Parker Shanahan arrives at his new school just in time for the year-end camping trip. After a series of conflicts with his classmates and teacher, Parker leaves camp in the middle of the night. While he is gone, the rest of the group unexpectedly returns to the school, leaving Parker stranded. Parker survives despite his encounters with local wildlife and a lack of food, water, or shelter. In the process, Parker reaches a new understanding if the events and people in his life.