Kids Cohort- Usually for younger kids, we issue them a shield (no sword) and teach them some basic drill, march them a bit, and "pay" them for their enlistment

Training at the Post- Will observe Roman soldiers training "at the post" with wooden swords

Confession of Justus- Dramatic Presentation

Formation and Ration Issue- Will observe a brief formation and inspection followed by the issue of Rations

Artillery Demo- Will observe soldiers practiving on a live Roman Era reconstructed Ballista

Gladiatorial Games- Will listen to the Lanista's lecture on the Games and observe several fights (no one dies)

Slinger Demo- A young auxiliary soldier will demonstrate the ability of the Romans to use the sling in battle.

Engineering Demo-  Kids may try their hand at running the tripastos crane and see marble engraving, make a bit of period rope, and meet our Chief engineer as he works

Artillery Demonstration- Will be able to see our archer and his new mobile shield

Medical Demo- Will meet our Legion Medic and see the tools and herbs the Romans used

En Castris- Visit our Roman Army and Barbarian camps to see how they lived

Pay Call- A formal formation to pay the troops... with appropriate deductions of course.

Pottery Demo- A local potter will be making and discussing pottery on the wheel

Vendor- With Roman era goods, prices run $1-$75, many hand made reconstructions are offerred

Book Signing- Author James Mace will be selling and signing the third book in his "Soldier of Rome" Series

Armor Demonstrations- See the armor of the soldiers up close and listen as they explain how it works and functions.

Cavalry Demo (travel/weather dependent)- A Roman auxiliary cavalryman

Pila Toss- Get a chance to throw a Roman pila Spear