►JOINING THE YVR:
Enlist in the American Revolution Continental Army or take on the role of Camp Follower or other Historic Figure.
Open enrollment for Boys & Girls ages 8-13.
*UNIFORMS & GEAR PROVIDED*
If your child is interested in joining, please join our Private GROUP (You will find “Files” with detailed information):
https://www.facebook.com/YouthVirginiaRegiment
“Bring Fun to Learning”
Hands on Learning & Participation.
YVR Activities include:
● Living History / Reenactments.
● Regular Meetings with Interactive Classes and Activities.
● Site Visits to Historic Locations & Museums.
● Research & Development of their Role.
● Marching & Drill.
● Public Ceremonies.
● Education to Schools & other Groups.
● Earn Rank & Achievement.
● Receive Recognition & Community Admiration.
-“Once a child is given a uniform, gear and knowledge, they will experience an excitement both in their play and the attention given them from others! This will fuel the fire to learn more!”
YVR AGE RANGES:
The YVR “Actively Recruits” Youth ages 8-13, meaning that we supply qualifying Youth Members 8-13 with Uniforms/Clothing, Gear. Other Qualifying Family Members and Youth are Welcome, but we are unable to provide Clothing. For Safety Reasons and Roles, the following General Age Categories are outlined (At the Discretion of the Regimental Officers):
►Papoose Members: 0-6
►Jr. Camp Followers: 5-7
►Youth Members: 8-15
►Youth Leaders: 16-17
►Adult Leaders: 18+
ANNUAL DUES: (Min Dues: $50 / Max Dues: $200).
DUES: (New 2018 Fees)
►1st Youth Member (plus 1 Parent/Guardian): $100.
►Each additional family member <18: $25.
►Each additional family member >18: $10.
►Maximum Dues (for any one family): $200*.
*Discounts for Members using their own Clothing/Gear.
PARTICIPATION DISCOUNTS: (off of NEXT YEAR’S Dues):
(The Minimum any member/family must pay is $50 after all discounts are tallied).
►Participation (Major event/minimal of 4 hrs. per event): $10 (up to 5 events/$50).
►Regimental Officer, Adult Leader at Major Event (cooking, leading) or special project: $10.
►Acquiring your own Clothing: up to $40 off dues. (Clothing is YVR biggest expense).