Camp · Aquatic · Ages 7–16 · $1,645/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 7–16

Camp Seafarer

Camp Seafarer · $1,645/week

Camp Seafarer is an overnight summer camp for girls in Arapahoe, NC, focusing on sailing, water sports, and traditional camp activities.

▌ Editor's read Camp Seafarer's website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp for girls. It is ACA accredited, with accreditation expiring in 2024, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The camp is part of the broader 'Camps Sea Gull and Seafarer' organization, founded by Wyatt and Fannie Taylor, and has been operating for over 80 years, indicating a strong history and experience in youth camping. The website states that all staff undergo background checks. The camp offers a wide range of activities with a strong emphasis on water sports, particularly sailing, alongside traditional camp activities. Google reviews for 'Camps Sea Gull and Seafarer' show a rating of 4.8 stars from 161 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children and the quality of the staff and programs. The camp is a non-profit organization.
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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
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Who thrives here Ages 7–16

Camp Seafarer is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. aquatic 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 7–16
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2744 Seafarer Road, Arapahoe, NC 28510
  • Cost notes: $6,581 for a four-week session, including a $500 application fee.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Seafarer

What ages does Camp Seafarer accept?
Camp Seafarer 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 cost?
Camp Seafarer publishes $1,645/week for the standard session. $6,581 for a four-week session, including a $500 application fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Seafarer's hours?
Camp Seafarer runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Seafarer accredited?
Yes — Camp Seafarer 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 Seafarer?
Camp Seafarer 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 Seafarer provide lunch?
Camp Seafarer does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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