Summer Camp-Themed Children's Books

8 wonderful reads to get excited about heading off to camp.

By Allison McDonald
Jun 25, 2015

Ages

6-13


Jun 25, 2015

Going off to summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids, but waiting for camp to start can be torture for an excited camper. Tame your children's impatience with the right book before it's time to hug them goodbye.

 

 




The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp by Stan and Jan Berenstain


Tacky Goes to Camp by Helen Lester


Cam Jansen Series: The Summer Camp Mysteries by David A. Adler


A to Z Mysteries Series: Detective Camp by Ron Roy


Spy Camp by Stuart Gibbs


Captain Awesome Goes to Superhero Camp by Stan Kirby


Froggy Goes to Camp by Jonathan London


Nerd Camp 2.0 by Elissa Brent Weissman

Do you have a favorite summer camp book? Tell us about it on Scholastic Parents Facebook page.

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