Moose-themed camp songs are a beloved tradition in camp settings, known for their humor, catchy melodies, and interactive, repeat-after-me style that encourages everyone to join in.

The playful lyrics, memorable choruses, and energetic refrains make these songs perfect for sing-alongs around the campfire or during group activities.

Their simple structure and call-and-response format allow campers of all ages to participate, often adding hand motions or actions for extra fun.

If you’re looking to entertain a group of kids or create lasting camp memories, moose songs are a go-to choice for lively, inclusive entertainment in any camp environment.

1. There Was a Great Big Moose Lyrics

A fun, silly children’s song about a moose named Fred who loves juice. With catchy repetition and playful lyrics, it’s perfect for sing-alongs and laughter-filled moments.

There was a great big moose! (There was a great big moose!)
He liked to drink a lot of juice. (He liked to drink a lot of juice)
There was a great big moose! (There was a great big moose!)
He liked to drink a lot of juice. (He liked to drink a lot of juice)

Singin’ oh way oh (Singin’ oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh (Way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)

The moose’s name was Fred (The moose’s name was Fred)
He liked to drink his juice in bed (He liked to drink his juice in bed)
The moose’s name was Fred (The moose’s name was Fred)
He liked to drink his juice in bed (He liked to drink his juice in bed)

Singin’ oh way oh (Singin’ oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh (Way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)

Apple, Grape or Lime (Apple, Grape or Lime)
He liked to drink it all the time (He liked to drink it all the time)
Apple, Grape or Lime (Apple, Grape or Lime)
He liked to drink it all the time (He liked to drink it all the time)

Singin’ oh way oh (Singin’ oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh (Way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)

He drank his juice with care (He drank his juice with care)
But he spilled some in his hair (But he spilled some in his hair)
He drank his juice with care (He drank his juice with care)
But he spilled some in his hair (But he spilled some in his hair)

Singin’ oh way oh (Singin’ oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh (Way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)

Now he’s a sticky moose (Now he’s a sticky moose)
Because he’s all covered in juice! (Because he’s all covered in juice!)
Now he’s a sticky moose (Now he’s a sticky moose)
Because he’s all covered in juice! (Because he’s all covered in juice!)

Singin’ oh way oh (Singin’ oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh (Way oh way oh)
Way oh way oh way oh way oh (Way oh way oh way oh way oh)

2. There was a Crazy Moose Lyrics

There Was a Crazy Moose is a traditional, fun, silly camp song about a moose doing outrageous things. With rhymes and repetition, it’s perfect for group sing-alongs.

Chorus

Singing way-oh, way oh (singing way-oh, way-oh)
Way-up, way-up, way-up way-up (way-up, way-up, way-up, way-up)
Way oh, way oh (way oh, way oh)
Way-up, way-up, way-up, way-up (way-up, way-up, way-up way-up)

The moose’s name was Fred.
He liked to drink his juice in bed.

He drank his juice with care,
But he spilled some in his hair.

Now he’s a sticky moose.
A moose covered in juice.

All his hair went stiff.
So he combed it in a quiff.

His friends began to laugh.
So he had to take a bath.

As the water went down,
Fred the moose began to drown.
Singing glug-glug-glug-glug

Now let’s all count to five.
Fred the moose is back alive.

3. Da Moose Lyrics

A playful camp-style song that humorously follows a moose’s life stages—from swimming to sleeping to becoming a zombie. Great for kids’ campfires with surprise giggles at the end.

Da moose, ‘da moose!
Swimmin’ in da water.
Eatin’ his supper.
Where did he go?
He went to sleep

Baby moose baby moose
Swimming in da water
Eatin’ his supper
Where did he go?
He took a nipper napper

Mama moose mama moose
Swimmin’ in da water.
Eatin’ her supper.
Where did she go?
She went to sleep

Daddy moose daddy moose
Swimmin’ in da water.
Eatin’ his supper.
Where did she go?
He went to sleep

Dead moose dead moose
Floating in da water
Not eating his supper
Where did he go?
He decomposed

Zombie moose zombie moose
Coming out da water
Looking for brains
Where did he go?
HE’S RIGHT BEHIND YOUUUUUU!
*Scream*

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Most Popular Moose Camp Song?

The most popular moose camp song is There Was a Great Big Moose, often called The Moose Song.

How is the Moose Song Typically Performed?

It is a repeat-after-me song, in which a leader sings a line, and the group echoes it, often with accompanying hand motions, like making moose antlers.

What Age Group Enjoys Moose Songs at Camp?

Due to their playful lyrics and group participation, moose songs are enjoyed by campers of all ages, from young children to adults.