Together, they can conspire to suffocate a child s creativity and natural instincts to be her or his own best self. We celebrate this discovery of a child s creativity and reinforce it as much as possible throughout a young person s waking hours. We say that young people are free to wear what they choose and have given this the name, The Fifth Freedom . Our costume boxes are legendary and it s not unusual to see campers and staff parading across the lawn in outrageous outfits. No longer coerced or compelled to dress and wear what fashion magazines dictate, campers and staff are empowered to be their own best selves.
Campers are free to wear what they want at the waterfronts as well.
Staff initiate discussions about respect for the human body, nudity, privacy, making choices, and respecting others choices. Lifeguards and waterfront instructors continue to wear swimsuits. Most campers and staff continue to wear suits as well, but some choose not to wear suits. We actively support every individual s choice. Top of page Food Diet is an important part of the summer s experience for campers and staff.