# Camp Songs for Kids

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Published: 2009-11-24T20:39:18
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Camp songs for kids are an inseparable part of kids’ camps and campfires. In any case, what’s a campfire without song and dance? So, on that note, here are some campfire songs for kids.

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 for kids 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 camp songs and campfire music 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 everybody 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 children as well as grown ups.

## Classic Camp Songs for Kids

Interesting List of Camp Songs for Kids

Here is a list of enjoyable camp songs for kids:

-   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
    
-   ## Guitar Campfire Songs for Kids and Grown-Ups
    
    Swing Low Sweet Chariot Guitar Campfire Songs for Kids and Grown Ups For those who like playing the guitar, I’m sure you would be interested in a few acoustic guitar campfire songs. On that note, here are some of them:
    
-   _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
    

## Other Popular Campfire Songs

Other Popular Campfire Songs

Here are a few more songs which are quite popular at camps and campfires:

-   _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 for kids which are equally enjoyed by elders as well. For your benefit, here are a few more things to do at a bonfire

that you can make use of, the next time you are at a campfire. Enjoy the camp and have a great time!