Dress Code

The SSP Dress Code

SSP has a modest dress code for several reasons:

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Reservation communities and the elderly persons that we serve often have more conservativedress standards than is common.

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We want to create a comfortable, affirming environment where all youth feel welcome,regardless of how they look or the type of clothing that they can afford.

The following are

not allowed: sleeveless tops, tank tops, halter tops, half or crop tops. Bare midriffsare not acceptable. This includes tying up t-shirts in the back. Please leave sleeveless shirts at home.

Skirts are also not a good idea at SSP, since we spend a lot of time sitting on the floor.

T-shirts must not be offensive or display any slogan or artwork which includes alcohol, tobacco, or

obscenities.

NO SHORT SHORTS. Thrift store jeans cut off at mid-thigh work great and are more protective when

sitting on hot roofs and the ground. Shorts must not “sag” either.

Please remember to have your youth bring swimsuits for water day and showers. At many sites we use

group locker room showers and many youth feel more comfortable wearing swim suits.

Garments at the Work Site

Closed shoes (work boots or tennis shoes) must be worn at the work site – no sandals or opentoedshoes are allowed.

Long pants are not required at the work site but will be more comfortable and protective for

many jobs that may require sitting on a hot roof or on the ground.

Hats and bandanas are a great idea for keeping cool and avoiding sunburn.Ways to make the dress code more fun!

Some churches have used permanent markers to write on new or used inexpensive t-shirts. They

decorate one for each work day.

Others have designed church youth group logos to put on white t-shirts and then tie-dyed the shirts at a

pre-trip gathering.

Drawing on or tie-dyeing cut-off jean shorts is also fun.