Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16 · $1,739/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–16

Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session

North Carolina · $1,739/week

YMCA Camp Seafarer is a coastal overnight camp for girls in North Carolina, offering a variety of water and land...

▌ Editor's read Camp Seafarer is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid through 2025, as indicated by the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating for over 75 years, founded by Louis and A.B. Beasley. It is operated by the YMCA of the Triangle, a non-profit organization. The camp website details a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. The program focuses on water sports and outdoor activities, aligning with its name and mission. Social media handles for Instagram (@campseagullseafarer) and Facebook (CampSeagullSeafarer) are active and easily found.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Address: 2744 Seafarer Rd, Arapahoe, NC 28510, USA
  • Phone: (252) 249-1212
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: The Starter Camp session is $1739 for one week. Other sessions have different weekly costs.

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 14 to Jul 10.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 14 – Jul 10, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,581

↗ What parents like

  • Offers a one-week introductory program
  • Financial aid available
  • Focus on sailing and water activities

↘ Watch for

  • Expensive
  • No email address readily available

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session

What ages does Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session accept?
Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session is open to children ages 7–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session cost?
Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session publishes $1,739/week for the standard session. The Starter Camp session is $1739 for one week. Other sessions have different weekly costs. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session accredited?
Yes — Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session?
Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Arapahoe?
Camp Seafarer - Four-Week First Session is one of 18 overnight/sleepaway camps in Arapahoe that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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