The Experience of a Lifetime
YMCA Camp Sea Gull for boys and YMCA Camp Seafarer for girls are kindred, overnight camps located on the coast of North Carolina. Both camps have more than 700 acres of waterfront access at the widest part of North Carolina’s Neuse River.
Our program provides campers the experience, activities and environment they need to grow, learn and thrive. We are inclusive and welcoming places dedicated to serving families and campers from diverse cultures, backgrounds, faiths, gender identities and perspectives from across the country and around the world.
Virtual Info Night
Discover the magic of Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer when you join us for a Virtual Information Night on Oct. 15. Our interactive event features chats with our directors, benefits of an overnight camp summer, and session and registration details. Sign up for the Zoom link below!
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.
2024 Optimist Southeast Championship
The 2024 Optimist Southeast Championship will once again be held at Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer! Make your housing and activity reservations for Oct. 11 - 14 and join us for the Championship. Check out the USODA for race notifications and information.
The Definition of Fun
A full day to make their own. Practice seafaring knots, rig a sail on a Sunfish or understand the points of sail. Spend an afternoon on the basketball courts, the Canoe Lake or in the Environmental Hut. Campers set their goals and earn ranks to achieve them.
As a camper, I didn't realize how much Camp was teaching me daily.
Each day I learned skills like sailing and swimming while also learning how to live with cabinmates, goal setting and resilience.
Camp Sea Gull was the best time of my life! My cabinmates were so much fun and I went fishing and got to play golf!
