Camp Cucamonga

Camp Cucamonga

Year: 1990

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: English

Director: Roger Duchowny

FamilyDramaComedy

The zaniest, most hilarious vacation ever! Standard camp shenanigans and romance amongst the counselors and the campers at a lake front summer camp.

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Timeline – Camp Cucamonga (1990)

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1

Jennifer meets Dennis on the bus and they start a romance

Several teens board a bus to Camp Cucamonga, settling into their summer journey. Jennifer meets Dennis and they quickly fall head over heels in love. Their budding romance sets the tone for the relationships that will unfold at camp.

En route to Camp Cucamonga Bus
2

Amber and Frankie acknowledge their older couple status

Amber and Frankie confirm they are dating and expect to spend more time together now that they are a couple. They talk about hanging out more while the bus chatter continues. Lindsey interrupts to keep the mood in check.

En route to Camp Cucamonga Bus
3

Cody spills soda on Max; Lindsey defends him

Cody spills soda on nerdy Max Plotkin, triggering a tense moment. Lindsey sticks up for Max by tripping Cody and standing up for him. The incident marks the beginning of Max's growing interest in Lindsey.

En route to Camp Cucamonga Bus
4

Max falls for Lindsey after the incident

The altercation leaves a lasting impression on Max, and he falls head over heels for Lindsey. His crush starts to shape his actions at camp.

En route to Camp Cucamonga Bus
5

Roger flirts with Ava; their relationship begins

On the road to camp, biker Roger flirts with fellow counselor Ava, setting up an 'apples and oranges' relationship. The unusual pairing introduces a quirky romance alongside the teens' stories.

En route to Camp Cucamonga Road to Camp
6

Arrival at Camp Cucamonga and Battle of the Bunks announced

The kids arrive at Camp Cucamonga and meet head counselor Marvin. Marvin announces the 'Battle of the Bunks,' the central camp competition that will drive many storylines.

First day Camp Cucamonga
7

Amber teases Lindsey about showers; Lindsey leaves for her bunk

Amber teases Lindsey about showers, claiming it would spoil her image. Lindsey reacts by leaving to her bunk, setting up tension among the girls as camp life begins.

First day Camp Cucamonga
8

Rap video promotes the camp; special guest visits

The gang shoots a rap video to promote Camp Cucamonga, and it becomes a surprise hit with campers. A special guest stops by the camp to check out the video and the excitement grows.

Early days Camp Cucamonga
9

Battle of the Bunks begins; Lindsey dominates female events; Frankie grows closer to Lindsey; Amber jealous

The Battle of the Bunks commences and Lindsey wins all the female activities, leaving Frankie overwhelmed. His attention shifts toward Lindsey, fueling Amber's jealousy as the love triangle intensifies.

During Battle of the Bunks Camp Cucamonga
10

Parents' letters reveal Lindsey's family situation; she runs away

The girls receive letters from their parents; Amber confiscates Lindsey's letters and reveals they are fake. Lindsey learns that her parents are filing for divorce, and she runs away in distress until the gang finds her and brings her back.

Mid-camp Camp Cucamonga
11

Baseball tournament: Max delivers a winning home run

During the baseball tournament, Lindsey hopes Max will hit a home run. Frankie offers support by holding her hand, and Max finally hits a home run to secure the win.

Tournament day Baseball field
12

Victory Dance sparks confrontations and breakups

At the Victory Dance, Amber sees Frankie with Lindsey and confronts him. Max tells Lindsey they should see other people for now, and Amber and Frankie break up.

Victory Dance Victory Dance
13

Frankie asks Lindsey to dance; they become a couple

Frankie asks Lindsey to dance and the two officially become a couple, signaling a new romance at camp. They share a moment on the dance floor that solidifies their relationship.

Victory Dance Victory Dance
14

Amber and Max become a couple

Amber offers Max fruit punch and the two also become a couple, addressing the tensions that built up. Their pairing adds a final layer of happiness to the camp's end.

End of Camp Camp
15

Max wins scholar-athlete award; Roger and Ava go official

Max is honored with the scholar-athlete award, recognizing his overall contribution to camp. Roger and Ava become an official couple, solidifying two romance pairings by the end of the summer.

End of Camp Camp

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