The bottom line is “be modest”. We know that’s a bit subjective, but that is the word that the Bible uses for our dress. So, this dress code is an attempt at clarity on the subject. We trust you will thoughtfully consider the clothing you bring to camp to be sure it is appropriate for the activities you will be doing. At any time, Camp leadership may discuss some specific issue of modesty that comes up with individual volunteers/staff/TCL etc., so please don’t take offense as we try to balance the competing views of what is modest and what is not. Consider below:

Clothing (including swimsuits)

• Boys should not wear Speedo brief-style swimwear. Shirts, in general, should be worn when not swimming.

• Girls should have either a one-piece suit or a “tankini” where the top meets the bottoms. If not available, a t-shirt type covering is sufficient in most cases. Also, when not swimming, your swimsuit should be covered (i.e. when walking through camp). If wearing just shorts and a T-shirt for swimming, wear a dark colored shirt.

• Please be aware of tight-fitting clothes in general. Things like leggings, short-shorts, crop tops and sheer shirts may need to be covered in some way. Again, think modesty.

• Clothing should be free from references to things like alcoholic beverages, political topics, and sexually suggestive subjects. Use common sense here. Same thing with sweats with writing on the bottoms...they just attract attention. Appreciate your efforts with this.

Footwear

• Shoes, sandals, or flip flops should be worn at all times for safety reasons unless swimming or in boats.

• Closed-toed shoes are required for some activities and work assignments for staff/TCL.

Fragrances

• In consideration of others, use common sense when wearing strong fragrances.

In the Work Environment (Summer Staff, TCL, Kitchen Staff)

• Wear closed-toed shoes in the kitchen at all times, in the dining hall while serving food, and at work block.

• Tank tops are not permitted while working in the kitchen, doing dishes, or serving food.

• Attire should be fresh and clean when you begin work around camp.

• The supervisor at each job site may have additional requirements related to the specific work being done.

When registering for camp, each camper may request one cabin mate by completing the Cabin Mate Request Form. Most requests are easily accommodated, especially if they are mutual.

Cabin assignment priority:

1. Mutual Cabin Mate Requests

2. Single Cabin Mate Requests

3. Church Connections

4. No Cabin Mate Request

For the best chance to share a cabin with your friend, make sure you both request each other! Final cabin assignments are made the Wednesday before each camp session.

SUMMER CAMP PACKING LIST

Two Packing Tips: 1) Please do not pack anything that is irreplacable, and 2) label everything with the camper's name using a permanent marker.

Please BRING:

• Bible, notebook, and pen

• Personal water bottle

• Sleeping bag and pillow

• Large, strong trash bag for dirty and wet clothes, labelled with camper's name

• Clothing for 7 days and 6 nights, include a jacket or sweatshirt/sweater

• Bath towel and toiletries (toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, etc.)

• Beach towel and modest swimsuit (See Dress Code.)

• Flashlight

• Closed-toe shoes (like sneakers), at least one pair

• Any necessary medication, labelled in original pharmacy/store- bought container

• Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)

Spirit Days:

• Some LBC camps have special activities and dress-up days. Look for an email from the Director or Registrar about optional items a few weeks before camp. These will also be posted on LBC’s website on each camp session’s page.

DO NOT BRING:

• Fireworks, lighters, or matches

• Gum

• Weapons of any kind (including Airsoft guns and knives)

• Cigarettes, alcohol, cannabis, vape, or non-prescription drugs

• Prank materials of any kind

• Hammocks

• Cell phones or other personal electronic devices (Cabin leaders -age 17 and up- may keep their phones for emergency use.) Campers with phones/electronic devices will be asked to turn them in to the camp office for return upon check-out. Devices that are seen will be confiscated by the Cabin Leader or Director.

POSSESSION OF ANY PROHIBITED ITEM COULD LEAD TO IMMEDIATE DISMISSAL FROM CAMP!

During youth camps, ALL over-the-counter, prescription medications, and vitamins must be turned in to the First Aid Provider upon arrival. All medications must be in original containers.

You may add medication schedules and details to your camper’s registration account forms, and speak with our First Aid Provider at check-in. The First Aid Provider will dispense medication to campers appropriately throughout the week.

If you bring medication to camp, be sure that you pick it up from the First Aid Provider when you check out, as Washington State Law may prevent LBC from returning some medications home by mail.

Yes, you can send letters, but no packages. Only letters please!

You can:

1) Bring letters to camp during check-in and leave them here to be distributed to your camper during the week. Label with days if you wish.

2) Mail letters to camp. Send mail via USPS to:

Lakeside Bible Camp, Camper’s Name, PO Box 310, Clinton, WA 98236

We recommend mailing any letters to your camper three days prior to the beginning of camp.

All letters received by LBC will be distributed to campers during the time that they are at camp. We try to have a time for Mail Call daily, but it is possible that other activities may preempt that time. Letters received by USPS mail after the camper has departed LBC will be returned to sender.

You can add store money to your camper’s account in Ultracamp anytime.

Here is a link: Store Money Deposit or you can log into the registration system and use t.e following instructions. From your account dashboard, click on the “pancake icon” in the upper left corner. Select CAMP STORE and then STORE DEPOSITS.

Indicate the amount you would like to place into the camp store for the camper and follow the prompts on the screen.

It is not recommended that campers bring cash for the store, as we will not be utilizing cash accounts. Campers who do bring cash will need to keep it and take care of it, at their own risk.

Remaining camper store money, greater than $5, is refunded after camp, on request, using the Store Refund Request Form. We’ll have this link available at check-out and in the follow-up email from LBC the day after your camp session ends. This form must be completed to notify the LBC staff to refund the money to you. It usually takes 3-5 business days to process your request. Store money remains in the account holder's name through August 31, and can be applied for any camp session. Any store money not refunded after August 31st will be applied to LBC's general fund. There are no cash or check store money refunds available. We will only be refunding credit card charges.