Cherie Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 01:05 PM' timestamp='1279559129' post='2144886'] no tank tops. [/quote] Most people equate sleeveless shirts with the term "tank tops", so people who don't know the difference could potentially have a big problem with this, as there are some "tank tops" that can be considered modest. You may want to say something like, "Sleeveless shirts are permitted, but no tank tops or spaghetti straps". Just a suggestion! I know lots of young women (and even their PARENTS!) can get up in arms about all the semantics and implications when it comes to modesty! I would [i]definitely [/i]say no spaghetti straps, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 11:05 AM' timestamp='1279559129' post='2144886'] How does this sound? Clothing A Note on Modesty – When we do not dress modesty we can cause our brothers and sisters to sin and we place our own dignity in danger. Clothing must reflect a Christian atmosphere at all times. Shorts should be no more than 3 inches above the knee, no tank tops. For Swimming: No bikinis/2-pieces. If you only own a bikini plan on wearing a t-shirt over it. Men should plan on wearing t-shirts while swimming. This is a common youth ministry practice. Pack the clothing you need for the trip. Remember to bring warm clothes for overnight, and pack rain gear just in case. We will not cancel for rain. Also Towels for the showers Toiletries Personal Bible MP3 players (optional, but not recommended) Snacks (optional) Cell phone (optional) Sleeping Bag Water Bottle No expensive electronics or jewelry, no explosives, no light sabers, no time machines, no alcohol or drugs. If you have prescription medications please inform the chaperones before we leave. No medieval armor or swords. No videogame systems or portable tv systems. [/quote] Not bad, except I'm not sure I like the phrasing "cause to sin." I think that perpetuates the idea that we aren't responsible (or not as responsible) for the choices we make when we're tempted by someone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 Shirts in the water can be a safety hazard. I think requiring boys to wear shirts in the water is a bit excessive. Modest one-pieces for the girls, modest trunks for the guys (no excessively short or tight trunks, or banana-hammocks), shorts must stay pulled up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 My dd (14yrs.) was told to pack a one-piece for camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 I think that wetsuits should be normative swimwear in all conditions for both genders. They're just kinda awesome that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 01:05 PM' timestamp='1279559129' post='2144886'] How does this sound? ... no explosives, no light sabers, no time machines, no alcohol or drugs.[/quote] I guess I can see the restriction on drugs and explosives, but no light sabers or time machines? That's going too far imho. People gotta live brah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Socrates' date='19 July 2010 - 01:11 PM' timestamp='1279559503' post='2144897'] Shirts in the water can be a safety hazard. [/quote] I have heard this, and that's why I think many people are reluctant to require it. My dermatologist does recommend it, though - so it can't be [i]that[/i] bad, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='dominicansoul' date='19 July 2010 - 01:07 PM' timestamp='1279559247' post='2144890'] ripped male torsos need to be covered at all costs... [/quote] Flabby torsos can be exposed, though . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 This might be a bit much for the girls nowadays - [img]http://www.generationaldynamics.com/ww2010/g070118b.jpg[/img] But with a few alterations, they wouldn't be that bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) I think also that bringing lightsabers should be mandatory rather than prohibited. You never know when the situation may call for an impromptu lightsaber duel. I know it happens to me all the time. Edited July 19, 2010 by Nihil Obstat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Socrates' date='19 July 2010 - 01:11 PM' timestamp='1279559503' post='2144897'] Shirts in the water can be a safety hazard.[/quote] Oh rly? Just curious because I've always worn a shirt (unless there are no ladies around) and I don't know what might happen that would be against safety. I've had issues with trunks (mostly in the area of accidentally mooning people after a dive) but that's about it. It is maybe a problem with over-sized shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Socrates' date='19 July 2010 - 01:14 PM' timestamp='1279559679' post='2144904'] Flabby torsos can be exposed, though . . . [/quote] that was my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 10:05 AM' timestamp='1279559129' post='2144886'] How does this sound? Clothing A Note on Modesty – When we do not dress modesty we can cause our brothers and sisters to sin and we place our own dignity in danger. Clothing must reflect a Christian atmosphere at all times. Shorts should be no more than 3 inches above the knee, no tank tops. For Swimming: No bikinis/2-pieces. If you only own a bikini plan on wearing a t-shirt over it. Men should plan on wearing t-shirts while swimming. This is a common youth ministry practice. Pack the clothing you need for the trip. Remember to bring warm clothes for overnight, and pack rain gear just in case. We will not cancel for rain. Also Towels for the showers [/quote] not just towels for showers - but perhaps bathing suits for showers as well. [quote name='Terra Firma' date='19 July 2010 - 10:06 AM' timestamp='1279559191' post='2144888'] Have you ever met notardillacid? [/quote] [quote name='Laudate_Dominum' date='19 July 2010 - 10:09 AM' timestamp='1279559390' post='2144893'] My wife has one similar to the suits on the left side of this page: http://modestswimmingsuits.com/ I like that it has a skirt thing so that it isn't just like wearing panties in public. It is still a bit . . . inspiring, however. Although maybe that's just because it is my wife I'm talking about. [img]http://modestswimmingsuits.com/images/modest_swimming_suits3.jpg[/img] [/quote] those are great. [quote name='CherieMadame' date='19 July 2010 - 10:10 AM' timestamp='1279559443' post='2144895'] Most people equate sleeveless shirts with the term "tank tops", so people who don't know the difference could potentially have a big problem with this, as there are some "tank tops" that can be considered modest. You may want to say something like, "Sleeveless shirts are permitted, but no tank tops or spaghetti straps". Just a suggestion! I know lots of young women (and even their PARENTS!) can get up in arms about all the semantics and implications when it comes to modesty! I would [i]definitely [/i]say no spaghetti straps, though! [/quote] agreed. [quote name='Terra Firma' date='19 July 2010 - 10:11 AM' timestamp='1279559495' post='2144896'] Not bad, except I'm not sure I like the phrasing "cause to sin." I think that perpetuates the idea that we aren't responsible (or not as responsible) for the choices we make when we're tempted by someone else. [/quote] agreed. i used the phrase "to protect our Brothers & Sisters in Christ". [quote name='Socrates' date='19 July 2010 - 10:11 AM' timestamp='1279559503' post='2144897']Shirts in the water can be a safety hazard. [/quote] really? [quote name='Socrates' date='19 July 2010 - 10:11 AM' timestamp='1279559503' post='2144897'] banana-hammocks),[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcts Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 why are shirts in the water a safety hazard? I wear one every time I get in the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Lil Red' date='19 July 2010 - 12:19 PM' timestamp='1279559977' post='2144912'] not just towels for showers - but perhaps bathing suits for showers as well. [/quote] If showers are gender segregated, isn't that kinda way overboard? Unless that was the individual's preference, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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