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YMCA Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer

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Camp Sea Gull for boys and Camp Seafarer for girls are kindred, overnight camps located on the coast of North Carolina. Our focus is seamanship.
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Both camps have empowered youth to become confident leaders and responsible individuals for more than 75 years. Our unique North Carolina coastal location offers open spaces, fresh air, and long piers where wind is always blowing. When campers learn how to navigate wide, open water on our extensive fleet of boats, they learn that competence builds not only confidence but also character along the way. At Camp Sea Gull & Camp Seafarer, your child has the opportunity to learn new skills and discover something about themselves.

11/02/2026

Meet Ally and Maia! They met at Seafarer as campers, and their friendship has grown during their summers together and as they’ve stayed in touch outside of the summer for almost a decade. This past summer, they were both on the Admin Team with Ally as a Sailing UA and Maia as Camper Services!! 💙

Four weeks gives you time to get past “what’s your name?” and get to the kind of friendship that picks right back up next summer and last for decades.

Who did Camp introduce you to? Tag them below.

11/02/2026

Last week, our 2026 Newman Scholars visited Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C. as a capstone to their experience. This scholarship program was established by Dr. Kurt Newman (President Emeritus of Children’s National) and his family for Senior-in-Charge counselors interested in the medical field, giving them experience and a boost to their resume while continuing to work summers at Camp. During their time in DC, the group spent time with Dr. Newman, Camp doctors on staff at Children’s National, and other medical professionals, gaining hands on medical experience. These counselors also got to shadow our volunteer physicians during their time at Camp over the summer, building strong mentor relationships that will be sure to benefit them as they seek careers in medicine. Thank you to the Newmans and our Camp friends at Children’s for an unforgettable experience! 🥼🩺🏥

10/30/2026

On Opening Day, they’re your new cabinmates. Four weeks later, you can’t imagine Camp (or life) without them.

Somewhere between the first night in the cabin and Closing Day, these three campers became best buddies for life. 💙

10/21/2026

No notifications. No group chats. No need to document every second. Just the kind of joy that happens when you’re fully in Camp mode.💙

10/19/2026

You know you’re back at Camp when… 🌊 You smell sunscreen and the Neuse. Hear cheers across Camp. Taste Sunday fried chicken. Feel your feet hit the water at the bottom of the Zipline. See another sunset over the river. Some Camp memories stick with all five senses. What’s one you can still see, hear, taste, smell or feel?

10/08/2026

Officially launching off the Blob into Summer 2027 because WAVE 1 REGISTRATION IS HERE! 🚀

Those who attended a two or four-week session this past summer (2026) have until Tuesday to guarantee their space for Summer 2027. 🥳

CILT applicants are also now eligible to register.

10/06/2026

The deep impact of this place and its people is felt in the lives of so many, and this past weekend celebrating Seafarer’s 65th anniversary showed us just how far that impact continues to reach.

As Seafarer alumna Chase Keith O’Brien so perfectly said, “Can you imagine your life without [your Camp friends]? Think about your Camp role models and the Camp experiences that have shaped you into the person you’ve become. We are better people because of Camp Seafarer.”

This weekend, we got to see those words come to life. We saw generations of friends reunite. We reconnected with those who have made our lives better. We recognized five members of our community whose impact will shape generations to come. We sang songs that have been sung at Candlelight for decades. We celebrated the shared experiences that have influenced our lives in indescribable ways.

65 years later, the ripple of Camp Seafarer continues to reach farther than we could ever imagine.

What a gift it is to be anchored by this place, surrounded by the love of these people. A lifetime’s not too long for Seafarer friends. ❤️⚓️

10/01/2026

☀️ Mark your calendars - Summer 2027 dates are here! Wave 1 registration for returners begins a week from today, and Open Enrollment begins Oct. 22. Visit our website for more information. 😎🍉⛵️

10/01/2026

The 2027 staff application is now LIVE! https://www.seagull-seafarer.org/join-our-staff

09/24/2026

Curious about Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer or know someone who is? ⛵️

We’re hosting a Virtual Info Night to give prospective families a chance to learn more about Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer.
Join us to meet the directors, experience a taste of Camp fun, learn benefits of the Sea Gull and Seafarer experience and to learn more about our sessions and get tips for registering ahead of Open Enrollment (Oct. 22).

Join us or invite your friends!
📅 Sunday, Sept. 27 | 7 - 7:30 P.M. EST
📍 Learn more and RSVP at the page mentioned in the comments!

Can't make it on Sunday? We have another Info Night on Oct. 19!

Address

Arapahoe, NC
28510

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+12522491212

Website

http://www.seagull-seafarer.org/

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