Amtgard's very definition states that it's a nationwide LARP in which people dress in garb from the medieval time period. Founded in El Paso, Texas in 1983 it has since spread across the country and the world so it's completely safe to say there's something for everyone. Amtgard is a wonderful way to pursue interests as it is so much more than just hitting people with foam weapons, Amtgard encourages multitudes of creative channels like photography, sewing, and knitting to name a few. Players also like to make their own armor and weapons which can mean leatherworking, metal working, (and what I think is the easiest) chainmail weaving.