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Summer Camp Word Search

Organized summer camps began in the United States in the 1860s, built on the idea that outdoor life was good for health. Many still run on the same mix of swimming, hiking and crafts.

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Find these 15 words

15 words, adds diagonals

  • archery
  • backpack
  • bunk
  • cabin
  • campfire
  • canoe
  • compass
  • counselor
  • hike
  • lake
  • lantern
  • smores
  • swim
  • tent
  • trail

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Words in the Summer Camp word search

Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.

tent
Portable shelter of fabric held up by poles
campfire
Outdoor fire campers gather around
hike
A long walk taken over trails or hills
lake
Large body of fresh water surrounded by land
canoe
Narrow boat paddled while kneeling or sitting
swim
To move through water using arms and legs
cabin
Small simple building where campers sleep
trail
Marked path through woods or hills
bunk
A narrow bed, often stacked in pairs
smores
Treat of toasted marshmallow and chocolate between crackers
archery
The skill of shooting arrows at a target
counselor
Staff member who leads and watches over campers
backpack
Bag with shoulder straps for carrying gear
lantern
Portable lamp used after dark
compass
Tool with a needle that points north
flashlight
Handheld electric light for nighttime
canteen
Container for carrying drinking water
mess hall
Building where campers eat their meals
sleeping bag
Padded bag you sleep inside
nature walk
Slow walk taken to observe plants and animals

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