Before Your First Visit to Camille Graham: What You Can and Can't Bring
Your first visit goes much smoother when you show up with the right ID and nothing that'll get you turned away at the door. Use this guide to double-check what to bring—and what to leave behind—before heading to Camille Graham.
Bring valid identification for everyone visiting. Age cutoffs matter for kids: children age 10 and older need a government-issued photo ID. For children age nine and younger, bring a long-form (certified) birth certificate instead.
Personal devices that communicate wirelessly aren't allowed inside SCDC institutions. That includes easy-to-forget items like fitness trackers and smartwatches. This rule has been in place since February 1, 2016 - if it communicates wirelessly, leave it behind.
Tip: Leave wireless devices at home or locked in your vehicle. Don't count on exceptions - bring one with you, and you may be denied entry.
SCDC facilities are completely tobacco-free. Leave tobacco, tobacco products, paraphernalia, and lighting devices (lighters, matches) at home - they're banned from buildings and all SCDC property.
Reminder: Even "just in your pocket" counts. Leave tobacco and lighters behind before you arrive.
Expect a search when you arrive. Visitors age 18 and older entering Level II and Level III institutions must submit to a pat/frisk search on top of standard screening. The easiest way to speed through check-in? Come in with only what you need - and none of the prohibited items.
Female visitors are searched by female employees only. Knowing that ahead of time can ease some first-visit nerves.
Printable Checklist
- ✓ Adult visitors: bring valid ID for entry
- ✓ Children age 10+: bring a government-issued photo ID
- ✓ Children age 9 and younger: bring a long-form (certified) birth certificate
- ✓ Leave outside: all personal wireless-communicating devices (including fitness trackers and smartwatches)
- ✓ Do not bring onto property: tobacco, tobacco-related products, paraphernalia, or lighting devices (lighters/matches)
- ✓ Expect screening: visitors 18+ entering Level II/III institutions must submit to a pat/frisk search - arrive with pockets empty and prohibited items left behind
Note: Searches are part of entry. Visitors 18+ at Level II/III institutions will be pat/frisk searched, and female visitors are searched by female employees only. Showing up prepared - device-free and tobacco-free - helps you get through check-in without delays.
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