A healthy, well-nourished Camp community can focus on fun, relationships and the Sea Gull/Seafarer experience. Our philosophy is to provide campers, staff and all program participants with a fresh, accessible variety of food necessary for life, growth and good health. Meals are an opportunity for nourishment as well as fellowship.
The Taylor Mess Hall at Camp Sea Gull and the Belk Dining Hall at Camp Seafarer serve as the center of daily gatherings. Music, dancing, skits and cheers add to the fun of each meal, creating a community of spirit and celebration.
Most meals at Camp are served family-style. Campers sit at a table with their cabinmates and counselors, who model sharing and manners, facilitatating the conversation as everyone enjoys the meal together. This is a great opportunity for developing friendships and enjoying each other’s company.
We partner with FLIK Independent School Dining which prepares a wide variety of fresh-made meals that campers enjoy. FLIK serves many schools and camps throughout the nation. The menu varies, offering kid favorites like pizza and hotdogs, Sea Gull/Seafarer traditions like Sunday fried chicken and a variety of other meals. Fruit is also available for a snack in the afternoons.
As is with other activities at Camp, trying new things (including food) is encouraged and is the fun thing to do. While most of our meals are family-style, two-week and four-week campers also enjoy picnics and cookouts at cabins.
Dietary Needs
It is very important that Camp is aware of your campers’ special dietary needs. These needs must be communicated to Camp through the Camper Forms Portal.
Our chefs can provide alternative options for the following allergies and restrictions: Egg, Dairy, Nuts*, Gluten, Beef, Pork, Seafood/Shellfish, Sesame, Soy, Vegan, Vegetarian/Pescatarian.
*All Camp foods are peanut and tree-nut free.
Please note that campers with special dietary accommodations may have a more limited menu.
If your camper has a dietary need that is not listed, or if you would like to further discuss your camper needs, please give the Camp Office a call.
Preparing Your Camper
Family Style
Practice eating family-style meals at home. At Camp, we encourage taking a portion that is reasonable to eat first, and getting seconds after everyone has had a chance to eat.
Still Hungry?
There is always more. Camp activities make campers hungry! Counselors are prepared to help campers who need more to eat and to help selective eaters.
New Foods
Help your child practice choosing foods that make a balanced meal including vegetables, proteins and carbohydrates.