Bug Juice facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bug Juice |
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| Created by | Douglas Ross J. Rupert Thompson |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 60 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer(s) | Douglas Ross Greg Stewart J. Rupert Thompson |
| Producer(s) | Laura Z. Thompson |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Evolution Film & Tape |
| Distributor | Buena Vista Television |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | February 28, 1998 – October 15, 2001 |
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| Followed by | Bug Juice: My Adventures at Camp (2018) |
Bug Juice was a fun reality show on Disney Channel. It first aired on February 28, 1998. The show followed about 20 kids as they spent their summer at a summer camp. You got to see them work together, try new activities, and make new friends. The name bug juice is a funny camping term for a super sweet drink, like Kool-Aid, that camps often serve.
A new version of the show, called Bug Juice: My Adventures at Camp, was announced on August 4, 2017. It started on July 16, 2018.
About the Seasons
Season 1: Camp Waziyatah
The first season of Bug Juice took place at Camp Waziyatah in Waterford, Maine. This camp has been around since 1922! The season showed two different camp sessions, each lasting four weeks. Season 1 first aired on February 28, 1998.
Many kids and counselors were part of this season. They learned about camp life, faced challenges, and formed friendships.
Season 2: Camp Highlander
Season 2 of the show moved to Camp Highlander in Horse Shoe, North Carolina. This season had three different camp sessions. It premiered on March 5, 2000.
Just like in the first season, many new campers and counselors joined the show. They shared their experiences, from exciting outdoor activities to learning how to get along with new people.
Season 3: Brush Ranch Camp
The third season of Bug Juice was filmed at Brush Ranch Camp in Tererro, New Mexico. This season also had two four-week sessions. It started airing on June 3, 2001.
More kids got to experience summer camp life on camera. They showed what it was like to live away from home, try new things, and grow as individuals.
Episodes
How Many Episodes?
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | ||
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| 1 | 20 | February 28, 1998 | 1998 | |
| 2 | 20 | March 5, 2000 | July 16, 2000 | |
| 3 | 20 | June 3, 2001 | October 15, 2001 | |
Each season of Bug Juice had 20 episodes, making a total of 60 episodes across all three seasons.
Season 1 Episodes (1998)
The first season started with "Camp Waziyatah" on February 28, 1998. It ended with an episode called "Scrapbook."
Season 2 Episodes (2000)
Season 2 began with "Your Adventure Starts Here" on March 5, 2000. The final episode for this season was "Goodbye, Highlander," which aired on July 16, 2000.
Season 3 Episodes (2001)
The third season kicked off with "Welcome to Brush Ranch Camp" on June 3, 2001. The last episode, "End of Brush Ranch," aired on October 15, 2001.
Where Was Bug Juice Shown?
The show first appeared on Disney Channel in 1998 and ran until 2001. After that, it wasn't shown again for a while. It came back for a short time in the summer of 2004, when episodes from the first season were shown every night. The very last time Bug Juice aired was on August 20, 2004.
In 2006, Disney put short clips from the first season on its website. This let viewers watch small parts of the episodes online.
Bug Juice was also shown in the UK on Channel 4's The Bigger Breakfast.
The New Bug Juice Show
On August 4, 2017, Disney Channel announced they were bringing Bug Juice back! The new series is called Bug Juice: My Adventures at Camp. It was filmed at Camp Waziyatah, which is the same place where the first season of the original show took place. The new show premiered on July 16, 2018.
See also
In Spanish: Bug Juice para niños
