Saturday 14 September 2013


One of the first images that come to mind when one pictures a kids summer camp, is that of a group of children gathered around a bonfire on a starlit night; singing, clapping, dancing and having a great time. Camp songs are a dime a dozen. From the ever-popular 'Boy Scout song' 'Boom Chicka Boom' to the legendary Kenny Rogers country number 'The Gambler', there is a huge pool of camp songs to choose from. The best thing about such songs is that it doesn't really matter what you sing, as long as it is in sync with the mood of the evening and has all of them joining in and having a good time. Therefore, not only do you find popular songs and country music numbers regularly being sung at camp music nights, but at times you also witness the live making of some hilarious original compositions and even some funny remixes! On that note, here are some enjoyable camp songs for not only children, but grown ups too.

List of Camp Songs
  • Clementine
  • O, Susannah
  • Peanut, Butter and Jelly
  • Bingo
  • She'll Be Coming 'Round the Mountain
  • If You're Happy
  • Everywhere We Go
  • Billy Boy
  • Ging Gang Gooly
  • Princess Pat
  • Bananas, Coconuts and Grapes
  • Old MacDonald
  • He's Got the Whole World
  • John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt
  • Kumbaya
  • Cotton Eyed Joe
  • I've Been Working on the Railroad
  • Down by the Bay
  • This Little Light of Mine
  • This Land is Your Land
  • Old Dan Tucker
  • 99 Bottles of Beer
  • Chumbara
  • Alice the Camel
  • Swing Low Sweet Chariot
  • Redemption Song Bob Marley
  • Hotel California The Eagles
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads John Denver
  • Let it be The Beatles
  • Cats in the Cradle Cat Stevens
  • Leaving on a Jetplane John Denver
  • Ring of Fire Johnny Cash
  • American Pie Don McLean
  • Mrs. Robinson Simon & Garfunkel
  • Heart of Gold Neil Young
  • Michael, Row the Boat Ashore Bob Gibson
  • Blowin' in the Wind Bob Dylan
  • Hallelujah Leonard Cohen
  • In the Ghetto Elvis Presley
  • Africa Toto
  • Banana Boat Song Harry Belafonte
  • Maggie May Rod Stewart
  • Take it Easy The Eagles
  • Working Class Hero John Lennon
  • California Dreamin' The Mamas and the Papas
These were some camp songs, many of which can be enjoyed on the guitar, if you can play one. Enjoy the camp and have a great time!

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