A Part of the Team
It's been an exciting and busy week at Camp and I'm glad that I am here to be a part of it. "Staff Training" week marks both the end of many weeks of getting Camp ready for the summer season and the...
View ArticleI Am That Mom
The beauty of being at Camp for so many years is I am now answering questions, filling in blanks and sometimes…alleviating the anxiety levels of camper moms who are either my former campers or summer...
View ArticleReflections from Starter Camp
Today marks the closing day of Starter Camp. Approximately 800 campers, ages 6-9, have packed their suitcases full and are ready (or maybe not so ready) to head for home. But as our first wave of...
View ArticleA girl at Camp Sea Gull?
I joined Camp Sea Gull in April as the new Program Director. Adjusting to my surroundings of a camp full of gentleman has been a great experience. The staff that I work with makes my transition easy,...
View ArticleWeather Update
Updated July 4 at 5:00 p.m.Our great adventure to Raleigh has come to a close. All campers and staff are safely back onsite and ready to celebrate the Fourth of July together at our joint-camp...
View ArticleArthur Doesn't Stop the Fun!
Sitting down to write a Thank You note to my sons’ counselors, I’m drawn to reflect on the 48-hours of Hurricane Arthur that will be embedded in the memories of both my boys and their counselors for...
View ArticleLasting Impression
My Grandfather, Winfree Slater, heard about Camp Sea Gull from a friend of his and he thought it would be a good camp in which to send his 8 year old grandson. The year was 1982. That, seemingly...
View ArticleSharing Camp with Others
Last summer, four of my good friends from UNC took a leap of faith to come work at Camp Sea Gull with me, without ever having been campers or counselors. Brantley, Dave, Matthew, and Will were quickly...
View Article