Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–16 · $2,037/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–16

Camp Seafarer - Mariners III

North Carolina · $2,037/week

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 2025, as confirmed on their website. The camp has a long history, founded by Louis and Eugenia Skinner, and has been operating for over 75 years, indicating significant experience in youth development. It is operated by a non-profit organization, the YMCA of the Triangle. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and drug screenings, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The camp's program focuses heavily on sailing and other water-based activities, alongside traditional camp offerings. Their mission emphasizes building character, confidence, and community. The provided URL specifically details 2026 session offerings, indicating forward planning and transparency.
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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
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Who thrives here Ages 14–16

Camp Seafarer - Mariners III 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
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 14–16
  • Address: 2744 Seafarer Rd, Arapahoe, NC 28510, USA
  • Phone: (252) 249-1212
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $4,073 for a 2-week session.

1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jul 12 to Jul 24.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Mariners III Jul 12 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,073

↗ What parents like

  • Advanced sailing instruction
  • Leadership development

↘ Watch for

  • Waitlisted for Summer 2026

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Seafarer - Mariners III

What ages does Camp Seafarer - Mariners III accept?
Camp Seafarer - Mariners III 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 III cost?
Camp Seafarer - Mariners III publishes $2,037/week for the standard session. $4,073 for a 2-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Seafarer - Mariners III accredited?
Yes — Camp Seafarer - Mariners III 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 III?
Camp Seafarer - Mariners III 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 III provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Seafarer - Mariners III 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 III compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Arapahoe?
Camp Seafarer - Mariners III 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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