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2018 SCOUT PATCH PROGRAM The Unique Program That Makes History Come Alive A winner of the Florida Festival and Events “Best Community Partnership Award!!!” Table of Contents ABOUT THE SCOUT PATCH PROGRAM .......................................................... 3 PREPARING FOR THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL .................... 4 SCOUT PATCH REQUIREMENT FORM ............................................................ 5 IMPORTANT NOTE OF CONDUCT .................................................................... 6 ACTIVITIES SUMMARY ........................................................................................ 7 Required Activities .......................................................................................... 7 Optional Activities ........................................................................................... 7 SCOUT’S RENAISSANCE CHALLENGE ENCAMPMENTS ........................... 8 THE HANSEATIC LEAGUE ........................................................................ 8 H.M. ROYAL ARTILLERY .......................................................................... 8 HUGINSBORG VIKING TRADERS ........................................................... 8 THE OTTOMANS........................................................................................... 8 BAILIE & CHIONNEAIL .............................................................................. 8 THE PALADIN SOCIETY............................................................................. 8 THE PIRATES OF TORTUGA BAY ........................................................... 8 HISTORY CORNER ................................................................................................. 9 Archery and the Beginning of the Middle Ages ............................................ 9 Piracy ................................................................................................................ 9 The London Masters of Defence..................................................................... 10 Blacksmithing ................................................................................................... 11 Glassblowing .................................................................................................... 11 Pottery Making ................................................................................................ 11 Jousting ............................................................................................................. 12 A Nobleman’s Table ........................................................................................ 12 Bread and Baking ............................................................................................ 13 MOVIE SUGGESTIONS .......................................................................................... 14 NOTE: You must begin your challenge by reporting to the Scout Program Coordinator located just inside the main gate at the Information Booth. The Scout Program Coordinator will give you instructions and information about your quest. 2 ABOUT THE SCOUT PATCH PROGRAM The Scout Patch Program at the Florida Renaissance Festival is a GSAC approved program and the only one of its kind in the nation. The goal of this interactive activity is to teach the scouts about a time when life didn’t include electricity or grocery stores, let alone cell phones, computers or Sketcher sneakers. Once inside the gates, the scouts spend the next 4 – 5 hours immersing themselves in the daily life of the 16th Century. They participate in the following activities: The educational “Scout's Renaissance Challenge” whereby the scouts explore the village, learning about manners of the time, partake in hands-on activities and crafts, and find out about life in the Renaissance era. Scouts have a choice of four optional activities, chosen from a list of numerous stage shows and demonstrations. These offer a glimpse into how people entertained themselves prior to television or radio. The activities range from watching mounted live steel jousting to viewing amazing skills on the Archery field. Some of the activities, such as the birds of prey demonstration or the apothecary re-enactment, display skills that were essential to daily survival in this era. Once the scouts have completed their quest activities, they are free to enjoy the rest of the day as our guests. At the end of the day, they leave with their Florida Renaissance Festival Scout Patch and ideas and instructions for ongoing education about this fascinating period. In the end, they’ve learned much and had wondrous fun in the process. As one patch-laden scout recently informed us, “It’s the coolest patch program ever!!” IMPORTANT: The Scout Patch Program activities are not available on School Days. Trivia The word ‘renaissance’ is a French word which means ‘rebirth.’ There were changes in thinking during the Renaissance. New ideas in art, science, astronomy, religion, literature, mathematics, philosophy, and politics were developed and advanced. The people credited with beginning the Renaissance were trying to recreate the classical models of Ancient Greece and Rome. At the beginning of the Renaissance, Italy was the center of world culture. Venice was the world’s busiest seaport and Florence was the great art capital. Genoa, Milan, Venice, Rome, Verona and Florence were the economic, trade and financial leaders of Europe. The influence of the Renaissance impacted and shaped the future. The changes that happened led to the modern era. Although it looks bulky, a full suit of armor typically weighs only 50 or 60 pounds and that weight is distributed over a knight’s entire body. By comparison, a modern soldier may have to carry over 70 pounds of gear and that weight is carried almost entirely on the soldier’s back. 3 PREPARING FOR THE FLORIDA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL Please prepare your scouts for this unique program as follows, 1. Use this packet as a resource before, during, and after your visit to the Florida Renaissance Festival. It includes descriptions of many of the encampments and demonstrations available at the Festival, in addition to a History Corner that includes articles about Renaissance times, and movie suggestions for the scouts. You are encouraged to bring a complete copy of this packet with you to the Festival. 2. Before your visit to the Florida Renaissance Festival, print out and bring at least one copy of the SCOUT PATCH REQUIREMENT FORM (located on page 5 of this packet.) If you plan to divide your troop into smaller groups print a form for each of the groups and remember to bring enough chaperones so that each group is accompanied by a responsible adult. Each group will have to complete the entire quest, as multiple, partially completed forms will not be combined! Please make sure to have a pen or pencil. Note: You must begin your challenge by reporting to the Scout Program Coordinator located just inside the main gate at the information booth. The Scout Program Coordinator will give you instructions and information about your quest Trivia Those who prepared the food that was served during any noble feast did not eat the food they served. The kitchen servants got to eat the scraps left from the nobleman’s meal, either the parts that were not served to the nobleman and his guests, or the leftovers that remained on the table after the nobleman and his guests were done. The parts that were not served to the nobleman and his guests were often the parts that we enjoy today such as chicken wings. They used stale bread for plates and since the bread absorbed all of the juices and sauces from the food these “leftovers” provided a hardy and nutritious meal. What the servants didn’t eat they would give to the poor. Did you know that the stairs in medieval castle towers almost always spiraled in a clockwise direction? This put attacking swordsmen (trying to go up) at a disadvantage. In the narrow enclosed staircases, which were usually only wide enough for one person, an attacker didn’t have room to take broad, slashing or chopping strokes with their sword at the defenders above. The defenders (going down the stairs) could make the broader, slashing or chopping strokes with their swords because they were slashing down across their bodies. If you’re trying to picture it, remember that the sword was always used in the right hand. 4 SCOUT PATCH REQUIREMENT FORM Begin your visit today at the Information Booth just inside the main gate. There you will meet the scout program coordinator who will start you on your quest. Leader’s Name: _____________________________________ Phone #: ________________________ Street Address: City, State, Zip: Email: ______________________________________________________________________________ Number of Scouts: Age Level/Rank: Number of additional tickets purchased by your group: Adults: Children: ________ MANDATORY ACTIVITIES: The Scout’s Renaissance Challenge: You must visit 6 or more of the following. Collect a signature from a representative of each encampment you visit. Historical Glassworks: _________________. Swamp Fires: ___________________. Poetic Earth: ____________________. The Hanseatic League: ________________. Paladin Society: ____________________. The Ottomans: ____________________. H.M. Royal Artillery: __________________. Bailie & Choinneail: _______________. Huginsborg Viking Traders: __________________. The Pirates of Tortuga Bay: __________________. In addition to the activities above, you must do at least 4 of the following activities and collect a signature
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