Summer Is for Kids
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Jackson
- Original Title
- Summer Is for Kids
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 12m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Jackson
Sydney Newman
Department Leadership Roster
Stanley Jackson
Director
Sydney Newman
Producer
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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?
The principal cast of Summer Is for Kids includes John Drainie.
When was Summer Is for Kids released and how long is it?
Summer Is for Kids was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 12m.