Family Camp 2022

As the Ackerman family arrives at Camp Katokwah, nestled in the lush Ouachita National Forest, they are struck by a harsh truth: Tommy’s (Tommy Woodard) all-consuming commitment to his job has devastated his family ties. Left feeling overlooked and disconnected, his wife Grace (Leigh-Allyn Baker) and their two children, Hannah (Cece Kelly) and Henry (Jacob M Wade), are forced to grapple with the consequences of his neglect. The family’s challenges multiply when they discover that Tommy had forgotten to secure their cabin reservation, resulting in them sharing a yurt with the seemingly picture-perfect Sanders family: Eddie (Eddie James), Victoria (Gigi Orsillo), and their two children, Eddie Jr. (Elias Kemuel) and Barb (Keslee Blalock).

From the outset, tensions mount between the two families, particularly between Tommy and Eddie, whose competitive spirits are exacerbated by their individual insecurities. Their rivalry intensifies as both fathers strive to win the coveted Camp Katokwah trophy, which the Sanders have dominated for the past two years. In the meantime, Grace’s worries about Hannah’s budding romance and Henry’s love for capturing life’s fleeting moments through his camera serve as stark reminders of the Ackermans’ fractured relationships.

As the days unfold, Tommy and Eddie are thrust into a men-only hiking trip designed to strengthen their faith and self-discovery, but they soon find themselves lost in the wilderness. This disorientation is sparked by Eddie’s reckless attempt to swipe honey, which leads to a chaotic bee attack. In the midst of their wilderness trials, Henry makes a misguided attempt to reunite with his family and inadvertently becomes lost himself.

When Tommy and Eddie find one another, their initial differences boil over, but they must temporarily set aside their rivalry to confront a more significant threat: a pair of misguided reality TV show hunters who mistakenly view them as thieves. While Henry’s eventual safe return to camp grants relief to the Ackerman clan, the underlying issues between the families remain unresolved.

Tommy is left in shock upon realizing that Eddie deliberately misled them into the woods, hoping to gain Victoria’s admiration upon their return. Despite the strain between them, it takes Eddie’s heartfelt confession about his own marital difficulties—coupled with a sincere apology and a token of goodwill—for Tommy to muster the strength to forgive him and recommit to his wife, Grace.

As the credits roll, audiences are treated to a whimsical post-credits scene where Slim (the character name remains unlinked) outsmarts Beef (the character name remains unlinked) to snag their last hot dog, injecting a much-appreciated touch of levity into an otherwise meaningful narrative.