Movies about summer adventures: a list of films that will take you back to childhood

There are movies about adventures that are so realistic that you want to take part in them yourself. Such moments are especially vividly depicted in movies about children.

Deseret has published a list of the best summer adventure movies. Immerse yourself in the vacation atmosphere.

Moonrise Kingdom (2012)

Twelve-year-old Sam runs away from scout camp to be with Suzy. When a violent storm approaches, a group of adults sets out to find the young lovers to prevent a tragedy.

My Girl (1991)

10-year-old Vada has a strange outlook on life. Her mom is dead and her dad works in a funeral home. Children do not want to be friends with the girl, but she has a best friend. Vada's dad starts courting his new employee. Everything seems to be getting better, but suddenly a tragedy happens.

Holes (2003)

Stanley Yelnats and his family suffer from an ancient curse that has haunted the Yelnats family for generations. He is unjustly sent to a brutal boys' camp where campers are forced to dig holes under the hot desert sun every day. It doesn't take Stanley long to discover the real reason why the campers have to dig holes.

High School Musical 2 (2007)

It's summer at East High School, and the students are eager to work together at the wealthy country club owned by the Sharpay and Ryan families. The seemingly perfect plans for the summer change unexpectedly when Troy is hired for a completely different job.

Because of Winn-Dixie (2005)

After moving with her preacher father to a small town in Florida, 10-year-old Opal is in desperate need of friends. Opal befriends a mischievous dog she names Winn-Dixie. The animal helps the girl find new friends and improve her relationship with her father.

Aquamarine (2006)

Best friends Hailey and Claire find a mermaid at the bottom of their beach club's pool. The cheeky sea creature Aquamarine wants to prove to her father that love exists. With the help of her new friends, she can find true love.