"knights In Shing Armor" Day Camp Theme

[SeattlePioneer]

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How are y'all handling the swords, as far as the scouts go? We had small ones made of wood that our program director made and had them paint. Problem was, if anyone was even remotely seen as pointing it at someone or poking someone with it, they had it taken. I admit I apparently spaced out during training when that was covered but I don't even know why we had them there if that was a huge no no. Yes I realize you can't go around stabbing one another but...well, I'll hush, lol. Just curious how others are doing it. That's why we jousted with noodles >>

 

 

Swords are made from about 18" of 1/2" PVC pipe,  with hilt made of 3/4" wood with a 5/8" hole bored in it,  and screwed into the PVC to hold it in place.  The PVC pipe is covered with a layer of pipe insulation for padding and that is covered with a layer of aluminum foil  ("Cubs in SHINING" armor!)

 

Swords will not be issued to Cub Scouts  --- there is no way to stop them from fighting with each other.

 

Instead,  swords and lances will be considered stage props for activities such as skits and den pictures.

 

For jousting I have two "quintains"  (Google that if interested)  They are rotating targets boys can hit with a lance.

 

[Faith]

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How are y'all handling the swords, as far as the scouts go? We had small ones made of wood that our program director made and had them paint. Problem was, if anyone was even remotely seen as pointing it at someone or poking someone with it, they had it taken. I admit I apparently spaced out during training when that was covered but I don't even know why we had them there if that was a huge no no. Yes I realize you can't go around stabbing one another but...well, I'll hush, lol. Just curious how others are doing it. That's why we jousted with noodles >>

 

 

Swords are made from about 18" of 1/2" PVC pipe,  with hilt made of 3/4" wood with a 5/8" hole bored in it,  and screwed into the PVC to hold it in place.  The PVC pipe is covered with a layer of pipe insulation for padding and that is covered with a layer of aluminum foil  ("Cubs in SHINING" armor!)

 

Swords will not be issued to Cub Scouts  --- there is no way to stop them from fighting with each other.

 

Instead,  swords and lances will be considered stage props for activities such as skits and den pictures.

 

For jousting I have two "quintains"  (Google that if interested)  They are rotating targets boys can hit with a lance.

 

 

Gotcha We should have never had them handed out but for some reason she figured that's a great idea. The quintains are an awesome idea!