Camp Dress Code

This standard dress code policy will apply at all times to campers and staff except as noted.  Campers who are not prepared or refuse to comply with this policy will be sent home.

• Attire must allow for easy, comfortable movement for camp activities, including hiking.
• Shorts must be at least as long as mid-thigh.
• Pants and shorts must cover underwear and be able to stay up without the use of hands.
• Shirts must completely cover the torso and be void of unfriendly or inappropriate artwork or words.  No low-cut or see-through shirts allowed.  Campers wearing inapproporiate articles of clothing may be required to change shirts or turn them inside out.
• Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times in camp, on the trails, on field trips, and in the creeks and natural swimmingles (water shoes).  EXCEPTION: when swimming at a built, in-ground swimming pool.
• Swimwear:  males must wear shorts or swim trunks (no skin tight swim briefs); females must wear one-piece swimsuits or a shirt over a two-piece suit that fully covers the torso at all times.  Swimming in see-through clothing or in underwear is prohibited.
• The following are prohibited:  paramilitary clothing and articles of clothing or tattoos displaying inappropriate symbols, pictures or language for a nature camp setting (i.e. promoting drugs, alcohol, disrespectful messages, inappropriate art, etc.)
• Come to camp expecting to get dirty and choose clothing accordingly.

Special requirements for Conservation Corps members:

• Campers in this program are expected to adhere to these special requirements for work.
• Work boots and long pants are required during work projects, as directed by staff (some projects may be in the water).  Sturdy, closed-toe shoes are required at all other times.  Work boots that are comfortable for hiking are recommended.
• Sweat pants and running pants are not allowed; canvas or denim is recommended.
• Tank tops are not allowed during work.
• Clothes must be free of holes larger than an inch in diameter.
• Campers may bring additional clothing in their backpack that may be useful or specially allowed during the course of a work day.  These include a sun hat, sunglasses, long sleeve shirt (preferably with collar), and sweat rag.
• Campers will be issued personal protective equipment that must be worn as directed, including hard hats, gloves and eye protection.
• Hairstyles and jewelry/accessories must be managed in such a way as to not create a safety hazard or interfere with the work, as determined by the Conservation Corps staff.
• Campers may be required to wear issued shirts during the weekend field trip.