Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare

Scooby-Doo! Camp Scare

Year: 2010

Runtime: 72 mins

Language: English

Director: Ethan Spaulding

ComedyMysteryFamilyAnimation

The gang heads to Fred’s old summer camp for a weekend of hiking, swimming and campfire fun, but the spooky campfire legends start to feel real. As strange noises and sightings mount, Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne and Velma investigate the eerie “Camp Scare” and uncover who’s behind the haunting before the mystery ruins their summer.

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1

Arrival at Camp Little Moose

The Mystery Gang arrives at Camp Little Moose, Fred's old summer camp, to enjoy a vacation and work as camp counselors. They find the camp deserted, with only the head counselor Burt and local ranger John Knudsen present. The camp's expected visitors are absent, creating a mysterious atmosphere.

Camp Little Moose
2

Discovery of the Woodsman legend

The gang learns about the Woodsman, a cruel and violent former counselor who went insane after a prank went wrong, leaving him with severe brain trauma. This legend explains the feared presence that has come to life and scared away the children previously visiting the camp.

Camp Little Moose
3

Attack by the Woodsman

Soon after, the gang and the children are attacked by the Woodsman, revealing that the legend has become a real threat. The Woodsman appears to be terrorizing the area, escalating the camp's mysterious danger.

Camp Little Moose
4

Trip to Big Moose Lake

The next day, the group visits Big Moose Lake to enjoy the day, unknowingly encountering another legendary creature, the Fishman, at the lake. During their visit, Scooby-Doo discovers a mysterious building at the bottom of the lake.

Big Moose Lake
5

Missing equipment from Camp Big Moose

Jessica, the camp's head counselor, reports missing recreational vehicles and sonar equipment from Camp Big Moose. The gang discusses whether these could be connected to the Woodsman or Fishman, hinting at a potential plot involving technology and legends.

Camp Big Moose
6

Investigation at Shadow Canyon

Using Velma's tracking device, the gang locates the missing equipment in Shadow Canyon, discovering the sonar is scanning the lake. They split into groups to investigate, uncovering that the lake conceals an underwater town and some hidden dynamite, hinting at a plot to flood the area.

Shadow Canyon
7

Revelation of Moose Creek and the treasure

The gang learns about Moose Creek, an evacuated mining town beneath the lake, and the buried treasure of gangster Ricky LaRue, which is said to be revealed on the Summer Solstice when the sun hits the town steeple. The dynamite is intended to destroy the dam and expose the town.

Moose Creek
8

The dam explosion and flood

On the day of the Summer Solstice, the gang witnesses the dam's explosion, causing Moose Creek to be flooded. The Woodsman, having found the camp unoccupied, begins to destroy the dam completely, aiming to access the treasure beneath the lake.

Camp Little Moose / Moose Creek
9

Exploration of the submerged town

The gang explores the exposed Moose Creek, where Jessica reveals she was following Deacon. They are attacked by the Woodsman, who chases them through the town, leading to reveals about the real villains behind the spooky legends.

Moose Creek
10

Unmasking the villains

Deacon is revealed to be Babyface Boretti, working with ranger Knudsen. The Woodsman, Fishman, and Spectre are uncovered as disguises used by Boretti and Knudsen to scare the camp visitors, steal the treasure, and cause chaos for their gain.

Moose Creek
11

Confrontation and capture

The gang confronts and defeats Boretti, Knudsen, and their disguises, unmasking their scheme to steal the treasure and create chaos. They capture the villains and arrest them, ending the immediate threat.

Moose Creek
12

Camp merger and conclusion

Burt and Jessica decide to merge Camp Little Moose and Camp Big Moose into Camp Little Big Moose at Moose Creek. The gang remains as camp counselors for the rest of the summer, enjoying their role despite the chaos.

Camp Little Moose / Moose Creek
13

Post-credits haunting scene

In a post-credits scene, it is revealed that the Spectre is still haunting the camp, and its presence is not just a disguise, hinting that the true legend continues to linger and pose a threat even after the villains are caught.

Camp Little Moose

Last Updated: August 05, 2025 at 06:58

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