Camp (2013) - full transcript

Hey!

What?

I cut my arm.

Told you

to stay in your room.

But I've been in there ever sin...

- Shut up and just leave me alone.

That's what you get

for not listening.

I'm going out.

Hey mom!

What?

You know what today is?

I don't have time

for your games right now

But mom, It's a really special d...

- Dammit Eli!

You got blood all

over everything in here.

Mom, I didn't mean t...

- How many times...

do I have to tell you

to stay in your room?

Now stay in there here

or so help me!

Mom, wait!

Mom?

Dad!

What's up man?

How are you doing?

Good.

Hey, look at you.

Where's your mom at?

Out.

Out. What's that mean?

Where'd she go?

Hmm.

Skank owes me money.

What, no booze

for your old man?

Hey dad.

Hey kid.

Know what today is?

I do buddy.

It's Friday.

It's alright. I know where

your mom keeps her cash.

Where is it?

I, I don't know. I...

Where'd she put it?

- I, I don...

Don't mess with me kid.

Where's the money?

It's, it's right here.

Don't lie to me boy.

Where's the rest of it?

That's all I found!

- That's all you found?

I swear!

- You swear?

No son of mine

is gonna lie to me.

No!

I knew he was gonna

take that money.

He's not usually alone

for this long.

It's not like this happens

all the time.

It was my friend's party...

Social worker's gonna meet you

in the ER at Providence. - Okay.

Is he gonna be okay?

Seems pretty tough.

I think he'll be alright.

February 24th.

Today is his birthday.

Happy birthday, kid.

He can't go to the hospital.

I don't have insurance.

You're late.

- So, I'm the boss.

Well, it wasn't easy

getting these seats, boss.

Okay, so who's the target?

Margaret Summerfield.

Summerfield.

The oil Heiress.

Her portfolio lost 20 percent last year.

Probably not to happy with Lavallee.

Lavallee?

Seriously?

That guy's a dinosaur.

You know what happens to dinosaurs?

They die.

They went extinct.

- No, they died.

Soft spots?

Kids! - Seriously? She couldn't be into

like saving the whales or something?

Ms. Summerfield, good evening.

How are you?

Hello.

I heard Lavallee lead you astray

on renewables this year.

Oh yes. Renewables were

going to be the next internet.

I warn my clients

to stay away from them.

Seems Lavallee's gotten a bit lazy.

He's following fads.

Mr. Matthews,

I really don't think I...

So, um, which of tonight's charities

are you involved in Ms. Summerfield?

My church, St. Andrews,

Sponsors a summer camp

for foster kids.

Wait, Ken.

Isn't that the camp you're

volunteering for this summer?

You are going to be

a camp counselor?

Um, yeah. I am.

I love kids.

I do. And it's actually gonna be

the first summer...

that I'm volunteering

at the camp.

I just find it to be

of importance...

to take time for the

things in life that matter.

It's so nice to meet someone

in this business who realizes...

that there are more important

things in life than money.

It sure is.

We don't have room

for another boy.

Why do you do this to me?

Yeah, this is Tammie.

I noticed in your

church bulletin...

that you're looking for

more male counselors...

for camp this summer.

My boss is really looking for a way

to give back to the community.

I'm hoping it's not too late.

I believe his mother goes to your church.

Great! Yeah, um, what's his name?

Ken Matthews.

She does.

Beverly Matthews.

You know, he'd have to work

with a bunch of really rough kids.

Oh, he loves kids.

Adores them.

Well we will send over an application

and a background check.

He's already

missed the training...

so he's gonna have to

read the manual on his own.

I will make sure

he'll read every page.

Okay good.

Talk to you soon.

Ken.

Excuse me a second. So I got

the kids from Locustwood here?

Aha. Word about this one.

History of attacking other kids.

Dad has a restraining order.

Mom just died of an overdose two weeks ago.

That's why

I asked him to come.

Well, I just hope we don't

have to send him back.

Have faith Bonnie.

Have faith.

I know.

Okay.

Sam, it's good to be

back at Pine Lake?

Definitely

No, no. Look, she needs

to know I'm at camp.

Her camp. Otherwise, this

whole thing's a waste of time.

Hey, Katelyn, I gotta go, alright?

Alright.

Hi there. I'm looking for

the camp director, Tammie.

You don't recognize me,

do you?

Tammie Parker, Bridgepoint High.

Class of '99.

Oh, I should remember you.

Well...

Wait, wait, wait.

Tammie Parker? Wow.

You used to be so, um...

Fat?

- Yes. No.

What I meant to say was

you look great.

You didn't read the manual?

I skimmed it, yeah.

But then you missed the part about

no cell phones or personal vehicles.

Weren't you really into cars?

Like, the only girl in auto shop?

Yeah, weren't you supposed to

be like a big rock star now?

Yeah, well it looks like things turned

out just fine for me, doesn't it?

Why didn't you meet us

at the church?

No offense, but I'm not

gonna ride up on the bus.

Don't jerk me around, Ken.

You're here to do a job.

You're looking at the

counselor of the year, okay?

Sam.

Reporting for duty.

This must be our new recruit.

And this is one of

my best counselors.

He's a retired Army Sergeant.

He has a healthy respect for the rules.

This is Ken Matthews.

He's our new counselor.

Show him the ropes?

Yes ma'am.

Glad to meet you.

Grab your bag, soldier.

Let's do it.

Are you sure

this is our cabin?

Yeah, spruce cabin.

We sure lucked out.

It's one of the nicer cabin's up here.

- Nicer?

Yeah, it's real close

to the bath house.

We got the best shot at the hot showers

before the water heater runs out.

Wow.

Fantastic.

Plus, they did a better job

of sealing this one off.

So, we won't get so many

of the critters inside.

Critters?

Tarantulas, snakes,

the occasional rat.

Rats?

I ate one of those in basic.

Tastes like chicken.

That was a joke, soldier. A joke.

Hey, Samuel.

These kids.

- Yeah?

They're not normal. Right?

You didn't read

the manual?

No I'm good.

A bunch of namby pamby stuff,

if you ask me.

Here's

what you need to know.

You're not the foster parent

or the caregiver.

You're not the teacher.

You're just here to help the kid

have fun for one week.

Easy enough.

It's really not

that hard if...

You leave your life behind

and you focus on your camper.

Hey, Kaitlyn,

what's up?

We got a nibble

from Summerfield.

Alright,

let's seal the deal.

So let's not forget

who's amazing idea this was.

Make it happen,

alright?

I want a raise.

Don't let Tammie see that.

Come on, I'm gonna

show you camp.

Little R and R

before the craziness begins?

Yeah, I'm definitely

a fan of that.

Pete here's an airline pilot

most of the year...

but this week

he's in charge of the pool.

Right on man.

Swimming already?

Yeah, I like to open the

pool for the counselors...

before the kids

get here.

Great idea.

I used to be a guard myself in high school.

- Really?

Yeah, yeah.

Alright, I'm gonna go

get my trunks, I think.

So what I'm thinking is...

Hey, no cell phones.

- I'll just take it and put it over here.

Hey,

give me that back.

Oh you girls wanna play?

Let's play.

I don't think that soldier

really knows what he's gotten himself into.

Where did you find

this guy?

Just keep an eye on him

for me.

Eat up. Only goes

downhill from here.

This is better than the chow

they gave us in Baghdad.

He's joking, right?

It's amazing what you'll eat

when you're hungry.

Hey Everyone!

Glad to see you're back.

These kids have had

rough lives...

and this is our opportunity

to share our hope with them.

Couple of

quick reminders.

There are no cell phones

around the kids, Lacee.

All these new smartphones...

They're just a temptation

for the kids to steal them.

Bonnie, dress code.

- Okay.

One piece bathing suits

or cover-ups, ladies.

I don't wanna see

any of that cleavage or crack.

Lacee.

Alright, so without

further ado...

the moment we've been waiting for...

camper assignments.

Tammie?

Alright. We've put a

little bit of information...

about each camper

on the back of the card.

Keep them with you as a reference.

- Redford!

What's the big deal with Redford?

- Thinks he's an alien. Great kid.

Alright, we're dismissed!

Go get your cabins ready.

We're gonna have

a good week!

Alright guys. I can't believe it's

already been a year. Right?

Ken!

Come here,

we're gonna say a prayer.

Hold on, let me call you back.

Let's pray that God helps us be a blessing

to the kids this week, right?

Not a praying man, Ken?

Not exactly, no.

Well, you might be

by the end of this week.

You're gonna love camp!

There's a pretty good chance

that my friends...

the ones from out there,

are gonna come.

You mean aliens?

Like in Beasts vs. Aliens?

They're disgusting.

Loser.

Go away.

What are you gonna do?

Bite me like a girl?

If I bite you, they'll

send me back, retard.

Who you calling a retard?

Don't make me use the

Vulcan death grip on you.

You kidding me?

There's camp!

This place has a pool?

Here they come.

Here they come.

Redford!

Hey, good to see you.

Hi!

- Hi, are you Bella? I'm Bridget!

Can we go swimming?

Yes!

I've been missing you. I've been

missing you so much!

Bella!

- Elizabeth!

Are they sisters?

- Yes. Different foster homes.

They only get to see each other

at camp.

Hi. Are you Maribel?

Yeah.

I'm your counselor, Lacee.

That's why I have this sign

with your name on it, silly.

Oh, yeah! Silly!

Let's go get you unpacked.

Are you ready to have a great week?

Yeah, come on!

How was the bus ride over?

Was it fun?

Hey, what's your name.

Eli.

Hey Ken.

Ken, this is your camper.

Yo! Kid,

what's up, my man?

Screw you.

What the hell was that?

Looks like you got

a runner, soldier.

Is anybody

gonna do anything?

We're wondering

the same thing about you.

Pick it up, double time!

Hey. Kid!

Hey, honey, come on.

Let's get off the bus.

Where are we?

Honey, we're at camp.

What is that?

They must not have told her

where she was going.

Oh. Sweetheart,

you don't have to be scared.

Camp is a place

for kids to have fun.

Come on.

I'll walk with you.

Come on, let's go

have some fun, okay?

He might be trying

to contact the mothership.

I don't think so, Red.

Hey, get down from there.

Come on!

Hey! Kid, you can't just

run off like that, okay?

I'm your counselor, do you

know what that means?

It means you have to listen to me

and do what I say. Okay?

Alright, let's go unpack.

Kid, do you understand me?

I have a name.

Everyone has a name.

So?

I hate you.

Look you're really

starting to push it.

Okay?

- Eli.

I'm Samuel.

This is my buddy Redford.

Redford's been up here,

what, like 3 times now, Red?

Yes, sir.

Tell you what.

We can go unpack now, or...

we can go see the stump first

and unpack later.

The stump? Really?

Sweet!

What do you say soldier?

Fine, whatever.

Come on.

And here, camper's have been writing

their names on it for over 25 years.

My name's on it 3 times.

One for every year

I've been to camp.

Isn't it awesome?

I wouldn't go

straight to awesome.

You can tell how old it

is by counting the rings.

There's this thick

one up here.

Probably from when the tree got burnt

during the second invasion from Talus Prime.

You're weird.

Thanks!

Hey guys,

I see you found the stump.

And you must be Eli.

Welcome to camp.

You gonna sign your name?

My counselor says

my name isn't important.

Okay.

Hey Redford,

nice to have you back.

How has your year been?

Sad to report no word

from the mothership yet.

Lame! - What are you talking about kid?

That is quality entertainment.

Thanks you guys.

We're gonna be doing a lot of singing

this week, so I hope you're ready.

Remind me to tell you a story about

this guy who was taken from his family.

He was in and out of prison,

but God had a special plan for his life.

And he ended up working

for the King of Egypt.

I was taken from my sister.

My dad's in prison.

Is this the Joseph in the bible?

I think we have some

announcements right now.

So, would you guys help me welcome

Ms. Tammie, our fabulous camp director?

First the rules.

Oh, we only have two.

Be safe, and have fun!

And please do come

to my tea party.

Tea parties

are for girls.

Well, then I guess the girls

are gonna get all the cookies.

Samuel, how are we gonna get cookies?

- We'll work something out.

Oh, and a reminder, the variety show.

I wanna see all your talents on the stage.

Stupid kids. They don't have talent.

- Hey, be nice.

I think, um,

I think that's it, right?

The pool!

Swimming!

Swimming!

- Pool! Pool!

What?

I can't hear you.

The pool, That sounds like fun.

- Lame.

You're joking, right?

Oh! Okay.

Swimming!

Yes, lifeguard Pete and I decided there's

not gonna be any swimming this year.

What do you think lifeguard Pete?

- Hmm.

Go to your cabins and put your suits on!

The pool is open!

Let's go guys!

Hang on Redford, I got your

sunscreen right here buddy.

Alien snot, sweet! Doubles as a shield

against photon rays. Let's go!

Did you forget

your swimsuit, stupid?

No!

I just

don't wanna swim.

What's your problem?

You don't know how to swim?

I can swim.

What are you? Afraid of

the water? Little chicken.

Shut up!

- Bock! Bock! Bock!

Shut up!

I know why you really don't

wanna go swimming.

That's enough, Amigo.

Come on, lets hit the pool.

Sissy!

- Turd!

Look kid, It's alright that you're afraid

of the water. I was just teasing you.

I told you I'm not afraid of water.

Stop saying I am.

What's your problem?

You.

Funny.

Find your swim trunks, lets go.

- Don't touch me!

Look, all the other kids are down

at the pool having a good time.

Don't wanna miss out on that,

do you?

Go to hell.

Get your swimsuit on now

and lets go.

You're serious kid?

Alright guys listen up.

There's only one way to get this arm band.

You have to swim all the way across the

deep end without any help whatsoever.

So, who's gonna be the few, the brave?

Who's gonna join the ranks of

Pete's Ultimate Camp Swim Club?

You can do this.

I'm not sure.

I will be cheering for you

the whole way.

But what if I don't make it?

- You totally will.

You are so strong, and I will be waiting

for you on the other side when you finish.

Ready?

You're not gonna let me drown,

are you?

Not in my pool.

Now, on the count of three.

Okay, Bella.

Ready?

One.

Two. Three. Yeah!

Go Bella!

Come on Bella!

Yes! Yes! Ooh!

Welcome to Pete's

Ultimate Camp Swim Club!

I've never won

anything before.

I am so proud of you!

You got it girl!

Hey Ken.

- Hey.

For the free planets

of the delta quadrant!

Oh my gosh!

You got it.

- I almost made it.

Just keep working on it with Samuel.

You'll get it.

Where's Eli?

- I told him to stay at the cabin.

What?

- You left him alone?

The kid spit on me, okay?

Whatever.

There you are.

Hey, the three of us need to have a talk.

- Fantastic.

Someone here

needs to apologize.

It's me.

I really wanted you to come to camp, Eli,

but we were short a counselor.

So, Ken, even though he doesn't know

how to be a good counselor...

He came up to fill in.

It's okay,

I always get screwed.

Okay.

So how about this?

No spitting, stick together,

and camp will be great!

Fine.

I hear there's a kickball game

happening.

Why don't you two go down

and play together before dinner?

Don't leave him

alone again.

Alright Redford. Let's get

on base buddy! Let's go!

Who's up?

Oh, I think it's me!

Kick that sucker to Zenith!

Nice!

5? You're Up!

Eli's up!

Alright Eli!

Come on!

Out!

- What the hell, I was safe!

Sorry Eli, you were out.

Come on. No big deal.

You were out.

Figures you would take their side.

Who's counselor are you anyway?

Get off the field, kid.

I told you, you were out.

Even your counselor says so.

I'm gonna count to five

and you better be down here.

Do you understand me?

I know

how to count to five.

Well alright then.

Here we go.

One. Two. Three. Four.

Five!

- Fine! Stay up there.

See if I care.

I got all night.

Hey soldier.

Serellian Wamba Beast Liver!

Yes! I'm starved!

Kid, you can't run off

like that, okay?

I was hungry.

Wow! You swam all the way

across the deep end?

Isn't she awesome?

Hey, I want one of those.

Sorry kid. Only brave little boys who can

swim and obey their counselor get one.

Hey, maybe you should trade

your phone in for one.

The one you've been texting on

all day?

Give it up, kid.

Come on, get me one!

What kind of a stupid

counselor are you?

Look, you want

an arm band?

You have to swim, okay?

Can't believe I have to put up

with this food for the next four days.

Bon apetite!

They look like alien brains and fingers

mashed up all together!

That's disgusting.

Can I have some?

Did you look through

your other bag?

Like three times!

Man, where is it?

Hey Samuel, here to relieve you.

- Jimbo.

Well, as soon as you guys get settled in

your bunks, we can start the story time.

Sweet!

Do you have any UFO stories?

Hey, kid, what's that whole mess

you're making up there?

Alien defense.

I don't want them sneaking up

and sucking out my intestines.

I see.

Ready for a story now.

Here it is!

It's in Eli's bag, he took it!

Whatever, you probably

just put it there.

Why did you take it?

- He's always taking stuff at Locustwood.

Not again, man.

I am getting tired.

Let's go soldier,

double time!

Is it safe to come out yet?

There we are, said

Mrs. Puddleduck, good as new.

She opened the shutters and let

the warm sunlight spill into the cozy room.

Charlotte could smell the roses

growing in the garden just below.

Mrs. Puddleduck looked

lovingly at Charlotte and said...

Just come to me everyday and

let me remind you how much I care.

Alright, story time is over.

Time for bed.

No, no! I don't

wanna go to bed.

Can we read

another story, please?

No, we're gonna have

a long day tomorrow.

You've got to get some sleep.

Come on, into bed!

I'm not tired, can we

go for a walk, Bridget?

Please?

You almost fell asleep

on the floor Bellie Boo...

and I can barely keep my

eyes open myself. Come on.

No, no! I don't wanna go to bed.

Let's stay up, please, please!

It's okay, It's okay Bella.

Bella, It's okay.

Bella, you're safe here.

You're okay.

Nothing is going to hurt you.

He'll come here too.

He will.

Bridget, can you move

your bed next to hers?

Um, yeah.

How about that? Look, she's gonna

put her bed right next to yours.

Look how close. Better?

My magic blanket!

Magic blanket?

Almost forgot that I brought it.

Okay.

My great grandmother made it.

It's pretty.

Come here.

My grandma made this,

not only with stitches and cloth...

but with all of her love.

Here.

Read what it says.

Now I lay me down to sleep.

I pray the Lord my soul to keep.

Guard me Jesus through the night

and wake me with the morning light.

You know, I don't really use it that

much anymore. You wanna borrow it?

Really?

- Mmm.

It is magic.

Leave me alone.

I give up.

Ken. Go!

These are the only shoes they sent Gabby

up with, and they're two sizes too small.

I let her borrow

my flip flops.

I'll have Pete go in to town first thing.

Size?

Five.

So it begins.

Yeah.

Sam.

- Randy took Bryce's stuff over to Cabin 5.

What'd the nurse say

about the bite?

Thankfully,

it didn't break the skin.

What about those two?

What are you thinking?

I hate to admit I was wrong.

I should have known.

Eli's social workers wanted us to

send him back if he got violent.

I'm gonna have

to send them both back.

Give them one more day.

I can't risk the

entire camp for them.

Look Sam, a lot

can happen in a day.

Then he runs again, yeah.

Yeah, I think she gave me

the worst kid here on purpose.

Hey, I got to go but as soon as you

get that meeting, let me know.

Okay? Alright, bye.

So, how was your first day?

Thanks for the troubled kid.

What's wrong with him?

Nothing.

Nothing?

Is there anything here

but junk food?

There's some apples in fridge.

- Excellent.

So, what's up with your freak kid?

Robert.

Redford.

Yeah, seriously?

What's that kid, like 10 years old?

He is already in some need

of serious therapy.

You know...

I wonder if these kids here

wouldn't benefit more...

from a bunch of psychs

rather than us. Right?

The first day

can be pretty hard.

Yeah, no kidding! My kid had me run

probably 20 miles around this place today.

It's gonna take a month's worth

of chiropractic work to fix my neck.

Hey Randy, how long did you say

you've been doing this again?

Three years.

Glutton for punishment?

You know, I thought you had the worst kid

but obviously Tammie has it out for me.

You know what I think?

- Time to go!

Hey man,

take it easy!

Don't easy me! Now you listen

and you listen good, maggot.

You may be good at making money

in your pretty little office...

but I have been

to hell and back.

I've killed in service and I've watched

my buddies bleed to death from lED's.

Camp is a walk in the park compared to war,

you non-contributing zero.

When I think back to my army days

it gets me all worked up.

Believe me, when your under fire in a war

zone, you think of the oddest things.

Wayne was the only person who

told me he loved me, ever.

Wayne?

My counselor, from this camp.

I was a mean,

violent, nasty kid.

Hated everyone,

especially Wayne.

Must have bit him

like 20 times.

When I left camp,

he told me he loved me.

And I spit on him

when I got on the bus.

Tried to find him

when I got out of the service.

He had died

the year before.

Never got a chance to tell him:

Thanks for changing my life.

So, I don't care if you don't

like the food, or me, or camp.

You will figure out a way

to be a good counselor to that kid.

You get me?

Figure it out.

How many times do I have

to tell you to stay in your room?

No mom, no!

Ken!

Who the hell is calling me at 3am?

What do you want?

Dad?

Eli? What are you doing?

Where are you?

I'm at camp at Pine Lake.

Camp?

What are you doing at camp?

I don't know.

They made me come here.

My counselor's awful and the

food is worse than Locustwood.

Alright, don't worry.

I'm coming to get you.

No dad. Never mind.

I'm okay, I'm fine.

I said

I'm coming to get you!

No dad, no.

What time is it?

- Time to get up, princess.

Eek! Call that beauty sleep?

You might wanna try something else.

Eli, rise and shine soldier!

Where's my phone?

You're not supposed

to have a phone.

Funny kid.

Have you seen it?

No.

Are you sure

you haven't seen it?

Oh, here it is.

I thought I plugged it in.

Check your messages later.

We've got to get moving.

Redford,

if you don't get up...

we're not going to make it to

Muddy Creek before breakfast.

Muddy Creek!

Crawdads!

That's right, soldiers. The early

bird gets the... crawdad!

Does he really have to strip

right here in front of everyone?

Where else

is he gonna change?

I'm not changing

till everyone leaves.

That might be a problem, see, cause we

can't leave until you change clothes.

Seriously kid,

we're all boys.

It doesn't matter if we see each other

in our underwear.

Eli, come on.

Hold on a second, Sam.

What do you think?

Fine, whatever.

Alright then.

Hurry up. Come on.

Find your pants.

All the good fishing spots

are right out here.

There's gonna be some really great

crawdads right over there, okay?

If you're waiting for it to dry

it's gonna be a long wait.

If you find any leeches,

soldier, you let me know.

Leeches? Seriously?

They'll be attached

to your toes.

Leeches, great.

Oh, looks like you got one soldier!

That's what I'm talking about.

See this crawdad, they look like these

creatures I've seen on my home planet.

This is your home planet, stupid.

No it isn't.

I'm from Zenith.

Don't call me a liar.

You've insulted Zenithians

for the last time!

Hey, come on guys!

Good one, Ken!

I like the new look!

Oh, you haven't heard?

Mud does great things

for your complexion.

Come on down,

I'll show you.

No, no.

Thanks, I'm good.

Are the crawdads biting?

Oh yeah, they're definitely

some kind of alien creatures.

They like raw meat.

Oh bacon!

- I've never seen so much bacon!

So, Bella and I are gonna go

to aunt Tammie's tea party.

What do you think, kid?

Wanna join them?

What?

- The tea party's for girls.

Right.

Eli, wanna go swimming today?

I already told you,

no swimming.

Hey, the water's

not gonna hurt you.

Besides, you know, it's hot out.

Take a dip... - No swimming, okay?

Okay. Okay, mister party pooper.

We'll just stay in the cabin

all day and do nothing.

Sound fun?

Turn it off, put it away, keep it away.

Look, I've got an important prospective

client. It could be worth a lot, so...

Okay. Well, remember Eli, your camper?

He's important too.

I know.

I'm aware I suck at this, okay,

but I'm trying to do better today.

We did the whole

get in the mud thing.

You're mean to him.

He's mean to me.

He's ten!

- So?

Put the phone away...

and maybe you'll be able

to keep track of your camper.

Remember? We've got to

stick together, alright?

Sure sounds like the kids are having

fun over there at the pool?

You know, I used

to be a lifeguard.

It would be like you had

your own personal lifeguard.

I told you,

I'm not afraid of water.

You know, that's sure

what it sounds like to me, kid.

I'm not a liar!

I hate you!

Here, let me help you.

No, no, no, not like that. Can't you...

I've just never

done it before.

It's not that hard.

Can't you just take the arrow and...

I've never done it before.

Neither have these

kids either, okay?

You know what,

just forget it!

Wow!

I wanna ride the bikes!

We can ride the bikes.

Let's go check it out.

No we can't.

- Sure we can. Look, there's plenty left.

Look, there's a purple one right there, you

want that one? It looks about your size.

I don't know how.

What do you mean?

They said

I'm too fat to ride one.

Gabby, do you know what today is?

What?

Today's the day, you're gonna learn

how to ride a bike!

Really?

- Aha. Let's go!

Can we grab that one please?

Alright, come on.

Got it?

Alright, you got this.

Gabby. You're okay?

Gabby!

I'm okay!

- Oh, good.

Can I try again?

- Of course you can, come on!

Look, kid. I didn't mean to...

- Whatever, okay?

Okay, okay.

You don't wanna swim.

You don't like archery.

You don't wanna go

to the tea party.

What would you

like to do instead?

Shoot, anything.

I'm up for it, tell me.

I wanna go

to the other side of the lake.

I don't think

they allow that, kid.

Why don't we do something

back here at camp instead, okay?

Figures.

You said it but you don't mean it.

That's not fair

and you know I...

You said it!

You just lie

like everyone else.

We should go back

to the cabin now.

Look what I got!

Made from alien skin.

Pretty sure he swallowed half the pool

but he made it!

Hey, let me see that.

No, it's mine!

- Hey.

Not a nice way to treat

your fellow soldiers.

Can we just go back

to the cabin now?

I hate it here.

Back to the cabin.

Figures, I get the kid wants

to do something we can't even do.

He wants to hike

a mile away.

Where?

Come on. Looks like we're

going for a hike now.

Why don't you try

to talk to him?

Yeah, I don't really feel like going for

a hundred yard dash again, but thanks.

Why do you think

he runs?

Because he likes

being a pain?

Try again, soldier.

Man, all I know is

he's testing my patience.

He is testing you to see if you give

a damn, because no one else does.

How is it going?

I just wanna get away

from that stupid camp.

Yeah, no kidding.

I think you're right about the tea party.

That would be pretty lame.

Sounds lame. What do they

even do there anyway?

I don't know.

We'd have to go to find out.

They do have treats though.

Yeah, but you've got to dress up.

Girl stuff.

It sucks not having

an arm band.

Yup. Gotta get into that pool.

You know, you could really get me one,

if you wanted to. You suck.

Hopeless.

You know what, kid?

Finally! The mothership

has come back for me!

Take me home!

Take me home!

These mountain storms

pass really quickly.

It'll be sunny again

tomorrow.

That's the closest the

mothership has come yet.

Sucks, soldier?

They'll come back for me,

someday.

Why don't we check our mail?

Hey, did I get a letter from my dad?

Got something here

from Tammie for you.

No thanks.

Alright, here you go Bella.

Here you go Maribel.

You can open those, Maribel.

I'm saving them.

You'll get more tomorrow,

go ahead and read them.

I don't like reading.

Don't like reading?

Everyone likes

reading their letters.

Lacee.

Maybe she's not

that good at it.

What?

Reading.

Oh.

Maribel, can we talk?

What grade are you in at school, sweetie?

My mom, my mom didn't

like taking me to school.

I have an idea.

Can I read your letters to you?

Dear Maribel...

You rocked it on the

kickball field today soldier.

You can be on my team anytime.

Sergeant Sam.

Read this one.

Dear Maribel...

You are so much fun

to hang out with here at camp.

Tomorrow, we get

to do the tea party.

You are going to be so beautiful

in one of the dresses.

I can't wait to see

which one you pick.

I am so lucky to have you

as a camper this week.

You wrote that one!

Yeah, I did.

Do you wanna read more? - Yeah.

Red, turn that thing off

and go to sleep soldier.

I can't find

my alien band.

You're not supposed

to take it off.

It was itchy

Here it is!

No, wait! That one's not yours.

I found it.

What do you mean, you found it?

Wait a minute.

You took my alien band

because it's made of alien skin...

and you wanna be

an alien, like me.

Admit it.

Look, there's no such things

as aliens, you freak.

Guys!

No mothership, no Zenith, and we eat

spaghetti for lunch. Not alien guts.

No one is ever coming for you.

Never, ever, ever.

Hey, what are you doing?

Hold this, sweetie.

How do you feel?

I've had worse.

Well, you certainly took it like a champ.

Samuel, is it true?

What's that?

The aliens aren't coming for me.

Hey, you don't give up hope.

You hear me?

Don't give up hope.

You and these stupid arm bands.

Why can't you stop taking

what's not yours?

I didn't.

Oh really?

Well, somehow it magically ended up

on your bed then. I wonder how.

Nothing to say?

Yeah, figures.

You know, with all your running

away and stealing things...

you are making me look

like a bad counselor.

That's because

you are a bad counselor.

No, you know what?

You are bad, you.

Let me exp...

- Just wait here.

So when do I go back?

We can't have kids

beating the other kids up.

Do you understand?

Ken hasn't been

the best counselor?

Ken's the worst counselor ever.

Okay. Tell you what.

I'll give you a second chance...

if you think you can give

Ken a second chance.

Okay.

Good. Come on, get in bed.

Up. Up, up, up.

Ms. Tammie?

Yup?

Will you tell Redford

I'm sorry.

I will.

Goodnight Eli.

Well, when's he going back?

- What?

When is he going home?

- Shh! Ken.

Is that

what you want?

Tammie, If we're not careful

I may end up...

we may end up getting sued

by Redford's parents.

What parents? His dead mom

or his drug dealer dad?

You know, look.

You can't just throw out

right and wrong okay?

The kid has broken every single rule

and there needs to be consequences.

In Eli's world, right and wrong, they

tend to get a little bit muddled.

And if the adults in his life can't tell

the difference, how can we expect him to?

Alright. So forgive me if I have a

little bit of compassion here.

But please,

don't you worry.

Nobody's gonna complain that

Eli's counselor doesn't give a care.

I am trying to care, Tammie.

But that kid

is totally screwed up.

I can't do this.

I mean, how do you

like a kid like that?

You just have to find

one thing to like.

Just one thing.

And pray for him.

All these kids

could use our prayers.

Alright, okay.

Well, for example...

there's one thing

I like about you.

Really?

Porsche Carrera 4.

330 horsepower.

0 to 60 in 5.2 seconds.

Be still my beating heart.

Nice. Girls don't like boys,

they like cars and money.

Okay, goodnight Ken.

Goodnight.

And Joseph told his brothers,

who had sold him to be a slave...

that what they meant

for evil...

God used for good

for his entire family. Amen.

Well, my friend Pete has an announcement

to make. So Pete, would you come on up?

Great news!

Yesterday at the pool...

four more campers joined

the hundred year tradition...

of Pete's Ultimate Camp Swim Club!

So, if the club is 100 years old,

how old does that make you?

Please stand and

raise your bands high!

Way to go guys!

Really good!

Can you get me one of those arm bands?

- You know I can't.

Buy one, steal one. You could do it

if you were a good counselor.

Come on, I wanna

show you something.

We can't just leave.

Who's gonna stop us?

It's great just knowing I'm a part of

God's family, playing under the sun.

This is your car? No way!

- Yes way.

You wanna get in it?

- Yes!

Come on.

Hop in, dude.

Whoa!

How did you get this?

Well, I didn't steal it,

or trick someone.

I worked really hard for it.

If you want something bad enough,

you'll do almost anything for it.

You really want that wrist band, right?

- Yeah.

Look, I may be a lousy counselor,

but I am a great swimmer.

And I can teach you to swim across

that pool faster than anybody.

But, I don't wanna swim.

Yeah, yeah, yeah and you aren't

afraid of water, blah, blah blah.

We only have

a few days left here at camp...

and it's gonna take time for me

to teach you how to swim.

So what are we gonna do?

Eli.

Let's be honest.

We don't really like each other

or get along too well, do we?

But there is one thing

I like about you, dude.

You're a fighter.

A real fighter.

And if you really want that wristband,

you're gonna have to fight for it.

Whatever is keeping you out of the

water... you've got to fight it.

Hey. Give me your towel.

Just go for it.

On three we jump in

together, okay, Eli?

Okay.

One. Two. Three.

Come here.

Come here.

Whoa!

Fancy.

The tea party is this afternoon.

That's what I hear.

Did you know?

You know... about Eli?

I try not to think about

their past too much.

I focus on a hopeful future.

Hey you! You were awesome

in the pool today!

I think you won, like,

every chicken fight?

Hey, why are you wearing that dress?

I'm gonna a tea party.

I know, I know,

it's just for girls.

Okay, well we are off.

Enjoy your tea party.

- I shall.

Hey, do me a favor.

Hold on to this for me.

Come on!

- Eli, wait up buddy!

We totally dominated that pool.

That was so awesome.

You see, I told you

it would be fun.

How was I supposed to know?

First time in a pool.

Hey. Come on.

What do you wanna do now?

Cookies do sound good right now.

I wish I didn't have to get

dressed up for that tea party.

My lovelies, thank you for

coming to my tea party. Welcome, welcome!

You all look beautiful!

Bella, you look absolutely

smashing in that dress.

Thank you Miss Tammie.

And those flowers in your hat,

they are marvelous.

Thank you for noticing.

You ladies all have

such great manners.

The gardener just has...

We heard you had good tea?

A little birdie told us

this is a black tie event.

You look dashing!

Please sit, join us, join us!

Hello, ladies.

Ladies, let's have a toast, shall we?

To our first gentlemen tea guests.

Now remember our manners.

When in doubt. Pinkies out.

Cheers.

To the ladies.

Mmmmm. Delicious.

What do we owe

the pleasure of your company?

Oh, we're here for the cookies.

Oh, please!

All of them!

Go! Go! Go!

Operation cookie rescue!

Leave no cookie behind!

All of them! All of them!

Let's go!

I'm gonna get you, Redford!

Feast on the spoils of our ravages!

Who got the most girls? Who got

the most girls? I think I did!

Hey, Miss Tammie.

Way to go! Yeah!

Whoa!

Go on, kick your feet, kick your feet.

You got it, you got it!

You're doing it!

Ladies, we have mail.

Bella, something for you. Maribel.

You did a great job on the swim test.

Welcome to the club, Lifeguard Pete.

And we have one here for Tammie

from Porsche.

Who's Porsche?

Obviously Ken.

Ha, ha, ha. Well, I don't

know, but let's find out.

My heart throb Tammie,

Let's go for a ride.

We can ditch that guy named Ken

who normally drives me.

With all my horsepower, Porsche.

Gabby, let's hear one of yours.

Yeah!

Hey Gabby, I hear you're gonna sing

for us tomorrow at the variety show.

So excited to hear your voice, James.

You're singing in

the show tomorrow?

Yes.

- And it's gonna be awesome!

Camp is awesome, my counselor is cool!

Is it a 5 of diamonds?

He's got everyone there, in his hands.

He's got everyone,

everywhere in his hands.

He's got the whole

world in his hands.

What a great show! Do we

wanna have some more fun?

Yes!

We have one more act and I'm pretty

sure you guys are gonna love it.

You see, one of our camp

counselors this week...

is actually a very

talented musician.

In fact, he was in a real rock band.

Ken?

You were in a rock band?

A long time ago.

Where did you get those?

Your mom donated them to the

church rummage sale, come on!

I didn't tell her

she could get rid of them!

Come on you guys, you want to hear

some rock and roll or what?!

Yeah!

Ken! Ken! Ken!

Are you gonna play?

Sure looks that way.

Just promise not to run away

if I suck, alright?

Just pretend

you're back in high school.

Alright, as long as you do the same.

- Oh I will.

Oh, hush up!

One, two, three four.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

How did you get to be a drummer?

Well, umm..

Okay.

So, I always wanted a drum set.

Ever since I was like, this big.

And, um, my parents

didn't like the drums.

And I got really mad.

At my dad mostly.

And when I was twelve...

my dad, he died.

I never met my parents.

My dad's in prison.

Life doesn't always work out

the way it should, I guess.

But, before my dad died...

he did get me these drums

as my birthday present.

That is a sweet birthday present.

Yeah, they're pretty cool, right?

For a while, I was angry

at my dad for dying.

I played the drums a lot then.

I practiced to much

the neighbors actually...

called the cops on me

for making too much noise.

I guess I was trying to prove

something to myself.

To my dad.

My father never told me he loved me.

But he got me these drums.

Right?

Well, enough out of me.

Hey, you guys ready to rock?!

Yeah!

You really got these for your birthday?

Yep.

I hope I get a birthday present someday.

What do you mean?

You never got a birthday present before?

My mom said

I never deserved one.

Wow, um. That's lame.

Tell me about it.

Why are you here?

Well, um.

- It's for her.

Who's her?

- Tammie.

Oh, that her.

She's a severe hottie.

You think so?

Out of your league.

Yeah, you're probably right

- Hell, yeah, I'm right!

You know, um...

It's not important

why I'm here.

What matters...

What?

What matters is that

I'd be your counselor any day.

Hey, you wanna try these out?

Really?

- Yeah, take the sticks.

It's real easy. You cross your right hand

over your left hand. Okay, here you go.

One, two. One, one, two.

Take a stab at it.

Not bad, man. Not bad.

You know my mom is dead?

Like your dad?

No, I didn't know that.

She was the meanest person.

She never let me go

out of my room.

She wanted to be

with her boyfriends.

She made me hide

when they came over.

She didn't like it when I talked

to other kids. She hated me.

Well, I hate you mom, I hate you!

Hey, hey, hey. It's okay.

Hey' it's okay.

He's just a little upset.

Hey Eli.

The other kids are making s'mores.

Wanna come get some?

What are s'mores?

Oh they're just the

most delicious dessert.

All marshmallows and

chocolate all melted together.

They're really quite exquisite.

Sure.

- Come on.

Yeah, yeah, go on, go on.

I wanna go for the armband tomorrow.

Yeah. You're gonna get it.

No problem.

I, I have to help out with

the s'mores, but um...

this is for Porsche.

Are we gonna get in

trouble being out here?

I won't tell if you don't.

So, you were pretty obsessed

with me in high school?

I mean you did buy my

old drums from my mom.

Your mom donated them!

You kept them.

Well I did like your band.

Oh, gosh, I can't imagine what

you thought of me that night!

I should have

been flattered, I...

Why did you ask me out on stage?

In front of everybody?

Okay, because my friend

dared me to do that.

Yeah, and you could have let me down

a little bit, you know, smoother.

Yeah, that wasn't one of

my classier moments, was it?

Well, I do hope that me

giving you a ride in my car tonight...

helps to soothe some of

those high school wounds.

It doesn't.

You want me to tell you what does?

- Yeah, please do.

You teaching Eli how to swim.

He really likes you.

So what happens next?

You mean when he goes back to his world

and we go back to ours?

Yeah. That.

It's hard.

So what do you do?

I pray that God

will watch over them.

Yeah. Not me.

Not you?

I prayed,

when I was a kid.

I asked Him for things.

And he didn't answer?

No, no. He answered.

He let my dad die.

He didn't save him from cancer.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, I haven't talked to God much

since then.

God can love us no matter

what our situation.

That means, it's whether

we can feel it, or not.

And that's what you tell

these kids here?

I hope you're right about Him.

Me too.

Do you wanna get

into some more trouble?

Come on.

Hey Roy!

This isn't what it looks like.

Yes it is!

I don't even wanna know.

Keep kicking!

Come on Eli!

Yeah!

You did it! You did it, Eli!

That was amazing!

I thought

I wasn't gonna make it.

I'm so proud of you, kid.

Really.

See, you're a real fighter.

Dad?

Hey!

Get you're hands of my kid.

Who's this guy...

- Get your damn hands off my kid!

No, dad, I didn't mean

for you to come.

Shut up boy, you called me.

I'm taking you home.

Bonnie, get the kids out of here, now!

Let's get him

to the nurses station.

Keep touching him

and I'll kill you!

Shut up, dad!

Shut up!

Somebody call the cops.

Get off me!

Hey Jenny.

What's going on here?

What happened?

His father showed up.

Just leave me alone.

You don't have to be embar...

- Just leave, just leave.

Okay, buddy.

I'll be outside, alright?

It's gonna hurt a little bit, okay?

Anybody wanna tell me

what that was about?

He's pushing you away

- What?

We're friends.

I mean, I don't get it.

I have to call Locustwood.

I wanna know, how did

he even know he was here?

I don't think it was Locustwood.

What do you mean?

He said something about

Eli calling him.

Eli can't call him.

Eli doesn't have access to a...

Three thirty in the morning?

Do you know this number?

No, no I don't know that number.

See, this is why we don't

allow cell phones here.

How do you know Tammie's aunt?

What are you talking about?

Margaret Summerfield. You've

got a bunch of missed calls from her.

She's a huge financial

supporter of our camp.

Why is my aunt calling you?

She's umm... She's been in the

market for a new financial advisor...

and I found out that she's...

- No, just...

Tammie, Tammie.

Hey. Hey. Wait a minute.

Let me explai...

Are you serious?! That's why

you wanted to come to camp?

You used me. You used these kids.

For my great aunt's money?

Look, I did not come

to camp initially...

Well, it looked worse

than it was.

No stitches, so he

should be good to go.

Hey buddy, look.

You got your arm band.

It's your fault!

Go follow him!

No. No. This isn't right.

What did you expect?

That years of pain would somehow

magically disappear in a week?

That you could fix him

in a couple of days?

You're just gonna

give up on him now?

Great.

My fish is gonna be bigger

than your entire head.

It's gonna jump out of the boat.

- Mine's gonna be bigger.

Ours is gonna be bigger.

Come on.

Hey, look who made dinner.

Where's Ken?

We haven't seen him.

Good.

We'll keep an eye on him.

Hey sweetie, you don't wanna lose this.

Eli. You want something to eat?

Look, Eli. Bothean tree worms.

Delicious and Nutritious.

Shut up, freak.

Do you wanna do anything, Eli?

Our last activity for the week.

No.

Crawdads, Canoes?

What do you say, soldier?

I wish I never came.

Come on, chin up.

Camp Pine Lake!

Are you ready to have a party?

Because my friend Eli's never

had a birthday party before...

and I thought today

would be a great day to celebrate it.

What do you think?

You came back?

Happy Birthday, Eli.

It's my birthday?

It's my birthday party!

Hey Red, this is my birthday party!

And what would a birthday party be

without presents?

Presents?

Here's one for you, Luke.

Oh, wait, and here's one for Bella.

Yay!

And Redford

- Sweet!

And for Gabby...

A bicycle!

And for Jose. You know what?

Wait a second.

I think I have birthday presents

here for everybody!

And something extra special for Eli.

They go with the drums.

Drums? Are you serious?

Happy birthday, buddy.

Happy Birthday.

0h yeah!

It's been a pleasure serving

with you this week, soldier.

Feels a lot longer than that.

Don't make any promises

you can't keep.

They've had more than enough

of that in their lives.

Oh, and uh, bring your shades.

Well, I guess I can't put this off forever.

Don't cry, soldier.

The mother ship will come soon

and I'll be able to go back home.

Hey, Mandie?

- Yeah?

I think I forgot to be sad this week.

That's good!

That's so good.

Here. Bridget helped me

write this letter for you.

Hey kid.

You're okay?

No.

Am I gonna see you?

After I leave this place?

I don't know.

Can you promise me

we'll see each other again?

I can promise you one thing.

I'll never forget you.

I love you, Eli.

I'm gonna ask God to watch out for you.

You understand?

Okay kids, on to the bus.

Okay, get on the bus.

Bye sweetheart!

Keep your head up!

Bye guys!

- We love you.

I love you, Bella!

Bye!

You miss Lacee?

It's okay, where are you going?

West County Home for Girls.

I've been there once.

It's not so bad.

They have a really

nice playground.

Here, take this.

You'll get your own next year,

but until then, you can borrow mine.

Thanks.

We had the best counselors.

My favorite part of camp was

when we got caught in the rain.

What was yours?

The drums.

That was sweet too.

Hey Red?

- Yeah?

Tell me about

your home planet.

I come from the Planet Zenith...

where everything is made of gold

and everyone is purple.

The diameter of the planet

is 63 miles by 63 miles.

Hey.

- Hey.

So the counselor's bus

is getting ready to leave...

and I still have some

cleaning up to do.

Would you mind giving me

a lift off the mountain?

You did really great this week.

Seriously, thanks for coming.

Tell me.

Well, I've started talking to God again.

And, I've been asking Him

why He lets them suffer like this.

I ask the same thing all the time.

And?

And I don't know.

I mean, maybe He can use

the suffering for good.

Like he used Jesus' suffering

to help all of us.

And that makes you feel better?

No. It gives me hope.

Well, I was hoping for

a little bit more than hope.

It's hard to go back.

Yep.

For the whole week, I couldn't wait

to go back to my real life, you know?

And now I feel like my real life

is fake, and camp is real.

Kinda weird.

Man, that kid could run.

You know?

He could run.

Will I ever see Eli again?

Pray for him.

Not quite so intimidating

when I'm sober?

Eli writes me letters.

Talks a lot about camp and his counselor.

When you become a dad, you uh...

The thing is, I...

The only example

I had was my dad.

He didn't exactly help

me out. You know?

Hey, it's okay.

No, it's not okay.

It's not okay!

I'm a failure as a father!

Eli's gonna have no dad

to help him out.

He's gonna get screwed,

just like I got screwed.

I talked to my attorney.

He wrote this up.

I know.

It's a lot to ask.

Eli doesn't have a lot of options.