While every part of summer camp is amazing in its own way, there might not be a more special moment than the evening hours huddled around the campfire or the giggles and shushes after lights out!
If you want to make sure you’re a hit at summer camp, it can never hurt to have some summer camp jokes in your arsenal.
What’s funny changes over time, but some jokes are a pretty sure bet, no matter when they’re told. That’s why I’ve been sure to include a little bit of everything in this list, including:
- Classic, timeless jokes
- Contemporary laughs
- Summer-themed jokes
- Jokes for younger kids
Ready to chuckle (or at least groan)? Let’s get laughing!
The Role of Humor in Camping
Sleepaway camps can be a pretty scary experience, especially if you haven’t been away from home often before.
However, everyone feels better after a joke. That’s one of the reasons jokes have such a strong foothold at camp—they make everyone feel better!
Making friends is also one of the most rewarding experiences at camp, but it can be a struggle as well.
Jokes can help break the ice and start a conversation, regardless of nervousness or differences. Swapping summer camp jokes over the campfire is a classic tradition as well!
Classic Summer Camp Jokes: Old but Gold
These jokes might not be fresh, but they’ve stuck around for a reason!
1. What do bears call campers in their sleeping bags?
– Burritos!
2. Did you know you can’t jump any higher than your tent?
– Yeah, because tents can’t jump!
3. Do you know why you can’t run in a campground?
– You can only run because it’s past tents!
4. What did Oliver Twist say in his camp?
– Please sir, may I have s’more?
5. What do trees always remember to bring to the lake?
– Their swimming trunks!
7. Did you hear the joke about the skunk that went camping?
– Oh never mind; it really stinks.
8. What did the ocean (or lake) say to the campers?
– Nothing; it just waved.
9. What do you have when you have three sleeping bags in one hand and three tents in the other hand?
– Really big hands!
Campfire Chuckles: Contemporary Laughs
Old jokes are always fun and classic for a reason, but it’s always a good idea to have some more modern ones up your sleeve as well.
These jokes are sure to be a hit with kids (and adults) who are down with the times!
1. Why aren’t (name of camper’s, like “Scouts” etc.) allowed video games?
– Because they’re always camping!
2. Did you know we’re not allowed on social media because of last year’s campers? They were meant to build a fence around the campsite, but they were using their phones too much and couldn’t get it done …
– Yeah, I guess their posts just weren’t good enough
3. (Pt.2) They tried again later you know, but they still didn’t get away with it…
– (Why?) Because they were just reposting!
4. Why did the cellphone go on vacation?
– It needed to charge its batteries!
5. What’s a TikTok star’s favorite movie?
– Lilo and Stitch
6. How do you make sure that your s’more is ready for social media?
– Use insta-gram crackers!
7. Why did the influencer go to summer camp?
– For the views.
8. What’s a frog’s favorite music service?
– Spot-a-fly!
9. My mom made me bring so many books to camp so I would read more…
– Apparently Facebook doesn’t count
10. What kind of games do you play if you can’t play video games?
– Bored games.
Sizzling Summers: Hot & Humorous Summer Jokes
If some of the camping jokes are a little too specific, summer-themed jokes are a good backup! No matter who your audience is, they’re all there in the summer sun with you!
1. Knock, knock.
Who’s there?
Gladys. Gladys who?
– Gladys summer!
2. What’s a ghost’s favorite summer treat?
– I -scream
3. Do you know that fish never get to go on summer vacation?
– Yeah, they’re always in school!
4. What do bunnies do to cool off in the summertime?
– Have a hopsicle!
5. What do you call a snowman on summer break?
– Mr. Puddle!
6. What’s brown, hairy, and wearing sunglasses?
– A coconut at the beach!
7. Why is the ocean salt water?
– Because pepper water would make you sneeze!
8. What’s black and white and red all over?
– A zebra that forgot its sunscreen!
For a Captive Audience: Longer Summer Camp Jokes
Feeling comfortable? Here are some longer camp jokes. Make sure to extend or change them to add funny details from your day and inside jokes!
1. A moth walked into a dentist’s office and eventually got called in to see the dentist. The dentist asked the moth what was bothering him. “Well”, said the moth, “I was on the bus on my way to summer camp, and I realized I forgot to bring any sunscreen or my swimsuit, and I even forgot my sleeping bag! By that time it was way too late to turn the bus around, so I just sat there worried and hoped there would be extras at camp to go around.” (Here, talk about the moth going through whatever happened on the first day of camp.) “Luckily, I was able to get what I needed, and I had a really good time.”
“I’m glad it all worked out”, said the dentist. “Camp sounds like fun, but is there something bothering you about your teeth?”
“My teeth?” said the moth. No, I don’t even have any teeth.”
The dentist is confused and says, “Oh, well, what brings you in?”
“Oh,” says the moth, “the light was on.”
2. Oh yeah, I have a joke! Here goes: You know my least favorite part of camp? It’s the waiting. When I went this year, there were just so many lines. Getting ready to board the bus? Wait at the bus line. When getting sports equipment, wait in the equipment line. Oh, it’s dinner time? Wait in the dinner line. And don’t even get me started on the bathroom line. Honestly, the only good part about it last year was the end-of-camp party. Sure, I had to wait to get s’mores in the snack line and wait to request a song in the song line, but when I went to get a drink… there was no punch line.
3. Have I told you guys the story about my uncle’s wedding last summer? It was a real disaster. Yeah, my uncle’s a funny guy; he grew up on my grandparent’s farm, and more than anything, he loved tractors. I mean, he really loved them; he loved watching my grandad drive his tractor around, and he collected toy tractors in all these different colors and brands. When he was old enough, he saved up for his first job and finally bought a tractor of his own. But just after that, he met my aunt in the little town near the farm. It was love at first sight; he fell head over heels for her. There was a big problem, though: she did not like tractors. Like at all. He really liked her, though, so even though he was sad about it, he got rid of all of his toy tractors, tractor posters, and t-shirts, and he even sold the brand-new tractor he had just bought.
Over time, as they were dating, it seemed like he forgot how much he loved tractors because he loved my aunt so much. After just a few months, he proposed, and they married in the summer. The wedding was a lovely affair; the ceremony went really well; the bride looked beautiful; and my uncle looked so put-together and handsome that you would never guess he was a farm boy at heart.
But the problem started when the food was being served at reception—the kitchen caught fire! It was chaos; they managed to put it out pretty quickly, but smoke was pouring into the hall, and all of the guests were coughing and leaving. My uncle was so amazing, though; he just went into the kitchen, got all of the smoke, and funneled it straight outside. It’s amazing what ex-tractor-fans can do.
Tiny Tents, Big Laughs: Kid-Friendly Camp Jokes
While all of these jokes are appropriate for all ages, they might go over the heads of some younger kiddos! Here are a few that are sure to get massive giggles out of the littlest of campers!
1. Knock knock
Who’s there?
Interrupting cow.
Interrupting cow w —
MOOOOO!
2. What do you call a fish with no eyes?
– Fsh.
3. Why did Mom (or councilor) throw butter out the window?
– They wanted to see a butterfly!
4. Where is a cow’s favorite place to go on the weekends?
– To the mooovies!
5. What animal don’t you want to play cards with?
– A cheetah…or any big cat, really. I don’t want to name names, but one of them is always a lion.
6. What do you call a puppy in the summertime?
– A hot dog!
7. What do you call a pig that knows karate?
– A pork chop!
8. What do you call a fly with no wings?
– A walk!
9. What does lightning wear under its clothes?
– Thunderwear!
10. Why did the boy put peanut butter on the road?
– There was a traffic jam!
Conclusion
I hope these jokes have given you an idea of some friendly and funny camp humor.
Remember: the best thing about trading summer camp jokes is the trading; it’s important to take turns and listen to other people.
If your joke doesn’t land, that’s okay! Laugh it off, and try again.
Make sure to stick to light-hearted jokes that don’t make fun of anyone; after all, summer camp is a place to make friends and make sure everyone feels included. Now, get out there and share some laughs!