Three boys are excited to be on their first campout in a small, local park without adult supervision. Michael, the self-appointed leader that has carefully calculated and thought through every detail of the trip, does his best to organize Frankie, who is fun-loving and implusive, and Jim, who is unconfident because of his speech impediment.
When they set off on a hike that Michael has carefully routed, Frankie cannot help but start a game of tag that ultimately separates Frankie and Michael from Jim. Both worried and anxious to find their friend, Michael and Frankie's opposite personalities clash.
Michael tries to think through their options and the best path forward while Frankie immediately goes searching for Jim. Their differences culminate in a raw, honest, and revealing argument in which accusations are made, fingers are pointed, and feelings are hurt.
Defeated, Michael and Frankie return to their campsite with the intention of getting a park ranger to help. As they walk back to camp, we can feel them thinking and processing. Michael slowly realizes that planning and thought is not everything while Frankie understands that action without intention can be counterproductive.
Shortly after arriving at their site, Jim emerges from the woods unscathed. Michael embraces him as he acknowledges internally that his controlling tendencies can lead to harm rather than assurance.
