Duties of a soldier in this type of event not only include; participation in the battle tactics and firing of weapons, but he should also be expected to shout insults at the enemy, temporarily assist a wounded comrade, fall wounded or dead. Adult campfollowers may be allowed to bandage the wounded and remove them from the field, retrieve dropped accoutrements, offer the men water or wet compresses, stand behind the lines assisting as the wounded are removed, act agitated and concerned. Older male followers may participate as runners or flag bearers when authorized by the Captain.

There are two types of encampments, temporary and overnight. The latter is basically the same, except for a longer period of time and the opportunity to experience 18th century life non-stop. Encampments include the setting up of tents and camp gear, laying out personal equipment and generally portraying life in an 18th century camp as authentically as possible. There is no shortage of activities at this type of event be it one or more days.

Drilling                            Mending uniforms and accoutrements             Leatherwork

Laundry                          Cleaning firearms                                                    Guard Duty

Fetch Water                   Sharpen knives, tomahawks                                 Shaving, washing up

Carve a spoon                Gather kindling or wood, chop wood                   Repairing camp equipment

Gaming                           Brush & air clothing, hats                                     Write a letter if "literate"

Tell stories                      Argue, grouse and complain                                 Dictate a letter if "illiterate"

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Cooking                            Sewing and Mending uniforms                         Churning butter

Making Cheese               Cleaning up during and after cooking            Knitting

Carve a spoon                 Making thread buttons                                       Weep, tell tales of woe

Gaming                            Bathe small children                                            Simple basketry

Drop Spinning                Barter & trade with each other                         Lucetting

Tape Weaving                Sing, play period instrument                             Making Candles

Foraging                          Write letters for illiterate soldiers                     Check each other for vermin

Wash up                           Attend to children                                                 Gather kindling & wood

Fetch Water                    Teach children to sew, knit. lucet, etc.           Attend to the sick