Battle Camp Episode 1 Recap - New alliances are formed as old rivals return for a tough first challenge

Battle Camp episode 1 dropped on Netflix on April 23, 2025. The episode welcomed stars from various other reality TV shows on the platform as they head towards what the host, Taylor Lewan, describes as "summer camp." He says,

"There will be cozy cabins, campfires, and a whole lot of competition. Because these guys are playing for a massive quarter-million dollars."

The contestants are expected to go through various challenges, but there is a twist of elimination. It comes with a huge wheel in the middle of their resort, and Taylor explains,

"To be in with a chance of winning, they'll need to keep their names off this beautiful piece of machinery."

The wheel has slots for all of the contestants' names. It is a game of luck when it comes to the elimination, as whoever's name pops up has to go home immediately.

However, the Battle Camp players have a way to make themselves safe from the wheel by taking part in the "epic challenges" and winning them. Apart from that, there will be punishments upon failing, along with camp votes that will also lead to eliminations.

There are three teams of four players each in the competition, which are called Eagles, Bears, and Wolves.

During his introduction on Battle Camp, Lorezo from Squid Games: The Challenge said,

"To be very honest with you, I might have to wind my neck in a bit more. At the same time, I don't want to do that. I'm just like, I don't know. I feel it'd be spicier not to, so I'm gonna be the same as I was on Squid Games. I'm gonna be worse. Haters gonna hate. Bye-bye."

Describing the format, Taylor says,

"Throughout camp, you'll need three keys to victory. You have to be unbeatable in challenges, you have to be unbreakable in surviving punishments, and because popularity goes a long way here, you will need to be unbeatable in camp votes."

Battle Camp episode 1 recap - The first challenge

The first challenge on Battle Camp required the players to dress up in bathing suits and meet by the lake. There were four segments to the water relay race. The first one was to balance over unstable blocks and cross the path, and reach the flag.

The second phase is of strength. The members will have to pull up the heavy rope from the water to find their team's flag. The third part will test the intelligence, and the first person there will decide who will complete which of the following three equations of increasing difficulty.

The correct numbers will unlock a key that frees both your flag and the kayak of your teammate. The last part will be of speed, where a teammate will have to use the kayak and grab the last flag, take all 4 to the pole, and hoist it to win immunity from eliminations.

The Battle Camp gameplay was dramatic as the Eagles lost despite having a considerable lead. Lexi accidentally missed giving Lorezo a flag, and even though he was the first one at the pole, they could not complete the challenge. The round was won by the Wolves.

The punishment on Battle Camp, which was selected by the winning team, was meant for Lexi, Gio, and Avori. Avori won and put a huge target on her back by being the "strong player."

The wheel was then spun, and it ended on a cliffhanger as it was about to stop between Avori and Lexi.

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All 10 episodes of Battle Camp season 1 are available to stream on Netflix with a valid subscription.

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