Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Class Clown

The Heffleys visit the local public pool and run into Lenwood Heath, a reformed delinquent who now works as a lifeguard. His presence hints at the social circles Greg could enter this summer. The meeting also foreshadows Lenwood's connection to Greg's older friends.

Frank notices Greg is about to start the eighth grade and weighs signing him up for Spag Union, a strict disciplinarian school. He worries about Greg's future and behavior over the summer. This plan plants the seed for the central parental dynamic of the film.

Greg spends his first day of summer vacation playing video games instead of helping around the house. Frank rescinds his video game privilege, arguing that he needs responsibility. Susan pushes Frank to spend more time with Greg, but Greg remains aloof.

Rowley invites Greg to join him at the local country club, where socializing and activities await. Greg discovers that Holly Hills, his crush, teaches tennis there, piquing his interest. Rodrick also has a crush on Heather, who works at the club, prompting a sneaky plan.

Rodrick learns that Heather Hills works at the club and asks Greg to help him sneak in. Greg agrees, setting in motion a scheme that blurs the line between fun and trouble. The plan foreshadows the summer's social complications.

Frank surprises Greg with an unpaid summer internship at his office, hoping they can bond. Greg lies about having a real job at the club to avoid disappointing his parents. The deception strains trust and adds pressure to Greg's summer decisions.

Rowley invites the Heffleys on a family trip to a rented beach house near the boardwalk. Frank and Susan give Greg a starter cell phone that can only call home or 911, a tool to keep him connected and controlled. Greg fears maintaining distance from the Jeffersons in this new setting.

While at the beach, Greg uses the family laptop to email Susan asking to be rescued. He accidentally sends the message to everyone on the contact list, triggering suspicion among the family. The blunder strains his relationship with the Jeffersons and Rowley.

In a panic, Greg tries to call home using his new phone but ends up dialing 911. Rowley's father answers the door with a knife in hand, nearly causing an arrest. The scene amplifies the summer's tension and Greg's fear of being discovered.

Greg is sent home early from the trip, and Frank starts to see Rowley as a bad influence. The family begins to question the summer's choices and the impact of Rowley's friendship on Greg. The dynamic between Frank and Greg shifts noticeably.

A few days later, Rowley informs Greg that he is no longer allowed to invite him to the club. Undeterred, Greg and Rowley sneak in by impersonating members. The caper highlights their close bond and the consequences of their rebellious streak.

Greg reconciles with Rowley and helps arrange Löded Diper's performance for Heather's upcoming sweet sixteen, much to Rodrick's delight. The plan tests friendships and signals Greg's growing engagement with the social scene. Heather's reaction remains mixed, but Holly shows support for Greg.

Shortly after, Rodrick reveals that a Spag Union disc has been mailed to them, causing a mix of awe and dread. Greg's future in Spag Union begins to feel closer yet more uncertain. The discovery adds a new layer of anticipation for the school year.

Rodrick pushes Greg to join Wilderness Explorers for a camping trip to impress Frank. Greg and friends set a trap in Stan Warren's tent after overhearing an insult about his camping skills. During the trip, Stan confronts Greg, and later Frank confesses he never liked camping and decides not to enroll Greg in Spag Union.

At Heather's sweet sixteen, Löded Diper performs with Rodrick on lead vocals, but the party ends in disaster as Heather tries to assault Rodrick; however, Holly enjoys the moment. Greg and Holly become a couple and plan to spend the rest of the summer together with Rowley. The season concludes with Greg embracing a more connected summer with his friends.