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

Camp Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session

North Carolina · $1,645/week

Girls' overnight camp in North Carolina focusing on sailing, water sports, and character development.

▌ Editor's read Camp Seafarer is an ACA accredited overnight camp for girls, with accreditation valid until 2025, as evidenced by the ACA's search tool. The camp has a long history, founded in 1961 by Wyatt and Fannie Taylor, indicating over 60 years of operation. It is operated by the North Carolina Youth Camps, Inc., a non-profit organization, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp offers a variety of water-based activities and focuses on character development. The provided URL details specific session offerings and pricing for 2026, including the four-week second session. Social media presence includes active Instagram and Facebook accounts, suggesting engagement with their community.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 651961+ 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 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
65 (1961 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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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: $6,581 for a 4-week session.

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

  • Develops leadership skills
  • Builds resilience

↘ Watch for

  • Four-week commitment

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session

What ages does Camp Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session accept?
Camp Seafarer - 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 Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session cost?
Camp Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session publishes $1,645/week for the standard session. $6,581 for a 4-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session accredited?
Yes — Camp Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1961 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 Second Session?
Camp Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1961 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 Second Session provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Seafarer - 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 Seafarer - Four-Week Second Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Arapahoe?
Camp Seafarer - 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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