Are campers urged to wear protective clothing?
Historically, campers wore only a T-shirt, shorts, and perhaps a baseball cap. We now know that’s not enough. “We ask campers and staff to wear broad-brimmed hats, which protect more of the face than baseball caps do,” says Humes. The Skin Cancer Foundation also advises wearing a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, and UV-protective sunglasses. And wearing a T-shirt when swimming is a smart idea. • What shade is available? Since even conscientious camps have some activities outdoors between 10 and 4, shade should be easily accessible. At Camp Regis-Applejack, campers’ cabins lie among tall pine trees, and the athletic fields, beach, and tennis court are all tree-lined.
