Camp 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.

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
• 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
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!