2027 Closing Day Details
Pickup windows for 2027 Closing Days will be added in early 2027.
2027 Closing Day Details
- Departure on Closing Day must be by car or Camp-provided transportation (register in the Camper Forms Portal between early January and March 1). Boat departures are not permitted on any Closing Day.
- All camper luggage will be pre-packed and waiting on the cabin porch. Staff are available to help load luggage into the car; please ask if you need assistance.
- Bringing dogs or other pets on Closing Day is discouraged, but if they must accompany you, they must remain in the air-conditioned car or on a short leash.
- Sea Gull and Seafarer are not equipped to charge electric vehicles. New Bern is the closest charging hub to Camp; please charge your vehicle before arrival.
2027 Closing Day Dates
- Starter Camp: Friday, June 18
- Mariners I: Friday, July 2
- First Session and Mariners II: Friday, July 16
- Mariners III: *Saturday, July 31
- Second Session and Mariners IV: *Saturday, August 14
*Please note that Closing Day for Second Session, Mariners III and Mariners IV will take place on a Saturday in 2027.
Shipping Luggage
If you plan to have your camper's luggage shipped from Camp, complete the Luggage Shipment Form on the Online Forms Portal by May 1.
If your camper is taking Camp-provided transportation home, you may be required to ship luggage home.
Luggage will be shipped out on your camper’s Closing Day and may take up to one week to arrive. UPS will send you an email with a tracking number. Camp is not responsible for lost or damaged luggage during transit.
Item Restrictions
Camp can ship up to three pieces of luggage per camper via UPS Ground. All items shipped from Camp must be secured in a shipping container left with your child on Opening Day (e.g., duffel bag, suitcase, trunk, sports equipment carrier). Due to limited space, box fans and egg crates cannot be shipped unless they are contained in one of the approved shipping containers and meet the size requirements outlined below.
Size Requirements
Hardshell Trunks - no larger than 32" x 18" x 13"
Luggage/Bags - Less than 50lbs; no larger than 62 linear inches (item length + width + height)
Cost
Luggage shipment prices are dependent on luggage weight, size and distance to destination, per UPS standard pricing, along with a $20 per item processing fee.
Camp charges an additional $50 per item for luggage exceeding the size and weight requirements above. UPS rates for "oversized luggage" (more than 130 linear inches and/or more than 70lbs) can cost an additional $200 - $500 per item.
Shipping and processing fees will be charged to the camper's account.
Luggage Shipping Requirements
If your camper is taking Camp-provided transportation home, you may be required to ship luggage.
Shipping luggage is optional. You may ship up to three luggage items from Camp via UPS Ground, subject to the requirements listed above.
Campers using Camp transportation to the airport for direct international flights will have all their luggage with them and are not required to ship it. Please follow airline luggage guidelines.
Campers taking a charter bus to the centralized Pick-Up Hub are allowed to travel with the following:
- One extra small carry-on item (backpack, sling bag) with them on the bus
- Two larger, fully contained items (duffel, suitcase, trunk, etc.) placed under the bus. Items must be no larger than 62 linear inches (length + width + height).
All other luggage items must be secured in an appropriate container (duffel, suitcase, trunk, etc.), meet size requirements, and be shipped from Camp via UPS Ground. See additional luggage shipping details and fees above.
Camp Store
The Camp Store will be open until noon on Closing Days.
It's a great time to find and purchase a Camp momento or gear for you or your camper.
