Summer Knights Supply List

A list of supplies each Knight needs on a daily basis:

(Also See KNIGHTLY NEEDS page)

CLOTHING:

 At Summer Knights, Everyone proudly wears their Household T-shirt (available on Day 1 of each Session); it's part showing your spirit for your brothers and sisters in arms!   However, beyond the SK T-shirts, as a Knight, you should wear clothes that can be painted or torn without concern. In addition, as it is the summer, shorts are the wise choice for daily wear as are baseball caps for archery practice and outdoor activities.   If you want to get into the spirit of the summer, then you may consider wearing Medieval Garb!  Knights that wish to wear medieval garb (clothing) are encouraged, as all staff members wear are in medieval regalia on a daily basis and it certainly adds to the overall experience.  However, sweat pants, tennis shoes (NO sandals or flip-flops allowed), a cup and athletic supporter are required for all daily swordsmanship exercises and tournaments.

TOOLS:

v      Pliers: (click here to see diagram) Two pairs of pliers are the minimum tool requirements for each knight.  Pliers can be either standard (small to medium in size) or needle-nose variety; again, favoring a smaller size. Additional pairs of pliers are useful in determining which type best suits the knight and his armoring skills. Cutters are a good addition as well!

v      A small toolbox: Any small, plastic tackle or toolbox will do. The lid should be off a type that can be closed tightly and securely.  This will be used for saving steel rings and other armoring supplies.

LUNCH

Lunches are provided through The Elks Catering Service.  Lunch service is $4.50 per day based upon a two-week commitment plus an additional $9 for The Feast on last day of each session; hence, the total cost for lunches are $45 for session 1 or session 2 .  The purchase of the lunch service is required unless dietary restrictions (i.e. vegetarian meals or food allergies) require specific foods outside of the normal, cafeteria fare. 

Lunch fare is quite simple and includes a rotating schedule of sandwiches, hamburgers and hotdogs with chips or fries and a soda.  If you want more food, you may want to bring extra as we try to keep things simple in order to have as much fun as possible, not waste time eating!  Lunch service checks can be made separate from initial payment and turned in on the first day of the program; cash or a check made payable to Summer Knights is acceptable.  This does not include lunch on the field trip to the Everglades Archer's Club and thus is the responsibility of each Knight.  Hence, bring a bag lunch and a cooler to the Archery field trip.

Note: As the summers are furiously hot, it may be wise (and cost effective) to bring a small, personal cooler with drinks to the young knight's liking; water, however, will be in ample supply at all times.

OPTIONAL TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:

  • A thin, leather glove for your sword-hand, we recommend a batting glove for baseball.

  • A roll of thin 3M masking tape for designing your shield’s heraldic design (bring only on Heraldry Day; the second Monday of each session).
  •  A pair of wrist bands (sweatbands) for swordsmanship; very useful!

 

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(Also See KNIGHTLY NEEDS page)