Overnight Camp Packing Lists
Our Packing Lists are tried and true and have everything your camper will need. Please do not overpack.
First and Second Session (four-week) Packing List
Mariners (two-week) Packing List
Starter Camp (one-week) Packing List
Wondering if you can send a care package or what to do if your camper forgets an essential item? Check out this blog post, featuring our no-package policy and other important details about communication to and from Camp.
Camp Store Spending Accounts
Additionally, please note that two-week and four-week campers have a spending account at the Camp Store, and can charge up to $75 (Mariners) or $150 (four-week campers) during their stay, billed to your account. In addition to the items available online, the in-person store has necessities like sunscreen, stamps, toiletries, etc. that your camper may need. No food, candy or drinks can be purchased from the store.
Spending, just like other aspects of our freedom of choice model encouraging independence, is supervised but not micromanaged by counselors or staff at the Camp Store. We encourage you to talk with your child before arrival about their spending and limits. If you need to change the amount your camper is allowed to spend or need to disable this privilege, adjustments can be made by visiting the Camp Office on Opening Day or giving them a call (SG: 252-249-1111, SF: 252-249-1212).
Required Items
There are required items for Mariners and First and Second Session campers. Mariners need the clothing items. First and Second Session campers need the clothing and laundry bags.
Equipment
Camp provides all equipment for activities. If your camper chooses to bring their own equipment (tennis rackets, golf clubs, lacrosse sticks with end caps, life jackets, etc.), it must be labeled and the camper is responsible for it.
Sunscreen
Seriously, parents cannot pack too much sunscreen. Campers are outside almost all day and in the water for up to four weeks. We recommend a bottle per week. Insect repellent is not a bad idea either.
Technology
Camp is technology free - that includes phones and smartphones. All devices that record or play videos, make or receive phone calls and/or connect to the internet are not allowed.
Family Camp Packing List
We recommend checking out the weather and packing accordingly. In the spring and fall, weather at Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer can vary from chilly, to warm and breezy to outright rain. We recommend packing clothes you don't mind getting a little dirty or wet, bathing suits (depending on the season) and linens.
Coastal Cabin Rental Packing List
Please be sure to check the weather (look for Arapahoe, N.C.) ahead of time. Both Camps are located on the water, so the breeze off the Neuse River can be chilly in the off-season and in the evening.