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. 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 compelled to 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. Campers are encouraged to choose what they want to wear at the waterfront and that choice can include nothing at all. Some campers and staff continue to wear suits, while others choose not to. We actively support every individual s choice. Because of the active interactions between our camps during square dances, trips and other shared activities, it is likely that campers will encounter co-ed environments.