Financial Assistance

Camp Sea Gull and Camp Seafarer are committed to creating a broadly diverse community by providing need-based scholarships, called Camperships, to ensure Camp is affordable for all.

Our campership program is funded through our Camp Annual Campaign and endowment disbursements - ultimately by alumni, parents and friends.

Camperships are income-based and assistance amounts are awarded on a sliding scale. More and more, we work with families in a middle-income range who desire to send their child(ren) to Camp but struggle to bridge the gap between affordability and program cost.

Interested in Applying?

Financial Assistance is limited and not guaranteed. Assistance is income-based and assistance amounts are awarded on a sliding scale. More and more we work with families in a middle-income range who desire to send their child(ren) to Camp, but struggle to bridge the gap between affordability and program cost. 

Application
Two girls on the slide at Camp Seafarer
Four large sailboats on the water at Camp Sea Gull
Fishing at Camp Sea Gull

Service Professional Program

The Service Professional Program is a set discount that is not based on income

Instead, we offer this discount to all who work in service-oriented fields such as first responders, police officers, nurses or those who serve our country. Applicants do not need to upload tax returns.

Service Professional Program

Financial Assistance Questions

The Financial Assistance Application is made available to families interested in Camperships after their Camp application is submitted. All financial information provided remains strictly confidential and is used solely for the evaluation of 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. 

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.

Financial Assistance Application

Please fill out the below form honestly and accurately. We review each application individually.

We use a sliding fee scale based on total household income and the number of household members. We require supporting documentation to verify household size and income, and we consider special circumstances when providing assistance.

We understand your financial records may not contain the entire picture of your financial needs. Please include any and all information you feel is applicable to your current situation.

At the end of the form, you may be asked to upload your 2022 federal tax returns. If you do not file federal income taxes, please call 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-1040) for verification of non-filing or go to IRS.gov for other information. If you are unemployed, draw social security, please provide a summary of your unemployment benefits, SSI paperwork, or financial aid benefits.

Program Information

Program
First and Second Session, Mariners, Starter Camp
Pamlico County residents and associated local schools

Parent or Guardian Information

Best number to reach you
In years. If less than one year, please put "1".
Numeric value
In years. If less than one year, please put "1".
Numeric value

Camper Information

Please select the number of campers planning on coming to Camp.

First Camper Information

 

Please list your child's school.
The swimming, cabin time, sailing, archery, making friends, being away from home?

Second Camper Information

Please list your child's school.
The swimming, cabin time, sailing, archery, making friends, being away from home?

Third Camper Information

Please list your child's school.
The swimming, cabin time, sailing, archery, making friends, being away from home?

Supplemental Information

Please submit your 2022 federal tax returns (Form 1040 pages 1 and 2 only, or 1040 EZ). If you receive Social Security disability, please provide your SSI.

If you do not file federal income taxes, please call 1-800-829-1040 for verification of non-filing, or go to IRS.gov for other information.

Tax returns are required for Overnight Camp, Family Camp and Day Camp financial assistance applications. If you are applying for the Service Professional Program, you do not need to upload tax documents.

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