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.

Head to our Packing List Page to Learn more about what to bring to camp.

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.

*Please note: There is not mail service during Winter Retreats

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.

NEW FOR 2026!

Retreats

Purchases in the cafe/store may be made by cash, credit card or Apple Pay.

Summer Youth Camps

We will be using punchcards in the cafe/store for camper purchases.  Punchcards can be purchased online in your registration account, or at the cafe during camp check-in.

Punchcards will be kept at the store during the week, and returned to the camper at check out.  Punchcards are not refundable, but may be given to other campers to use for subsequent weeks of camp.

Although we strive to provide an allergy-friendly environment for campers through food-handling and cleaning practices, the majority of our kitchen staff are volunteers and those with allergies are at an increased risk of exposure. We will do our best to accommodate food allergies and intolerances with at least a few items at each meal, but in some cases it may be helpful for campers to bring additional food to supplement.

During the registration process, you will be able to provide further information on your camper’s restriction(s). But if you have additional questions, please feel free to reach out to our office.