Can you share a really scary summer camp story?

There is a scary summer story about an old lighthouse on an island. A keeper was once alone there during the summer. He started to notice that every time he climbed the stairs to the top of the lighthouse, he heard footsteps following him, but when he looked back, there was no one there. One night, he saw a handprint on the window of the lighthouse that was wet, as if someone had just put their hand there. But he was all alone on the island. The strange happenings continued until he finally left the lighthouse, vowing never to return.

One really scary camp story is about a group of campers who heard strange howling noises at night. They thought it was just a wild animal at first. But then they saw a pair of glowing eyes in the dark. As they huddled together in fear, they heard heavy footsteps approaching. They were too scared to move. Eventually, the noises stopped and the eyes disappeared. They never found out what it was.

The unknown makes a summer camp story scary. For example, strange noises in the woods at night. You don't know what's making those noises, could be an animal or something more sinister.

One night at summer camp, we were told to stay in our tents after dark. But I heard strange noises outside. I peeked out and saw a shadowy figure moving between the trees. It was really tall and thin, and it seemed to be gliding rather than walking. I was so scared that I quickly zipped up my tent and hid under my sleeping bag until morning.

Once, around a camp fire, a group of friends heard strange howls. As the night grew darker, they saw a shadowy figure in the woods. It moved closer, and they could feel a cold chill. One of them shone a flashlight, but the figure vanished. Then, they heard scratching on the tent. Terrified, they huddled together until morning.

At a summer camp, there was a legend about a girl who drowned in the lake long ago. One night, a camper named Tom heard strange splashing sounds coming from the lake. He peeked out of his tent and saw a figure in a white dress by the water's edge. It was the girl from the legend. Tom was so scared that he ran back into his tent and hid under his sleeping bag until morning.

Once there was a haunted house on the outskirts of a small town. People said that at midnight, strange noises would come from it. A curious teenager decided to explore it one night. As he entered, the door slammed shut behind him. He heard whispering voices and saw shadowy figures moving. He tried to run but felt as if something was holding him back. He finally managed to break free and ran out, never to return again.

There was a summer camp near a lake. One time, a group of campers went canoeing. As they were in the middle of the lake, they heard strange splashing sounds that seemed to be coming from all around them. Then, they saw what looked like a large, dark shape moving under the water. They quickly paddled back to shore, terrified.

Sure. At a summer camp once, we had a talent show. One boy was going to do a magic trick. He said he'd make a coin disappear. But when he tried to pull it out of thin air, he accidentally threw his wallet instead and it landed right on the judge's head. Everyone burst out laughing.

The isolation of the camp in a remote area is a big factor. If it's deep in the woods or far from civilization, it gives a sense of being cut off and helpless. For example, if something bad happens, there's no immediate help available. Another element is the unknown history of the place. Maybe there were accidents or strange events in the past that create a spooky atmosphere. Also, the night time in a summer camp can be scary. The darkness, the sounds of the forest animals, and the quietness all add to the fear.