Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV
Advanced sailing and leadership program for older girls at Camp Seafarer.
▌ Editor's read Camp Seafarer is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid until 2026, as indicated by the ACA search tool. The camp has a long history, operating for over 75 years, founded by Flossie and Wyatt Taylor. It is a nonprofit organization. The staff-to-camper ratio is clearly stated as 1:4, which is a strong indicator of supervision. The camp's website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring camper safety. The program focuses heavily on sailing and other water sports, alongside traditional camp activities. Social media handles for Instagram and Facebook are active, providing additional insights into camp life.
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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
Who thrives here Ages 14–16
Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 14–16
- Address: 2744 Seafarer Rd, Arapahoe, NC 28510, USA
- Phone: (252) 249-1212
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $4,073 for 2 weeks
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 26 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Mariners IV Jul 26 – Aug 7, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,073
↗ What parents like
- Advanced sailing program
- Develops leadership skills
↘ Watch for
- High cost
- Website registration broken
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV
- What ages does Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV accept?
- Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV is open to children ages 14–16. 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 - Mariners IV cost?
- Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV publishes $2,037/week for the standard session. Total cost $4,073 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV accredited?
- Yes — Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV 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 - Mariners IV?
- Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV 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 - Mariners IV provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV 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 - Mariners IV compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Arapahoe?
- Camp Seafarer - Mariners IV 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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