Pedro at Sea Gull

Pedro, the search and rescue helicopter from MCAS Cherry Point, landed at Sea Gull on Monday afternoon. The Marines gave tours of the helicopter and joined us for patriotic dinner in the Mess Hall! In the Mess Hall, they described the mission of the search and rescue team and gave advice to campers and staff about working hard and accomplishing goals.
Pedro and crew ended their Sea Gull visit with an enthusiastic fly-by, demonstrating typical rescue techniques.

Sunday Traditions

Campers sleep-in after a fun-filled evening at the dance and fireball carnival. Another free day completes the weekend. Our traditional Sunday lunch of fried chicken and singing of Sea Gull songs celebrates the beginning of a new week. We end today with Sunday Services and time for cabin and personal reflection.

Boating Skills to Campfires

Our days continue to be filled with great learning and fun activities. On sailing and motorboating, we've been using coach boats to teach our basic seamanship skills. As campers progress, the move up to larger boats and more advanced skills.

The new Green Book have encouraged campers to set those goals. Many campers are busy completing the "Alpha" rank - first ranks on all land activities.

And of course, you can't end the day without a great evening programs. This is Camp II having a World Cup themed bonfire.

An Unbelievable Wednesday at Sea Gull

Activities were full of campers setting high goals on the third full day of first session. Rank achievement was in full swing on the land and on the sea. Campers learned new skills as they checked off ranks in their blue and green books.
The Southwind, captained by Sykes DeHart, cruised the Neuse as campers learned sailing skills on our fleet of keel boats.
Grills are blazing and cheeseburgers are cooking - it's cookout night! We are gearing up for an awesome Cabin Night tonight and a great day tomorrow!

It's a beautiful morning at Seafarer

First Session is off to at busy start. Campers are learning knot tying skills and learning how to coil a line and throw a painter. Seamanship skills start today!
The boats are all checked out, the sun is shining and the lower Neuse River is sparkling. Campers are earning ranks all over the land!

Opening Day at Camp

Today campers arrived, from all over the world, for First Session. The Mess Halls are alive with energy; campers and staff are enjoying Sea Gull and Seafarer's famous fried chicken! The best summer ever has arrived!