LEAD Dress Code
LEAD is designed to challenge teens to a higher standard of maturity and professionalism even through our dress code. Campers are required to abide by the LEAD Dress Code. We recognize that families have different tastes, views, and convictions on what constitutes professional and appropriate dress. We seek to maintain a level of professionalism through our dress code out of respect for one another and our guest speakers and instructors, which include Supreme Court justices, state legislators, and more.
General Standards
- Shirts must be worn at all times and should cover the area that would be covered by a tank top (not strapless). Shirts must not show any part of the lower back or midsection.
- Underwear should not be visible at any time.
- At any time, shorts must be finger-tip length when standing.
- Ladies: The shortest part of a skirt or dress (solid fabric, not sheer) may not be any higher than a hand’s width above the knee when sitting. Skorts must be finger-tip length when standing.
- No sagging shorts or pants.
- Any holes in clothing may not reveal skin that would otherwise be required to be covered (e.g. holes in jeans must not be in areas that the standards for shorts would require to be covered).
- Hats may not be worn during chapel.
- No pajamas outside of dorms.
- No crude/derogatory language or images on clothing.
- Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times in any building (excluding dorms).
- Anything not explicitly listed in this Dress Code is left to the discretion of the SSI Staff.
Event Specific Dress Standards: Most of camp is spent in casual wear, but there are specific times when you will need to be in Business Formal or Business Causal. Flip-flops/slides/athletic shoes are not considered dress shoes.
- Business Formal:
- Gentlemen: Business suit; collared, button-up shirt and tie with dress pants and dress shoes.
- Ladies: Dress; or dress shirt/blouse and dress pants/skirt and dress shoes.
- Business Casual:
- Gentlemen: Dress shirt/sweater or polo, dress pants, and dress shoes.
- Ladies: Dress shirt/sweater or polo, dress pants or skirt; dress shoes. Any clothing allowed in Business Formal may be worn for Business Casual.
- Casual Dress:
- Jeans, slacks, shorts, sweatpants/athletic pants, T-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, sneakers, sandals, flip-flops; any clothing allowed in Business Formal or Business Casual.
All campers must wear closed-toed shoes for Feats of Strength. Closed-toed shoes are required for sports and outdoor activities.
- Jeans, slacks, shorts, sweatpants/athletic pants, T-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, sneakers, sandals, flip-flops; any clothing allowed in Business Formal or Business Casual.