Invest in the person your child will become.
First Session and Second Session | Ages 7 - 16
As our signature programs, the four-week sessions are more than just time at Camp — they’re an investment in the person your child will become. First Session and Second Session are the heart of Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer, giving campers the space, time and support to grow in ways that simply can’t be replicated in a shorter stay.
Over four weeks, campers:
Set and Achieve Long-Term Goals: With daily skill progression and focused instruction, campers work toward personal goals based on ranks from their Blue and Green Books, discovering they’re capable of more than they ever imagined.
Grow Grit and Resiliency: Campers learn to embrace challenges and turn obstacles into opportunities, developing confidence and inner strength that lasts far beyond the summer.
Make Meaningful Connections: Cabin life, shared experiences and daily adventures create friendships that run deep and often last a lifetime.
Build Competence and Character: From earning their first ranks to achieving milestones like the Lightning Skipper rank and “Swim the Neuse,” every accomplishment reinforces a sense of pride, perseverance and purpose.
Form New Mindsets and Habits: Four weeks gives campers time to truly settle in, grow comfortable being themselves and step into who they are becoming.
At Sea Gull and Seafarer, doing the right thing is celebrated. Our culture encourages campers to lead with integrity, support one another and make good choices. Here, confidence is built, values are strengthened and lifelong anchors are set.
Anchored in friendship. Anchored in growth. Anchored for life.
4-Weeks at Camp, Anchored for Life.
*Attending a one-week or two-week session is not a pre-requisite to a four-week session. New campers of all ages jump right into four-week sessions!
| Personal Growth Dimensions | 1-Week Session | 2-Week Session | 4-Week Session |
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| Build Confidence | ⚓️ | ⚓️ | ⚓️ |
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| Make Connections |
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| Develop Competency |
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| Grit & Resiliency |
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| Long-Term Goal Mapping |
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| New Mindset & Habit Formation |
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Information Nights
Discover the magic of Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer when you join us for a Virtual Info Night in November. Our interactive event features chats with our directors, the benefits of overnight camp, finding the right session length and planning for summer. Whether your family is new to Camp or wants a closer look, our Information Nights are a great way to chart your course.
Camp Sea Gull
Spend a summer like none other at Camp Sea Gull for boys. Campers build their self-confidence by participating in hands-on activities taught by knowledgeable counselors and peers. Whether it’s learning to tie a clove hitch or taking the Sunfish out on their own, they earn ranks by developing skills in activities.
Camp Seafarer
Camp Seafarer for girls is located on the coast of North Carolina. Campers build their self-confidence by participating in hands-on activities taught by knowledgeable counselors and peers. Whether it’s learning to tie a clove hitch or taking the Sunfish out on their own, they earn ranks by developing skills in activities.
Activities
Along with sailing and powerboating, we have a wide variety of land and water activities including swimming, fishing, creative arts, archery, golf, tennis, pickleball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, volleyball (Seafarer), environmental discovery, riflery, canoeing, paddleboarding, kayaking and high ropes courses. Campers earn ranks by developing skills in activities.
