Happy Campers

Brooding, highly intelligent camper who begins the week resistant to Wendy’s faith but gradually opens up as he questions his own beliefs after discovering a childhood photo in her family’s Mount Rushmore image. He develops feelings for Wendy and becomes torn between intellectual skepticism and emotional attachment. His arc centers on self-discovery and navigating desire within a close-knit camp crew.

Guileless and unabashedly religious, she tests Wichita’s feelings to determine the authenticity of his affection. She grapples with trust, faith, and vulnerability as her plan to vet a relationship unfolds. Her arc explores devotion, mistrust, and the line between belief and love.

An outcast and former college friend of Wichita who harbors feelings for him. She grows disillusioned when Wichita becomes entangled with Wendy, revealing vulnerability and the complexities of desire within a teen social circle. Her perspective adds tension and a critical view of the main love triangle.

A waifish hippie who bathes in the camp lake and embodies a free-spirited, provocative attitude. She participates in Wendy’s test by attempting to seduce Wichita, signaling flirtation as manipulation and curiosity. Pixel later becomes part of a casual fling dynamic with Adam, reflecting themes of desire and boundary-testing.

Brutish and impulsive, he clashes with Pixel and challenges others with raw force and jealousy. His relationship with Pixel complicates the love dynamics at the camp and serves as a counterpoint to Wichita and Wendy’s evolving bond. He represents the rougher side of adolescent sexuality and aggression.

A nerdy and unconfident counselor who nudges the group toward mischief and romance through manipulation. He incites a riot with the campers to spur action and test loyalties, and later photographs Wichita and Wendy for the staff manual cover, highlighting his extrinsic ambition and scheming nature.