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31640
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North Carolina currently claims more than 175 camps of various types, including private camps and those operated by civic, church, educational and philanthropic organizations. A camp’s activity is also dictated by its location and outdoor environment. This article discusses the types of summer camps offered in North Carolina and things to consider, including a camp’s philosophy, emphasis, cost, staff and location.
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31693
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Camp Sea Gull for boys and Camp Seafarer for girls are two outstanding youth camps along the shores of the Neuse River. Sponsored by the Raleigh YMCA, the camps are under the direction of Wyatt and Lillian Taylor. The summer camps teach participants about coastal North Carolina, and offer activities including SCUBA diving, horseback riding, and deep-sea fishing.
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31987
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The Wilds is a year-round Christian camp and conference grounds located south of in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Operated by Hemlock Hills Christian Association, the camp aims to provide Christian growth and enrichment in a wholesome natural setting. Campers participate in Bible classes and a variety of recreational activities.
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34789
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During the 1950s, the author worked as a summer camp counselor at Camp Morehead. Primarily a boys’ camp, three weeks were set aside each summer for co-ed habitation. The author herself had attended camp during one such session where she learned to sail. Returning in college as a counselor, the author was placed in charge of sailing instruction and office duty which included running errands. Throughout the summer, campers were brought into Morehead City to visit various stores and enjoy some of the local cuisine.
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35662
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Commonly known by children, even those who never went to a summer camp, camp songs are widely known across far distances and only vary slightly.
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North Carolina Folklore Journal
(NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 22 Issue 1, Feb 1974,
p75-79
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38748
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A program put on for a Girl Scout camp focused on learning to live in and appreciate the outdoors.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 16 Issue 8, August 1952,
p16
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41238
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The FBRA is a school for middle school aged girls and focuses on outdoor activities and social/emotional learning as well as academics.
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