Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second Session
The second four-week overnight session at Camp Seagull, providing a full summer camp experience for boys.
▌ Editor's read Camp Seagull is an ACA accredited overnight camp for boys, with accreditation valid through 2025, as indicated by their ACA member profile. The camp has a long history, operating for over 80 years, founded by Sherwood and Alice Johnston. They maintain a strong staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp explicitly mentions conducting background checks on all staff members. Their program is heavily focused on sailing and watersports, offering a traditional camp experience. The camp is operated by a non-profit organization, the Astrolabe Foundation, Inc., as per their website's footer.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 194680+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second 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
- 1946 (80 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–16
- Address: 2744 Seafarer Rd, Arapahoe, NC 28510
- Phone: (252) 249-1212
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total cost $6,581 for 4 weeks
1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 12 to Aug 7.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 2 Jul 12 – Aug 7, 2026 · 4 weeks · $6,581
↗ What parents like
- Comprehensive camp experience
- Longer session duration
↘ Watch for
- High total cost
- Website registration broken
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second Session
- What ages does Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second Session accept?
- Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second 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 Seagull - Four-Week Second Session cost?
- Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second Session publishes $1,645/week for the standard session. Total cost $6,581 for 4 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 80 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 Seagull - Four-Week Second Session?
- Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second Session is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 80 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 Seagull - Four-Week Second Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second 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 Seagull - Four-Week Second Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Arapahoe?
- Camp Seagull - Four-Week Second 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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- Camp Seagull - Starter Camp · North Carolina · Ages 7–10 · $1,739/week