When Josie signs on for her first summer on staff at Butte Creek, she imagines fun, friendship, and adventure. Very quickly, she discovers that the job is far tougher than she ever anticipated. The days are long, the responsibilities heavy, and the expectations high. On top of it all, she must quietly navigate the constant strain of a chronic illness, making every challenge that much harder to bear.

But Josie’s struggles echo those of the place she has come to serve. Butte Creek itself has known hardship. Just four years before Josie arrived, wildfire swept through the land and nearly wiped the camp from the map. The scars remain in both the landscape and in memory, shaping the resolve of those who return each summer. Now, as new threats emerge and the staff grapple with keeping the camp alive, Josie finds herself swept into a fight much larger than she ever imagined.

What begins as a summer job becomes something deeper: a test of resilience, courage, and connection. In the face of exhaustion and uncertainty, Josie discovers more than survival. She finds a family of fellow staff who stand by one another through the hardest days, and a camp whose spirit leaves a lasting mark on all who pass through its gates. Butte Creek is a story of endurance, belonging, and how a single summer can change a life forever.