Students should be prepared for temperatures from 55 to 85 degrees F, with possible wind and rain. Citizens will live in a private conference center with a casual business atmosphere. You will participate in elections, legislative sessions, and public speaking. As you work toward elected positions, you are expected to dress the way you would expect real public officials to dress in similar settings.

The program categorizes clothing into three categories: Casual (C), Dress (D), and Rest & Relaxation (R). Each has different requirements.

 General Guidelines

• Clothing must be clean, neat, and in good condition. Nothing ripped, torn or grubby.
• Clothing must cover undergarments and midsections at all times, including when bending or sitting.
• Clothing that exposes bare midriffs, undergarments, or transparent (see-through) material is prohibited.  Spaghetti straps, shirts, or dresses that expose a bare back, including but not limited to halter tops, and tube tops, as well as low-cut shirts or dresses, are prohibited.
• Closed‑toe shoes are required outside of sleeping areas (per safety and insurance policy).
• Clothing with offensive language, inappropriate graphics, or gang‑related imagery is prohibited.
• JROTC/CAP (or other such group) uniforms are permitted and encouraged
• Old military clothing is not permitted.

 

Code “C” Casual clothing – worn to most program events (80 % of your time)

• Jeans, khakis, polo shirts, blouses, or plain T-shirts
• Walking shorts (knee length – no shorter than 4″ above the knee – with hem)
• Casual jackets or sweatshirts in good condition for evenings and cooler weather
• Comfortable walking shoes (closed-toe required)
• Adequate supply of socks and undergarments
• Slippers or shower shoes are required for dorm areas (bare feet are not permitted indoors or outdoors for safety reasons)

 

Code “D” Dress clothing – at least three occasions require semi-formal business attire (10 % of your time)

• Any time you are on the stage with specific program duties, dress clothing will be required. 
• As you campaign for higher office, you may require dress clothing.
• Citizen celebration banquet
• Acceptable attire includes
  • Dress slacks, skirts, or dresses of modest length
  • Dress shirts or blouses (ties, sport coats, or blazers are optional but encouraged)
  • Dress shoes
• Bring more than one dress shirt, slacks or dress pant, tie, sports coat or business suit, and dress shoes.

 

Code “R” Rest and Relaxation clothing – clothes for free time (10 % of your time)

• Athletic wear, gym shorts, sweatpants, and workout clothing are allowed during free activities time ONLY.
• Shirts must be worn outside of the building at all times.