We have a lot of families arriving and departing Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer throughout the summer. We host Camper Socials on Saturday evenings prior to the Sunday start of Camp. These casual gatherings are designed to get campers and their parents ready for Opening Day. The whole family is welcome. This year we are also hosting parent pick-up receptions on the Thursday night before Closing Days.
Arrival Logistics
You will be assigned an arrival window time between 9 a.m. and noon on your arrival day. No special transportation will be offered for arrival to Camp this summer. The only way to arrive at Camp is in a car. Campers must arrive with a parent or an adult who has decision-making authority for the child. You will not be permitted to arrive by boat, helicopter, or any other means of transportation. Parents are welcome to join their campers in their cabins this summer to assist with unpacking.
All campers will undergo an intake screening and are required to submit certain health forms.
Arrival Times
Arrival times at both Camps are based on the camper's last name. If you have children attending both camps, you may choose which site to visit first.
Starter Camp, June 11
A - C: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
D - G: 11 - 11:30 a.m.
H - L: 11:30 a.m. - noon
M - O: 9 - 9:30 a.m.
P - R: 9:30 - 10 a.m.
S - Z: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
First Session & Mariners I, June 18
Second Session & Mariners III, July 16
A - C: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
D - G: 11 - 11:30 a.m.
H - L: 11:30 a.m. - noon
M - P: 9 - 9:30 a.m.
R - S: 9:30 - 10 a.m.
T - Z: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
Mariners II, July 2
Mariners IV, July 30
A - E: 10 - 10:30 a.m.
F - L: 10:30 - 11 a.m.
M - R: 9 - 9:30 a.m.
S - Z: 9:30 - 10 a.m.
If your assigned time does not work for you, email us.
Cabin Assignments
When you arrive at the gates of Sea Gull or Seafarer, you'll be greeted by our fun Camp leaders! They will let you know your cabin assignment and point you in the right direction. Once you arrive at your child's cabin, you will meet the counselors, other campers and other parents. We're assigning bunks this year to make move in even easier.
Camp Store
The Camp Store will be open on all Camp Opening and Closing Days this summer for in-person shopping.
We encourage everyone to also shop online. If you are pre-purchasing any items for your camper, please allow at least two weeks for shipping time.
If you prefer to pick up online Camp Store items at Camp on Opening Day, please choose “Local Pickup” and leave your camper(s)name and session in the notes section. The items will be available for pickup at the camper’s respective Camp store on Opening Day of their session. If the Camp Store is not open on your camper's Opening Day, you can put your camper's name and session in the notes section and it will be delivered to their bunk. This cabin delivery option is only available for Mariners II and Mariners IV.
Arrival Luggage Shipping Information
If you are shipping luggage to Camp, it must arrive one week before your camper arrives on Opening Day. As all campers must arrive by car, you can also bring luggage with you.
Luggage shipped to Camp must be addressed as follows:
Camper Name
Camper Session
c/o Camp Sea Gull
218 Sea Gull Landing
Arapahoe, NC 28510
Camper Name
Camper Session
c/o Camp Seafarer
2744 Seafarer Road
Arapahoe, NC 28510
Departure Logistics and Transportation
Please note that we will be offering outbound transportation for the end of Camp sessions. You can find more information and sign-up in the Forms Portal under the “Transportation Section.”
Closing Day Pick-Up Times
Friday, June 16: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Starter Camp
Friday, June 30: 9 - 11 a.m., Mariners I
Friday, July 14: 9 - 11:30 a.m., First Session, Mariners II
Friday, July 28: 9 - 11 a.m., Mariners III
Friday, August 11: 9 - 11:30 a.m., Second Session, Mariners IV
Parents are welcome to come pick-up anytime between the times listed above. There is no assigned time window for pick-up.
Departure Luggage Shipping Information
If your camper departs Camp via personal transportation, shipping luggage home is optional. Your camper’s luggage will be prepacked and waiting on the porch of the cabin. Staff are willing to help with loading luggage into the car but will only do so if specifically asked.
If your camper departs Camp via an international commercial air, shipping luggage home is optional. Campers on international flights will have their luggage with them.
If your camper departs Camp via domestic commercial air, shipping luggage home is required. Campers will only be allowed one carry-on item. Camp is unable to check luggage at the airport.
Camp will ship luggage at the end of the session via Fed Ex. All luggage is weighed and measured, and your camper’s account will be charged per Fed Ex standard charging. We will also include a $10 processing fee for each piece of luggage. The luggage will be sent on your camper’s Closing Day and may take up to one week to arrive. You will receive an email from Fed Ex with your camper’s tracking number. Camp is not responsible for lost or damaged luggage during transit. Please note, any oversized luggage per Fed Ex rates can cost up to $200-$500 per piece. Oversized: length is 130” plus girth and/or weighs over 70 pounds.
If your child will be shipping luggage from Camp, please complete the Luggage Shipment Form on the Online Forms Portal.