8 Must-Watch Summer Camp Movies for Girls’ Nights

There’s nothing quite like the magic of summer camp—the laughter around a crackling fire, the scent of pine in the air, and the joy of simple adventures under the sun. Even if you can’t escape to the woods this month, you can still capture that nostalgic, carefree feeling from the comfort of your own home.

This month, I’m challenging our community to add a little camp spirit to one of your weekends by watching at least one of these iconic summer camp movies. Each film is packed with charm, friendship, and that unmistakable sense of adventure—perfect for sparking inspiration and helping you romanticize the final days of summer.

So grab a cozy blanket, make some popcorn, and let’s step into the world of camp together! If you want to join PINCK CAMP, subscribe here and we’ll send you an email with everything you need for our virtual camp!

Get in the ‘Summer Camp Spirit’ with movies that bring the outdoors in!

The Parent Trap
1998 - Family/Comedy
A heartwarming family comedy about identical twin sisters, played by Lindsay Lohan, who meet for the first time at summer camp and secretly switch places to reunite their long-divorced parents. Full of charm, mischief, and nostalgic moments, it’s a feel-good classic about love, family, and second chances.
Troop Beverly Hills
1989 - Family/Comedy
A fun, feel-good comedy about a glamorous Beverly Hills housewife, played by Shelley Long, who takes on the unlikely role of Wilderness Girls troop leader. With designer outfits and a high-heel approach to camping, she leads her quirky troop through hilarious adventures while proving that there’s more than one way to rough it in style.
Dirty Dancing
1987 - Romance/Dance
Set in the summer of 1963, Dirty Dancing follows Frances “Baby” Houseman, a sheltered young woman who falls for charismatic dance instructor Johnny Castle while vacationing with her family at a Catskills resort. As Baby becomes Johnny’s dance partner, she’s drawn into a world of rhythm, rebellion, and romance, challenging everything she thought she knew about herself and the world around her.
Troop Zero
2019 - Family/Comedy
In rural 1970s Georgia, a quirky and determined young girl named Christmas Flint dreams of life beyond her small town. When she learns of a chance to be part of NASA’s Golden Record, she forms a misfit scout troop to win a talent show and make her voice heard in space. Heartfelt, funny, and full of charm, Troop Zero is a celebration of friendship, individuality, and big dreams.
The Baby-Sitters Club
1995 - Family/Comedy
Based on the beloved book series, The Baby-Sitters Club follows a group of best friends who run a summer day camp while navigating the ups and downs of growing up. With big ideas, bigger personalities, and plenty of heart, these girls prove that friendship and teamwork can handle just about anything.
Cadet Kelly
2002 - Family/Comedy
When free-spirited teen Kelly Collins is suddenly enrolled in a strict military academy, her colorful world is turned upside down. Struggling to fit in, she clashes with rules, routines and the tough-as-nails cadet captain. But with heart, humor, and a little sparkle, Cadet Kelly learns how to stand tall, stay true to herself, and rise to the challenge.
Holes
2003 - Family/Adventure
Holes is a family adventure film about a young boy named Stanley Yelnats who is sent to a juvenile detention camp called Camp Green Lake. There, the boys are forced to dig holes every day in the hot desert. Stanley soon discovers that the digging is connected to a long-lost treasure and a mysterious curse affecting his family. The movie blends mystery, friendship, and adventure as Stanley and his friends uncover secrets and find redemption.
Heavyweights
1995 - Family/Comedy
Heavyweights is a comedy about a group of kids attending a summer weight-loss camp. When a fitness-obsessed and over-the-top new camp counselor takes over, the kids band together to take back their fun and stand up to his strict rules. It’s a funny and heartwarming story about friendship, self-confidence, and being true to yourself.
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