Books About Summer Camps · 66 titles considered

The Best Summer Camps Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about summer camps? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Drum Roll, Please

By Lisa Jenn Bigelow

A shy drummer faces friendship shifts, family changes, and unexpected love at summer camp.

320 pages· 63,618 words· Est. 9 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,000 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021

Unplugged

Kids at a wellness camp uncover strange secrets while forced to unplug.

324 pages· 62,033 words· Est. 7 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 8,569 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2019

12 Before 13

Two friends' bond is tested by new goals and friendships before a pivotal birthday.

368 pages· 68,782 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,694 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2006

Detective Camp

Three friends attend a detective camp and solve a mystery involving a stolen ring and a treasure hunt.

144 pages· 13,973 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,935 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019

Brute-Cake

Strange clues hint at monsters' return. Can the patrol reunite to save the town?

96 pages· 6,390 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 565 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

The Terrible Two Go Wild

Pranksters face off against bullies in a battle of wits in the woods.

240 pages· 27,072 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,088 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2015

Flurry of the Snombies

A group of kids at summer camp must fight for survival against monsters and a mysterious ice creature

96 pages· 6,113 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,009 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–9 · 2016

Space Camp

By Ray O’Ryan, Jason Kraft (Illustrator) · Book #14 in the Galaxy Zack series

Space camp turns chaotic. Can Zack unite his cabin mates before summer is ruined?

128 pages· 5,178 words· Est. 58 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2011

The Son of Neptune

Three demigods face forgotten pasts and deadly monsters to fulfill a prophecy that could save or doom the world.

560 pages· 116,326 words· Est. 13 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 684,569 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2012

Ivy + Bean Make the Rules

By Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator) · Book #9 in the Ivy and Bean series

A young girl creates her own summer camp with her friend and recruits other kids to join in on the fun.

144 pages· 9,330 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,800 ratings
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Summer Camps Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about summer camps for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Berenstain Bears Go to Camp

Ages 4–7 · 1982

Two bear cubs try out a summer day camp.

Little Pig Saves the Ship

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A toy ship drifts away. Can Little Pig's knot-tying skills save the day?

Arthur Goes to Camp

Ages 5–8 · 1982

A runaway camper holds the key to winning a fierce camp rivalry.

Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah!

Ages 5–+ · 1964

A camper's plea to escape turns humorous as the sun shines.

Wolf Camp

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A dog attends camp to unleash his inner wolf. Will he thrive or miss home?

My Brother Bernadette

Ages 8–9 · 2001

A boy's costume designs at camp spark unexpected reactions.

Danny and the Dinosaur Go to Camp

Ages 4–8 · 1996

Danny takes a dinosaur to camp. What could go wrong?

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Summer Camps Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about summer camps for developing and independent readers.

Captain Awesome Goes to Superhero Camp

Ages 5–9 · 2015

At superhero camp, Eugene faces a mystery: are fellow campers secret supervillains?

Hideout

Ages 9–12 · 2012

A group of kids must outsmart a villain to protect their beloved dog.

How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli, and Snake Hill

Ages 10–13 · 2013

Summer camp turns into summer school, and Rafe faces bullies with unexpected allies.

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S'More Magic

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A young witch faces unexpected challenges at summer camp. Can she navigate magic and mayhem alone?

Amelia Bedelia Makes a Splash

Ages 6–10 · 2017

A summer camp in disrepair challenges Amelia's creativity.

Out of My Heart

Ages 8–12 · 2021

A brave girl seeks independence and friendship at a summer camp for differently-abled kids.

The Court of the Dead

Ages 8–12 · 2025

A group of demigods and mythics try to coexist at a summer camp for demigods.

Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown

Ages 7–10 · 2010

A group of campers and counselors at a summer camp are terrorized by a mysterious swamp monster.

Unicorn Theater

Ages 7–12 · 2018

A young girl navigates her relationships with her best friend and her sister at drama camp

Camp Half-Blood Confidential

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Discover the secrets and chaos of Camp Half-Blood beyond the orientation video.

Hail! Hail! Camp Dragononka!

Ages 7–10 · 2006

School's out, but a greedy headmaster turns summer into a camp adventure.

Camp

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Two friends face a summer camp test that could end their friendship.

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