Summer Is for Kids (1949)
A child spends two weeks in a summer camp at Muskoka, Ontario. This short film presents a delightful portrait of a young boy's sojourn at summer camp. In idyllic mid-century fashion, two weeks at a Muskoka summer camp are presented as a welcome respite from the congestion of an urban area. From the preliminary scramble for the upper bunk in the cabin to exploring in the woods, cooking food over a fire, and—most exciting of all—passing the beginner's swimming test, Roger's camp adventures are full of joy, camaraderie, and learning.
Director: Stanley Jackson
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: August 18, 1949
Cast
- John Drainie - Narration (voice)
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stanley Jackson
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Summer Is for Kids about?
- A child spends two weeks in a summer camp at Muskoka, Ontario. This short film presents a delightful portrait of a young boy's sojourn at summer camp. In idyllic mid-century fashion, two weeks at a Muskoka summer camp are presented as a welcome respite from the congestion of an urban area. From the preliminary scramble for the upper bunk in the cabin to exploring in the woods, cooking food over a fire, and—most exciting of all—passing the beginner's swimming test, Roger's camp adventures are full of joy, camaraderie, and learning.
- Who directed Summer Is for Kids?
- Summer Is for Kids was directed by Stanley Jackson.
- Who stars in Summer Is for Kids?
- Summer Is for Kids stars John Drainie.
- How long is Summer Is for Kids?
- Summer Is for Kids has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Summer Is for Kids?
- Summer Is for Kids is a Comedy film.
- Where was Summer Is for Kids produced?
- Summer Is for Kids was produced in Canada.