Pamlico Sea Base

Pamlico Sea Base is a renowned high-adventure camp that specializes in sea kayaking treks, coastal c There is no set schedule or program to go by.

Pamlico Sea Base is a High Adventure Camp nestled on the banks Pamlico River. We are just south of historic Washington, NC, and are open to Scouts and non-scouts alike. The Sea Base offers sea-kayaking treks around the legendary Outer Banks; sailing programs that have everything from Sunfish to a 72' gaff-rigged schooner; and a fleet of jet skis and trek cycles. The Sea Base also offers scuba trai

ning/certification through accredited and knowledgeable instructors! Our facilities include: two rental cabins on a bluff with a magestic view of Blounts Bay, the KD Kennedy Conference Center, and of course all the equipment necessary for any extreme watersport adventure. Our goal is to provide every participant with a memorable experience that will help develop their appreciation for paddle sports and sailing, while promoting environmental awareness, self confidence and fun. We accomplish this by utilizing our fantastic facilities, our outstanding location, the Pamlico environment, a nationally recognized program, our trained and passionate staff, and once in a lifetime experiences. PROGRAMS
Below are some examples of programs that you can participate in during your weekend at the Sea Base. Read through our selection to see which one fits in your agenda and group needs. We often put together customized weekends for groups, so if you don’t see something you want, contact us and we can put together a package for you. Sea Kayaking Mini-Trek
Location: Shackleford Island, Cape Lookout Lighthouse, Hammocks Beach State Park
A small version of our weeklong summer program; crews can choose their destination and activities that they wish to participate in while on the trek. Package includes: Staff, all camping equipment, boats with needed equipment, program materials

Sailing Weekend / Sea Kayaking Weekend (Waterfront Combo)
Location: The Pamlico Sea Base
A full weekend camp out at the Pamlico Sea Base focusing on Sailing or Sea Kayaking. Units can use this opportunity to work on other advancement requirements or events that the unit may need to focus on. A staff instructor will be on hand to assist your group, be it either instruction or assistance in other program areas. This is a very flexible weekend for your group to take advantage of. Groups can choose to just enjoy the boats on the water, receive an all day instruction course, explore the unique bluffs of the Reservations water front, or whatever plan fits your needs. Package includes: Staff, Equipment, Shower house, campsite use, program materials

Kayaking BSA
Location: Pamlico Sea Base
A full weekend of learning the basic skills needed for Sea Kayaking. Sea Base instructors use ACA guidelines for kayaking instruction and US Sailing guidelines for sailing instruction. For Troops and Crews this is a great introduction to the BSA Kayaking award or Small Boat Sailing MB. Instruction will begin on Friday night at the Sea Base and continue on the water Saturday and Sunday Morning. This program can fit into any time frame that the group needs. Course may be entire weekend or just all day Saturday. Course includes Equipment and staff instructor. Pamlico Weekend Overnighter to Goose Creek State Park
Location: Pamlico Sea Base and Goose Creek
This is an ideal way to be introduced to the fundamentals of sea kayak treks. The 2.5 mile paddle across the Pamlico River places you in the perfect opportunity to explore by kayak this beautiful region of the Carolina Coast. Trip includes instructor, and equipment. Jet-Ski Weekend
This weekend at the Pamlico Sea Base introduces youth to the joys and responsibilities of personal watercraft. Following the BSA PWC curriculum, participants have a blast learning and enjoying our jet skis on the Pamlico River, Blounts Bay and Creek. Package includes instruction and jet-skis all day Saturday. Participants must be at least 14 years of age and posses a valid boater’s license. MEALS CAN BE ARRANGED FOR A SEPARATE FEE IN SOME PROGRAMS, CONTACT MATT COMPTON FOR MORE INFORMATION
ALSO PLEASE LOOK AT OUR NOTES FOR ADDITIONAL INFO!

07/03/2022

Casey is 100% guide vibes. He fixes all the boats, can teach all the things and leads from the back, cheering up and encouraging the paddlers who may be struggling. Expect to hear him humming sea shanties to pass the time on a long crossing. If you’re lucky enough to be on one of our sea kayaking trips this summer, you’ll be lucky enough to hang out with him all week.

05/01/2020

Update on Long Point Cabin area from the Park Superintendent -- The Bath House has been repaired, and a non-potable water system powered by solar has been constructed. The Bath House will be up and running once the water sample is approved and Public Health can inspect the new water system.

The Dump Station has been relocated to the Bath House area, and is open

The NPS cannot sustain the Long Point Cabins where they are right now. 20 years ago, there was over 300' of beach and dunes between the cabins and high tide. Today, there is 48' of flat sand. Extreme tides wash under the cabins, and through the camp. Hurricane Dorian destroyed almost every septic system, the water treatment building, the power building, and hundreds of feet of water and electrical lines, besides doing structural damage to several of the cabins. The NPS is not looking to do away with the cabins, but is looking at a better place to locate them that might last, and is better protected. The process will likely take two years.

Image: NPS photo. Extreme tide in Dec 2019 washes under one duplex cabin and cuts a small scarp (cliff) in the sand in front of another duplex cabin in Long Point Cabin area.

02/13/2020

Summer camp is a week-long scouting experience where Boy Scouts can earn several merit badges of their choice while camping with their friends in their Troop. This gives the Scouts the chance to take part in activities that they might normally have trouble finding such as climbing courses, archery,....

09/09/2019

Spaces are still available! The portion of the park will be opened back up beforehand too.

09/08/2019

A place so near and dear to our hearts. We will post information about helping once we have something established.

07/01/2019

Launching another great group for our Sea Kayaking trek from Beaufort this morning!

03/19/2019

Pamlico Sea Base is hiring! We still have slots remaining for High Adventure guides. For more information please reach out to either [email protected] or [email protected]

03/12/2019

Camp Scholarships Due

The East Carolina Council offers two camp scholarship programs for youth to apply towards their camp registration fees. The Croatan Lodge, Order of the Arrow also provides camperships annually. Details online. Applications can be found here: www.eccbsa.org/camping/camp-scholarships/

Francis E. Becker Eagle Scout Scholarship:
Helps pay the registration fees to national high adventure bases, National and World Jamborees, and Pamlico Sea Base. Applications are due April 1st and is open only to Eagle Scouts registered to the East Carolina Council.

Dorothy and K. D. Kennedy Camp Scholarship:
Open to any Scout registered in East Carolina Council to cover part of the cost of Cub Scout day camp, Cub Scout resident camp, Camp Boddie or Pamlico Sea Base. Based on financial need. Applications are due by April 1.

Croatan Lodge 117 Camperships:
Provides financial assistance to those Boy Scouts who could not attend summer camp without financial help. Due to limited resources, please submit only those names that sincerely need financial help. The troop must be registered to attend camp for the application to be considered. Applications are due on April 1.

11/27/2018

The East Carolina Council covers twenty counties in eastern North Carolina and delivers a strong Scouting program to youth through leadership training, new member recruitment and excellent program and facilities.
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08/10/2018

We sure hope this piece of history is found and returned!

The old wooden “Howard Street” sign nailed high to an oak tree on Ocracoke Island for the last 100 years has gone missing, and there’s a reward of more than $750 for its return. The sign, made by Stacy Howard – born in 1885 and died in 1968 — has remained at the Lela Howard …

06/28/2018

Heading out from Port Terminal in Greenville to Washington today!

Address

419 Camp Bonner Boy Scout Road
Blounts Creek, NC
27814

Telephone

+12525221521

Website

http://www.pamlicoseabase.org/

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