Explorers LARPing Class: Rune Stone Crafting & Learn-to-LARP Adventure!

Whether your child is an experienced LARPer or brand new to the world of role-play and foam combat, this class will introduce them to core skills, safety rules, imaginative play, and teamwork—all in a fun, encouraging, family-friendly environment.

Students will design and make their own set of special rune stones, which will become part of our new reward and character progression system in the Explorers Creativity Club. Every stone has meaning, power, and purpose!

Each student will receive a pre-made Runekeeper’s Bag crafted from a variety of colorful and textured fabrics—students can choose the style they like best. During class, they’ll personalize their bag by sewing on their own front pouch, designed specifically for fast rune-stone access during battles. The main compartment holds extra or spent stones, while the custom pocket keeps active stones within easy reach during our timed encounters. This hands-on project blends creativity, sewing skills, and practical gameplay design, and students will leave with a durable, fantasy-inspired bag they can use all season long.

Be the first to see the updated Explorers Player’s Handbook, with revised rules, lore, and gameplay elements.

Students will learn the foundations of LARPing, including:

• Safety basics
• How to participate in role-play
• How ditch battles work
• Team communication
• Foam sword handling

A favorite activity! Kids will burn energy, practice teamwork, and learn essential combat mechanics in a safe, structured way.

If time allows, we’ll finish with short acting challenges and character-building games that help students develop confidence, creativity, and storytelling skills.

Ages 11–17
This class is designed for homeschoolers pre-teens through teens who enjoy fantasy, crafting, role-playing, and foam-combat activities. All experience levels welcome.

• Water bottle
• Comfortable athletic clothes (sometimes it's muddy in the field so beware)
• Closed-toe shoes
• Optional: Your own boffer sword (we provide extras)

• All activities are safe, structured, and beginner-friendly.
• Foam swords are used—no metal or hard plastic weapons.
• Parents are welcome to stay and observe if they wish.

Explorers Creativity Club is a year-round LARPing and creative adventure program that blends imagination, storytelling, character building, and hands-on activities. Each session takes students one step deeper into our fantasy world of Kapace, where courage, teamwork, and creativity shine.

Our Explorers program blends creativity, storytelling, and Scripture-based inspiration. Each session includes a short devotional connecting lessons in courage, grace, and teamwork to biblical truth.
(All are welcome — faith-centered, not preachy.)

• Check-In & Welcome
• Player's Handbook and Game System Overview
• Stone Rune Crafting
• Snack & Social Break
• RPG Scenario & Ditch Battle
• Devotional & History Brief
• Ditch Battling
• Student-led Games

• Recommended for ages 11–17
• Designed for homeschoolers, online schoolers, and creative adventurers
• Neurodivergent and special needs students are welcome — Explorers is an inclusive, supportive environment
• Parents may observe or drop off; all new participants must be signed in and out

Note: LARPing activities are designed to be safe, imaginative, and age-appropriate. Younger students may be grouped together or given simpler roleplay and movement tasks as needed.

• $25 for returning non-members
• $5 materials fee for first-time visitors (covers class supplies)
• Members: Included in club tuition

• Water bottle
• Comfortable, athletic clothing & closed-toe shoes
• Optional costume (medieval, renaissance, or fantasy style)
• Optional snack (please be allergy aware)

Foam/boffer gear only for combat portions — provided or inspected on-site.

• Foam/boffer gear only — no wood, metal, or hard plastic props
• All activities are supervised by staff and conducted with clear boundaries
• Respect and self-control are required at all times — this is a cooperative, story-based environment
• If your child is feeling unwell, please keep them home; we’ll happily issue a class credit for a future session
• Optional goggles or light gloves may be worn for comfort or sensory sensitivity

Living Hope Church (Fellowship Hall)
640 Manitou Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Entrance on north side near basketball court — look for the Explorers Creativity Club banner!

This workshop continues our seasonal storyline where heroes seek the Stone of Grace to restore peace to Ruzash. Through acting, strategy, and faith, students explore themes of redemption and renewal — all while having fun and making friends!

👉 Learn about club membership & upcoming events:
https://angelarts.biz/2025-26-explorers-larping-creativity-club/

Spring Semester Membership Drive Coming in December!

If interested in the membership, contact Dana at 719-212-8977 or Y29tbXVuaWNhdGlvbnMgfCBhbmdlbGFydHMgISBiaXo= and she will get you pro-rated fees. If your child is 9 or 10 and can follow directions the program director might make an exception to the current age range.

We play rain or shine! Severe weather moves us indoors for games & training.
Can’t make it? Credits are transferable to future Explorers sessions.

If District 11 closes due to snow, we will do the session on Zoom, especially the review of the Player's Handbook, the gaming system, the roleplaying, and devotional/history brief.

Explorers Creativity Club (by AngelArts)
Program Director: Dana Susan Beasley
Assistant Designer/Man-at-Arms: Sam Beasley
Helper/Producer: Travis Beasley

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