Greetings to all far and wide!
The staff for the Pennsic Mentorship Program are so excited to welcome you to
the Pennsic War and share what we have been working on during our time apart! The
YAMP (Young Adult Mentorship Program) is being expanded to welcome everyone,
regardless of age group, who is interested in learning directly from Pennsic staff to gain
valuable service experience and skills for the SCA and beyond!

Starting for Pennsic War 53, the Pennsic Mentorship Program will now be open
for all those who are interested to apply. Previously, our goal was to focus on providing
opportunities for our younger generation members. However, after much consideration,
we feel it is for the best to expand our horizons and provide opportunities for any
individual who may be interested. To stay updated on all information for the Pennsic
Mentorship Program, please follow the program on Instagram at PWmentorship.sca
and look out for updates on the official Pennsic War website and Facebook page!

The Pennsic Mentorship Program is designed to give individuals opportunities to
learn from Pennsic staff and develop leadership skills to facilitate the growth of the SCA
for future generations. We strive to provide better access to opportunities for individuals
who are interested, regardless of experience level, age, status, or kingdom of origin.

The application form for the Pennsic War 53 Mentorship Program will open on
September 1, 2025 and close on February 1, 2026, to allow ample time for everyone
interested to prepare and apply. There are two informational sessions about the
mentorship program scheduled for Wednesdays, July 30 at 1 PM in Tent 13, and August
6 at 2 PM in Tent 12 at Pennsic University. These sessions will have an incredible
amount of information, including experiences from former participants and information
from the program coordinator for an all-around look at the program! Any questions or
interest should be forwarded to our email at mentorship@pennsicwar.org. We look
forward to another great year of the Pennsic Mentorship Program and hope to see many
new faces participating next year!

Yours in Service,
The Pennsic Mentorship Program