The first few days of Camp are intentionally planned so cabinmates get to know each other and make friends quickly. Our Camper Life directors intentionally ensure that all cabins have a good mix of new and returning campers and counselors to help campers connect with each other. The number of campers assigned to the same cabin from the same town or friendship group is intentionally limited to encourage new friendships and discourage cliques. When parents fill out Camper Forms, there is a place to mutually request a cabinmate for your camper.
The Financial Assistance Application is made available to families interested in Camperships after their Camp application is submitted. Interested families can submit a Financial Assistance Interest Form before Camp applications are open. This ensures potential Campership families do not pay a full application fee.
All financial information provided remains confidential and is used solely to evaluate the application.
Applicants will need a copy of their most recent 1040 tax returns. A business/farm statement and corporate tax return/schedule C/schedule F may be required as well as needed.
Sharing a space with 10 - 15 other people creates an environment where respecting privacy is paramount. Campers are not allowed to visit the inside of cabins other than their assigned cabin. Each camper has a bed and locker to keep personal belongings. All cabins have restrooms, sinks with mirrors and showers.
Camps have both communal and semi-private showers. We can not guarantee a shower preference for campers.
At Camp, we believe that behavioral challenges are an opportunity to help campers learn and grow. Our staff promotes behavior guidance through creating a positive environment, developing structure and clear limits, promoting social and emotional learning, reinforcing our core values and addressing challenging behaviors.
Staff will redirect or problem-solve with the camper. When problems do arise, the Camp staff may consult the parents/guardians so that together, they can develop a plan for behavior management and success for the camper.
Most often, staff efforts and parental input are sufficient to resolve concerns. However, there are occasional times when dismissal from Camp is necessary. Campers whose behavior does not abide by the code of conduct, require a disproportionate amount of a staff member's attention or need constant one-on-one support and therefore detract from the attention given to others in the cabin, may be asked to leave. Other behaviors directly linked to the health, safety or well-being of your child or others may also be grounds for dismissal.
At the beginning of each session, the Code of Conduct is reviewed and discussed in each cabin and each Camper signs the form as they commit to doing what is right during their time at Camp.
Camperships are available for almost all Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer programs including the ones listed here.
- Starter Camp
- Mariners
- First and Second Session
- Summer Day Camp
- Family Camp Week
- Family Camp Weekends
- Mother & Daughter Weekend
- Father & Son Weekend
We consider a number of factors including, but not limited to, the number of children in the family, income and any unexpected life situations that place financial stress on the family.
Typically, this equates to a total household income of up to $115,000 for families with one child and up to $130,000 for families with two or more children.