to continue building Youth Rapier in the East. I would ask you all to give her all the support you can muster while she gets her feet under her in her new position.

Also, serving as Lady Wentlyanna’s Deputy will be Lord Christoffel d’Allaines leComte. Lord Christoffel also comes to the job with a fantastic resume behind him and will serve as diligently and with the same dedication Lady Wentlyanna will. I am looking forward to working with both of the outstanding individuals.

In Service,

Master Frasier MacLeod, KRM, East