What to Wear (and What Not to Wear) When Visiting Columbia Work Camp — Visitor Dress Checklist
For visits at Columbia Work Camp, you must wear a shirt. This is a basic entry requirement, and staff enforce it at check-in.
Shoes are required for all visitors. Show up without them, and you'll be turned away before reaching the visiting area.
- ✓ Heelys (shoes with wheels)
- ✓ Any footwear with removable parts
Wearing a dress? Keep the hemline modest - anything more than three inches above the knee isn't permitted.
The same rule applies to skirts. More than three inches above the knee, and you won't be allowed in.
Bermuda-length shorts are fine, but pay attention to where they hit. Anything more than three inches above the knee won't pass.
Visitors 16 and older need a valid photo ID. Staff check your identification at the entrance - and they'll also verify your clothing meets the dress code before letting you through.
Reminder: You need both to get in - a valid photo ID (if you're 16+) and clothing that meets the dress requirements (shirt, shoes, and proper lengths).
Quick-pre-visit-clothing-checklist
- ✓ Wear a shirt
- ✓ Wear shoes
- ✓ Skip Heelys (shoes with wheels)
- ✓ Avoid footwear with removable parts
- ✓ Don’t wear a dress more than 3 inches above the knee
- ✓ Don’t wear a skirt more than 3 inches above the knee
- ✓ Don’t wear Bermuda-length shorts more than 3 inches above the knee
Before you leave: Double-check that you have your photo ID if you're 16 or older.
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