With Battlemoor being only a couple of short weeks away, I wanted to share updated information and specific details regarding Page School this year and what that can lead to in the future. Beginning Wednesday through Saturday (7/2 – 7/5), from 10 am until 4 pm there will be four solid days of Page School programming, including one evening event, The Page School Bardic. 

As a reminder: 

• The Outlands Page School is planning on providing full-day programming. 
• The program is tailored for youth ages 6 to 15. 
• Families with early learners are welcome to come and participate with the Page School, but the Page School will not provide custodial supervision of children under 6. 
• That said, if a parent or adult sibling would provide that supervision then they would all be welcome to have fun and fully participate. 
• Parents or adult siblings will need to sign the pages in and out. As we are in a remote site, I will be asking all Pages to commit to walking with others and not by themselves or with strangers. Getting older pagers to look out for the younger ones is good from them. It helps give them some ownership of the event for which they are contributing.
• As adult supervision is going to be necessary for this program to work, a parent or adult sibling will need to volunteer one, 3-hour shift for one child. Not daily, just once. For two or more children, a parent or adult sibling will be asked to work two, 3-hour shifts.

Friday July 4: I will be leading a workshop for groups: Creating Page School Indoor/Outdoor Activity Kit. As listed in the Guide Book,the workshop focuses creating activity kits for Page School programming that can cover both indoor and outdoor events. The goal is to promote and help all Kingdom groups to develop Page School resources for all events.

Now, I wish to share some of my thoughts regarding the future of Page School. We are continuously fortunate to have Royals who actively support the growth of youth programming to build a future that can stand on its own even after we’re gone. Generations of people have been living the Dream since 1966. I want it to last beyond me and continue to grow for generations to come. My ultimate vision is for pages to grow within Page School who will eventually take it over with adults as guides and mentors. If we want them to be our future peers and royalty then they should have the opportunity to contribute fully in our game.

All minors (ages 0-17 years) must be accompanied by a registered adult and MUST have a completed Minors Consent Waiver (see below).

Please note that at Battlemoor the “Sight and Sound Rule” is in effect, which states that children less under 12 years old should be in eyesight and earshot (hearing) of a parent or legal guardian. There are also Curfew site rules for minors, under the age of 12, and for minors, ages 12-17. Parents, Legal Guardians, and Temporary Guardians, please read the site rules for minors on this webpage. 

Minors may not attend events unless accompanied by a responsible adult – a parent, legal guardian, or a temporary legal guardian. Minors must be checked in at gate by their parents, legal guardians (with copies of their court documents) or a Child Temporary Guardian Consent Form.” Other minors, even their own siblings, cannot check in minors at the gate. Adults, who bring minors to Outlands events for whom they are not the Parent or Legal Guardian (as appointed by a court), are considered to be Temporary Guardians.

For each minor, Temporary Guardians must bring one copy of each of the following four forms:
1) Copy of Signed and Notarized Child Guardian Consent form [Found Here]
2) Copy of Signed and Notarized Medical Authorization form [Found Here]
3) The Minors current SCA membership card -OR- Minors Consent Waiver form [Found Here] -OR- the Family Minors Consent Waiver form [Found Here]
4) Equestrian Waiver [Found Here]

The youth’s parents or legal guardians must sign all four of these forms in advance and their signatures on two of these forms must be notarized. The Minor’s Consent to Participate and Hold Harmless Agreement form will be kept at the Gate and the Temporary Guardian will keep the other two forms.

Site Rules, Parental Responsibilities & Curfews

For the Outlands Kingdom, minors are persons under 18 years of age residing in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming and under 19 years of age (unless married) residing in Nebraska.  Minors are welcome to participate, subject to the following rules:

1. Parents and Guardians’ Responsibilities – Parents, legal guardians, and “Temporary Guardians” (as recorded on the “Child Guardian Consent” form) are responsible for the safety of their minors and should be aware of their location and activities at all times. Parents must not expect other adults to supervise or control minors who are wandering unaccompanied at events. Children under the age of 5 should not be left unsupervised by the parent, legal guardian or “Temporary Guardian”. Children 12 years old and younger are not considered suitable babysitters for younger children. If you have an emergency and have to leave site without your minors, and you want to leave your minor with another adult, please sign a SCA Medical Authorization form designating that adult to be responsible for your child while you are gone and give that form to the designated adult. These forms are available at the Youth Hall and the Gate. Because our site is at a higher altitude than you may be used to, please be sure that your child drinks plenty of water and uses sunscreen or protection from the sun. Water will be available to all at the Youth Hall.

2. Sight and Sound Rule, Legal Guardians, “Temporary Guardians”, Designated Adults, Designated Teens, Lost Children – The “Sight and Sound” rule is in effect at Battlemoor. This rule states that children less than 12 years old should be in eyesight and earshot (hearing) of a parent, legal guardian, “Temporary Guardian”, designated adult, or designated teenager (as determined by the parent or guardian). The Sight and Sound Rule applies even when the minor is in service or at youth activities. As a guideline, it is suggested that children in this age range are supervised and not be allowed to wander freely, and if the minor is in the care of an adult or designated teen, other than the parent, legal guardian or “Temporary Guardian”, the children should be checked on periodically by the parent, legal guardian or “Temporary Guardian” to ensure their safety and suitable behavior. Legal Guardians have been appointed Guardians of said minor by a Court of Law, and will have court documents (which they should bring to Battlemoor and present at the Gate) showing their Guardianship. “Temporary Guardians” are adults, who bring minors to events for whom they are not the Parent or Legal Guardian (as appointed by a court) & will have notarized forms signed by the minor’s parents.  “Designated adults” and “designated teens” (babysitters) are asked to look after a minor by a parent or guardian, but will not have the paperwork required of a “Temporary Guardian.” Except for Archery, a Designated Adult can accompany minors to A&S classes and be responsible for them during curfew periods. Lost Children – Should you feel that your minor child is lost, please check first at the Youth Hall, when the Youth Hall is open. We will notify Security and all Battlemoor Coordinators of any child brought to the Youth Hall, and have play things and children for the child to play with, until reunited with you. We also are in constant radio communication with other Coordinators which aids in the process of reuniting “lost children” with their loved ones. At all other times, check with Security.

3. Alcohol and Illegal Substances – The Legal drinking age in Colorado is 21. No minor may consume alcohol or use illegal substances. No adult may offer alcohol or illegal substances to a minor. Anyone found violating these laws will be ejected from the site, and may be subject to other action.

4. Medical Treatment by a First Aid Volunteer – No minor may receive medical treatment from a First Aid Volunteer (other than that required to sustain life in an emergency), unless consent is obtained from the parent, legal guardian or “Temporary Guardian” present at the event.

5. Curfews – Minors under age 13 must be supervised by an authorized adult (parent, legal guardian, “Temporary Guardian”, or a designated adult) in their camps or be with an authorized adult from 9pm-6am.  Teens (ages 13-17) must be supervised by an authorized adult in their camps, or be with an authorized adult from 11pm to 6am.

6. Society Policies Regarding the Breaking of Rules – Minors whose behaviors violate SCA Governing Documents, Kingdom Law/Policies or Site Rules will be escorted to their parent, legal guardian, or “Temporary Guardian” and issued a verbal warning for the first offense. If a second offense occurs, the parent, legal guardian, or “Temporary Guardian” will be required to keep the minor with them for the remainder of the event. If a third offense occurs, the minor and parent, legal guardian, or “Temporary Guardian” will be ejected from the site and the matter will be reported to the Kingdom Seneschal and the Society Seneschal.