The Best Summer Camp Movies for Kids

Last updated: July 17, 2025

Whether or not your child has experienced the bug repellent-filled and campfire-scented days of summer camp, kids resonate with what camp stands for: freedom, outdoor adventure, friendships forged and foes identified, and, of course, crushes and kisses. Parents will appreciate that teamwork and perseverance are emphasized as characters band together to overcome obstacles. From the original 1961 Parent Trap to cult classic Addams Family Values, the movies on this list will entertain the whole family. If you've got a kid headed to camp soon, check out our summer camp book list, too.

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Go! Go! Cory Carson: Summer Camp Poster Image

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Go! Go! Cory Carson: Summer Camp

age 4+

Likable social-emotional messages stand out in cute story.

August 4, 2020 2020 NR (20 minutes)

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It Takes Two

age 5+

Olsens in Prince and the Pauper meets Parent Trap.

November 17, 1995 1995 PG (101 minutes)

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Scooby-Doo: Camp Scare

age 6+

Spooky stories come to life in camp-set Scooby movie.

September 14, 2010 2010 NR (75 minutes)

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The Parent Trap

age 6+

Delightful remake is great for the whole family.

January 1, 1999 1999 PG (127 minutes)

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The Parent Trap (1961)

age 6+

Charming classic has some dated gender roles.

June 21, 1961 1961 G (124 minutes)

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Back of the Net

age 8+

Wholesome, feel-good story of misfit at soccer camp.

August 13, 2019 2019 NR (98 minutes)

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Camp Cool Kids

age 8+

Faith-based summer camp tale deals with bullying.

July 11, 2017 2017 NR (104 minutes)

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Camp Hideout

age 8+

Warm but unoriginal camp comedy models positive behavior.

September 15, 2023 2023 PG (100 minutes)

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Camp Rock

age 8+

Disney turns out a fun, clean, surefire tween hit.

June 20, 2008 2008 NR (98 minutes)

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Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

age 8+

Talented Disney stars boost tween-friendly sequel.

September 3, 2010 2010 NR (104 minutes)

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Family Camp

age 8+

Hilarious faith-based comedy is aimed squarely at parents.

May 13, 2022 2022 PG (111 minutes)

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Girls Rock!

age 8+

Girl-power docu has a strong positive message.

March 6, 2008 2008 PG (90 minutes)

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Magic Camp

age 8+

Tween-friendly camp-set comedy has positive messages.

August 14, 2020 2020 PG (100 minutes)

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Mr. Troop Mom

age 8+

Made-for-Nickelodeon movie is so-so but fun for tweens.

June 23, 2009 2009 G (84 minutes)

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Heavyweights

age 9+

Early Judd Apatow film makes fat camp mischievous and fun.

March 4, 1995 1995 PG (97 minutes)

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The Baby Sitters Club

age 9+

A "girlfriends" story with a great message for tweens.

August 14, 1995 1995 PG (94 minutes)

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A Week Away

age 10+

Feel-good faith-based camp musical is clean and upbeat.

March 26, 2021 2021 NR (97 minutes)

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Camp Cucamonga

age 10+

Silly but sweet '90s summer camp movie has some bullying.

March 23, 2004 2004 NR (93 minutes)

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Fred 3: Camp Fred

age 10+

Hyper teen's third movie has worthy themes for tweens.

December 4, 2012 2012 NR (80 minutes)

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Addams Family Values

age 12+

Witty '90s sequel has lots of innuendo, violent scenes.

November 19, 1993 1993 PG-13 (94 minutes)

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