Summertime, Vacations and Camp

Summertime, Vacations and Camp

It’s that time of year again where the summer heat is beating down and there’s nothing better than taking a vacation or holiday to get away from it all. There have been plenty of movies dealing with summertime, family vacations and camping misadventures. What are some of these memorable films?

Addams Family Values (1993)

Wednesday (Christina Ricci) and Pugsley (Jimmy Workman) not only have to deal with a new addition to their family in the form of baby brother Pubert (Kaitlyn and Kristen Hooper) but there’s also the new nanny, Debbie (Joan Cusack). When Wednesday and Pugsley discover that Debbie has ulterior motives, she convinces Gomez (Raul Julia) and Morticia (Anjelica Huston) to send the pair to summer camp. Will camp ever be the same?

American Pie 2 (2001)

After being away at college for a year, Jim (Jason Biggs), Oz (Chris Klein), Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas) and Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas) decide to rent a beach house for the summer. With Stifler (Seann William Scott) along, they may get more than they bargained for.

Dirty Dancing (1987)

Love is in the air in “Dirty Dancing”. When Baby’s (Jennifer Grey) family stays at a summer resort, she finds herself falling in love with the dance instructor, Johnny (Patrick Swayze).

Friday the 13^th (1980)

Who said summer movies had to be all fun and games? Years after the drowning death of Jason Vorhees and the murders of two camp counselors, Steve Christy (Peter Brouwer) decides to reopen Camp Crystal Lake. But the new camp counselors are being murdered one by one.

The Great Outdoors (1988)

The only thing that Chet (John Candy) wants is a peaceful vacation with his wife Connie (Stephanie Faracy) and kids. Things turn chaotic when Connie’s sister Kate (Annette Bening) arrives with her obnoxious husband, Roman (Dan Aykroyd).

Jaws (1975)

A Great White terrorizes the waters off of Amity Island at the peak of tourist season. Steven Spielberg directed this summer classic that stars Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss and Robert Shaw.

Johnson Family Vacation (2004)

Nothing seems to go right when the Johnson family hits the road. “Johnson Family Vacation” stars Cedric the Entertainer, Vanessa Williams, Bow Wow, Solange Knowles and Gabby Soliel.

Meatballs (1979)

Summer camp hasn’t been this crazy in a long time, especially with head counselor Tripper (Bill Murray) in charge. Will the camp be able to win the Camp Olympics this year?

On Golden Pond (1981)

Katharine Hepburn and Henry Fonda won Academy Awards for their portrayal of Ethel and Norman, an elderly couple who own a cottage on the lake. During their summer visit, Norman develops a friendship with Billy Ray (Doug McKeon), the step-son of his estranged daughter, Chelsea (Jane Fonda).

One Crazy Summer (1986)

John Cusack, Demi Moore, Bob Goldthwait and Curtis Armstrong all starred in this 1986 comedy. When Cassandra (Moore), a struggling musician, faces the risk of losing her home, her friends come up with an idea to enter a prestigious boat race.

R.V. (2006)

When Bob Munro (Robin Williams) takes the family on an R.V. trip to the Rockies things go awry when they meet the Gornickes. “R.V.” also co-starred Jeff Daniels and Cheryl Hines.

Recess: School’s Out (2001)

This animated movie featured the voices of Dabney Coleman, Melissa Joan Hart and James Woods. After finishing 4^th grade, T.J. (voice of Andrew Laurence) is left alone when his friends go to camp. But, when something strange happens at the seemingly closed school, it’s up to T.J. to get his friends and help save the day.

Seven Year Itch (1955)

Everything is fine when Richard’s family goes away for the summer. But his imagination runs wild when a new neighbor moves in. “Seven Year Itch” starred Tom Ewell and Marilyn Monroe.

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)

Four friends decide to keep in touch with each other over the summer by sharing a pair of jeans that fits each of the girls perfectly as well as the adventures that each one has encountered. The movie starred Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Blake Lively and Amber Tamblyn.

Summer School (1987)

In order to keep his tenure, Mr. Shoop (Mark Harmon) must not only teach a class of miscreants but each student also has to pass summer school. When Shoop makes a series of deals with each student, will they keep their end of the bargain? “Summer School” also starred Kirstie Ally.

Vacation (1983)

Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is determined to get to Wally World. With wife Ellen (Beverly D’Angelo), son Rusty (Anthony Michael Hall) and daughter Audrey (Dana Barron) in tow, nothing is going to stop him. Three sequels were created from this classic movie including 1985’s “European Vacation”, 1989’s “Christmas Vacation” and 1997’s “Las Vegas Vacation”.

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