A kid who is supposed to have disappeared is named Scott Murphy. Scott Murphy was a writer for "The Howler", "School Spirit", and "Four Eyes". Another name over the mantel is Todd Rossi, a character from "School Spirit" and "Full Moon Halloween".
The title for this book two-part episode is based on Camp Nowhere (1994). Allison Mack, who plays Charlotte, had previously starred in it.
With the exception of Russell, whose last name was changed from Franklin to Buckins, all the main characters had last names added for the episode. Erin's, Janzen, was used after one of the show's producers and writers, Naomi Janzen.