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Homeschoolers
Information for our Homeschool guests
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Salvete!
This page updated 8/24/09: We are honored to have
so many homeschoolers interested in attending Castra Romana! This page will hopefully answer some of your questions
as we draw closer to the event. If you have a question you cannot find the answer to, email us at justuslonginus@aol.com and we will answer it and add it to this page.
Best Time to attend: Saturday, about 10 AM to 4 PM. This will allow you to see the
most variety and active times of both the encampment and craftsmen activities. Other days we will not have a public
schedule, we will be doing "whatever". Saturday is designed for the public. We have less repetitive events this
year, so you may want to plan to stay from 10-4. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN TO COME ON FRIDAY OR SUNDAY AND EXPECT TO
SEE ANYTHING. We considered a friday format, but due to fieldtrip cancellations we will NOT have any public activites
on FRIDAY.
Registration Packages: Homeschoolers do
not need to complete a registration package, we have them for schools so we can plan bus parking if necessary. Participants
are the actual re-enactors (the people doing the living history), attendees and guests are you! Since
the website is for both, it can be a bit confusing, sorry!!
Cost of the event: There is a $2 per person
fee to get into the park. We suggest a $3 to $5 donation per person to help offset the costs of the event. Donations
will go directly to pay for the cost of Castra Romana's park fees and insurance. You can also Paypal your donation at
www.paypal.com by sending funds to rustyatrpg@aol.com and specifying that it is for Castra Romana. We have never made money on Castra, but it wold be great to break even...
See the Guard at camp to pay Your TAX!!
Participants: We currently have about 38
Soldiers, 5 Gladiators, 12 Civilians, 4 children, and 5 Barbarians signed up. More are
expected as we close on the event. We do have extra armor. If you are over 17 or over 15 with a parent willing
to camp, and would like to see what it is like to spend a weekend being a Roman Soldier, contact us for details. Call
early!
Joining: We are always looking for like-minded
memebrs who may be interested in joining us in our journey through history. Just email us for more information.
We would love to have more soldiers, civilians, and children! There is a place for you, and our envireoment is very
Family friendly!
Vendors: We will have a few vendors at the
event, but they will be showing their wares and doing demos and not just selling stuff. Most of these vendors make their
crafts by hand, so ther will not be any cheap "junk" at the event. Each of these vendors is aware that our primary focus
is education and fun, not sales. If you would like to showcase your ancient hobby, craft, or passion, please contact
us to get display space! There is no charge to show off your stuff!!
Dressing out: We would be happy to have
you and your homeschooler dress Roman style for the event! This can be done relatively economically. An excellent
guide can be found on Legio XX's website at http://www.larp.com/legioxx/civcloth.html . This is a re-enactor site, and shows more of the "perfect" cloth
and such. Obviously for a one day event, a simple cotton or cotton blend cloth would be fine. There are also
patterns online that a simple search will help you find. Also remember to check out our Romans in Training Program!
Participation by Attendees (you): Attendees
can participate by just showing up to enjoy the event, asking questions, and listen to lectures. You are also invited
to dress out Roman Style to add to the atmosphere of the event. You will be able to observe the soldiers at drill, the
gladiator games, the military games, the craftsmen creating and discussing their crafts, and the lectures and displays on
civilian life. Younger children are invited to participate in the Kid's Cohort, and we have added a pay ceremony for
them this year, so they will recieve money for their service to Rome!Have an idea for participation you would like to
suggest? Contact us at justuslonginus@aol.com.
Also, see this new stuff:
What to Bring:
We will have some small Roman treats for sale, you may plan to bring a lunch if you are staying that long (a
picnic area is available or just bring a blanket). You may also wish to bring a blanket or ground cloth to sit on at
lectures and discussions, especially if it is wet. There are campsites available at Givhans if you wish to stay the
weekend, but please let us know if you intend to stay the entire time. Bug repellant is a good idea, and sunscreen
(do not forget your feet if dressing roman... top of foot sandal burn is a rude surprise!. And of course you should
dress appropriately. Roman clothing consisted of lots of fabric, so you can use it to stay warm or take it off to get
cool.
Family Oriented: The entire event is child
appropriate, we will not be examining the darker side of Rome beyond the Gladiatorial exhibitions and lectures. The
discussions on civilian life are likewise designed for a child audience. Legio VI always endeavors to maintain a family
friendly envireoment at all our events including the language we use and the actions we take.
Got a question you would like answered here? A suggestion
for participant or attendees? Would you like to become a participant with some uniquely Roman skill or craft?
Join us in creating an incredible Castra VI!
Castra Romana IX
November 11-14, 2010
Public Displays Saturday Nov. 13
Givhans Ferry State
Park,
746 Givhans Ferry Road
Ridgeville, South Carolina 29472
Park
Phone Number: (843) 873-0692
Event Contact: Rusty Myers
Legio VI FFC Principia:
104 Hunters Wood Dr. Summerville SC 29485 USA
Event Contact Phone: (843) 437-5587
Email:
JustusLonginus@aol.com
On
the web: www.CastraRomana.com
The
Legion Homepage: www.LEGVI.com
Imperial
Southern Provisional Army: http://legvi/tripod.com/ispa/
The
Best time for the public to attend is
Saturday, from
10 am to 4 pm.
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