Summer Camp Island facts for kids
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| Created by | Julia Pott |
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| Opening theme | "Summer Camp Island" performed by Oona Laurence, Seo Kim (sometimes), Lesley Nicol (S3, 1-4) and Sam Lavagnino (S3, 5-7) |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 72 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 11-12 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Cartoon Network Studios |
| Distributor | Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution (S1) WarnerMedia Direct (S2-) |
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| Original network | Cartoon Network (S1) HBO Max (S2–) |
| Picture format | 1080i ( HDTV) |
| Audio format | 5.1 Surround Sound |
| Original release | July 7, 2018 – present |
Summer Camp Island is an American animated TV series created by Julia Pott for Cartoon Network. The show was first announced in January 2017. It later premiered on July 7, 2018.
The story of Summer Camp Island follows two best friends, Oscar and Hedgehog. They go to a magical summer camp where strange and wonderful things happen. The first 20 episodes were shown in a 48-hour marathon on Cartoon Network and Boomerang. Later seasons premiered on HBO Max.
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What is Summer Camp Island About?
The series takes place in a world where animals act like humans. It follows Oscar Peltzer, an elephant, and Hedgehog, a hedgehog. They are dropped off at a magical summer camp.
This camp is full of amazing and sometimes weird things. For example, the camp counselors are popular girl witches. Horses can turn into unicorns, and sharks can talk! There are also yetis, haunted cabins, and even monsters living under beds. Oscar and Hedgehog have to deal with all these unusual events. They try to make their time at camp fun and memorable.
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Oscar Peltzer (voiced by Justin Felbinger, Elliott Smith, Asher Bishop, and Antonio Raul Corbo) is an 11-year-old elephant. He is best friends with Hedgehog. Oscar can be a bit shy and uncomfortable in new places. But when he decides to do something, he becomes very determined. He is very close to Hedgehog. He also tries to be smarter than Susie, the main camp counselor. Oscar is from New Jersey. He is also a magical glow worm, which means he can make good things happen when he is kind and happy.
- Hedgehog (voiced by Ashley Boettcher and Oona Laurence) is an 11-year-old hedgehog. She is Oscar's best friend. Hedgehog is usually more calm and logical than Oscar. She wants to help Oscar try new things and also wants to outsmart Susie. On every full moon, Hedgehog turns into a werewolf and joins other werewolves on the island. She has a crush on Max. She also lives in New Jersey. Hedgehog loves music, hosting radio shows, science, and magic spells.
- Susie McCallister (voiced by Julia Pott) is an anthropomorphic cat and the head camp counselor. She is a witch. Susie can sometimes be mean to the campers. But deep down, she does care and acts responsibly. Even though she looks like a 15-year-old, she is actually around 400 years old! She likes to tease Oscar and Hedgehog. Susie took Hedgehog's magic wand because she thinks Hedgehog is too new to magic and might cause trouble. She is now Hedgehog's magic teacher.
- Alice Fefferman (voiced by Charlyne Yi) is an anthropomorphic elephant and another witch counselor. She is the most powerful of the three counselors. Alice often helps Susie but is not as mean to the campers. She likes to make everything around her look cute.
- Betsy Spellman (voiced by Nikki Castillo) is an anthropomorphic horse and a witch counselor. She is the kindest of the witches. She sometimes disagrees with Susie. It is a secret that Betsy is also a werewolf. She teaches Hedgehog magic in secret. Betsy is the youngest witch on the island.
- Max (voiced by Thomas Vaethroeder and Ramone Hamilton) is an anthropomorphic bat. He is a fun and helpful kid who enjoys being with Oscar and Hedgehog. Everyone thinks he is cool because he wears his cap backward.
Other Interesting Characters
- Pajamas (voiced by Anna Strupinsky and Naomi Hansen) are Oscar's pajamas that can think and move on their own.
- Pepper Corn (voiced by Sam Lavagnino) is a panda who often carries his security blanket. He can be a bit worried sometimes.
- Lucy Thompson (voiced by Indie Nameth) is an aardvark who is also part yeti. She is very independent.
- Oliver (voiced by Andre Robinson) is a dog who is very good at music.
- Alexa (voiced by Alexa Nisenson) and Lem Mongello (voiced by Daphne Thomas) are two giraffe sisters. Alexa is athletic and protective of her younger sister, Lem.
- Dr. P. Shark (voiced by Judd Hirsch and Richard Kind) is a talking shark who lives in the pool. He is a therapist.
- Barb Goldberg (voiced by Whoopi Goldberg) is a hard-working elf and a friend to Oscar and Hedgehog.
- Howard (voiced by Mike Birbiglia) is a friendly grey monster with glasses.
- Ava (voiced by Fortune Feimster) is a black-spotted monster who is Blanche's girlfriend.
- Mortimer (voiced by Bobby Moynihan) is a bluish-grey monster.
- Blanche (voiced by Alia Shawkat) is a brown horned monster who is Ava's girlfriend.
- Melvin (voiced by Bobby Moynihan) is a small orange monster.
- Margot (voiced by Kimiko Glenn) is a purple winged monster.
- Godmonster (voiced by Brenda Vaccaro) is an elderly purple monster.
- Freddie (voiced by Cole Sanchez) is a baby blue monster.
- Paulette (voiced by Paula Poundstone) is a brown monster who works at a newspaper.
- The Sun (voiced by Melanie Lynskey) is a sun with a New Zealand accent.
- The Moon (voiced by Cedric the Entertainer) is a friendly moon.
- Monster Under the Bed (voiced by Judd Hirsch and Alfred Molina) lives under Hedgehog's bed.
- Sue Peltzer (voiced by Kathleen Wilhoite) is Oscar's mom.
- Andy Peltzer (voiced by Alfred Molina) is Oscar's dad.
- Saxophone (voiced by Elijah Wood) is a teenage yeti.
- Puddle (voiced by Ethan Maher) is a non-binary alien who falls in love with their planet's king. They later get married.
- The King (voiced by Sam Lavagnino) is Puddle's partner.
- Ghost the Boy (voiced by Caleb McLaughlin) is a ghost and Betsy's ex-boyfriend.
- Cinnamon Raisin Toast (voiced by Alia Shawkat) is a piece of toast who studies journalism.
- Popular Banana Split (voiced by Nat Faxon) is a sporty banana split.
- Jimjams (voiced by Bobby Moynihan) are Ramona's old pajamas who live with Susie.
- Oddjobs (voiced by Aparna Nancherla) is a squirrel who works as a postwoman.
- Ramona (voiced by Lesley Nicol, Isobel Chinnery, and Bella Ramsey) is an elderly sheep and Susie's friend. She lives outside of normal time.
- The Werewolf Queen (voiced by Lorraine Bracco) is a tiny grey wolf cub who leads the island's werewolves.
- Stuart Stewartson (voiced by Stephen Root) is a hairy dragon and Hedgehog's enemy.
- Butter Goth (voiced by Alia Shawkat) is a gothic butter.
- Boy Band (voiced by Ethan Maher) is a very popular music group.
- Georgina (voiced by Kate Flannery) is a beaver and an artist.
- Dungeon Doug (voiced by Justin Felbinger) is a dog and a character from a book.
- Skadi (voiced by Betsy Sodaro) is a giant who punches clouds.
- Malory (voiced by Jo Firestone) is a lizard and a witch.
- Agatha is a raccoon and a witch.
- Emma (voiced by Lesley Nicol) is a frog and a witch.
- Shortcake (voiced by Niki Yang) is an alien miner.
- Mrs. Clarinet (voiced by Frances Conroy) is a yeti music teacher.
- Fife (voiced by Jason Maybaum) is a young yeti.
- Xylophone (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson) is one of the yeti elders.
- Bassoon (voiced by Doug Benson) is another yeti elder.
- Lithophone (voiced by Keith David) is the largest and oldest yeti.
- Morris Mole (voiced by Wallace Shawn) is a mole inspector.
- Bartholomole (voiced by John Hodgman) is a mole lawyer.
- Jabberwock are creatures that can only be seen for a split second.
- Moon Dog is an alien dog that Puddle and the King ride.
- Mildred (voiced by Julia Pott) is a cat and a witch who learned to use her magic responsibly.
Episodes of Summer Camp Island
List of Summer Camp Island episodes
Where to Watch Summer Camp Island
The series first aired on Cartoon Network on July 7, 2018. It also had a special marathon on Boomerang that same weekend. The show later premiered in other countries like Canada (on Teletoon), Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and the UK. Starting with its second season, new episodes became available on HBO Max.
Awards and Recognition
Summer Camp Island has received several awards and nominations for its pilot episode and the series itself.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result |
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| 2016 | AFI Fest | Animated Short Special Jury Mention | Julia Pott (for "Pilot") | Won |
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| 2017 | Florida Film Festival | Best Short Film | Won | |
| Provincetown International Film Festival | Best Animated Short | Won | ||
| San Francisco International Film Festival | Best Family Film | Won | ||
| Best Animated Short | Nominated | |||
| Sundance Film Festival | N/A | Nominated | ||
| SXSW Film Festival | Animated Short | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Common Sense Media | Common Sense Seal | Summer Camp Island | Won |
| 2021 | GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Children's Programming | Summer Camp Island | Pending |
Images for kids
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The official logo for Summer Camp Island.
See also
In Spanish: Summer Camp Island para niños
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