Horse Camp: A Treasure Tail (2023)

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- Kelly!

Do we have a Paige Kelly?

Bethany LaMarsh?

Bethany LaMarsh!

Paige Kelly!

Paige!

- Hannah W.?

Hannah W.!

- Ruby Landry!

Is there a Ruby Landry here?

- Lily Marcus!

Paige!

Well, I certainly

recognize some faces,

and I see some new ones,

so that's exciting.

Why doesn't everyone go around,

tell me your first name,

and if you've been to

Black River before?

- I'm Lily, and this

is my second year here.

- And who's your favorite horse?

- Bandit, I always ride Bandit.

- Great, so for those

of you who are new,

or may have forgot

from last summer,

this is the general store.

You can buy treats here, things

you may need for the summer,

and it's a great place to play

board games on a rainy day.

And who's next?

- Hi, I'm Alexis, and

I'm nine years old.

- Everyone say hi, Alexis.

- Hi, Alexis.

- And what are you looking

forward to this summer?

- The horses.

- Mm, the horses, I love it.

Okay, ladies.

So, this is our opera house.

This is where we're gonna

do fun little plays,

we'll sing some songs,

and if it's a rainy day,

this is where we're gonna

hold our announcements.

And you, introduce

yourself please?

- Well, I'm Kayla, I'm 13.

This is my second year here,

and I like campfires

with s'mores.

- Great job.

Good strong voice, Kayla.

Okay, so this is small animals.

You guys can come

in here anytime,

and play with the pets,

but you wanna make sure

that you don't have a

scheduled riding lesson.

We do ask that we

use gentle hands,

and please do not chase

the animals, okay?

- Okay.

- You guys can go

play with them,

but I do wanna hear

one more introduction.

- Hi, I'm Beth.

- Hi, Beth.

- Hi, and I think small

animals is my new favorite.

Oh, and first year.

- Beautiful.

Follow me, ladies.

Okay, ladies.

So this is the barn.

We have over 80 horses

here at Black River.

This is where you're gonna come

for your scheduled

riding lessons.

Miss Stacy has put together

a really great program

for you guys this year.

I think we have

another introduction.

- My name's Paige, I'm

12, and I'm just happy

to not be living at

home this summer.

- Hi, Paige.

- Well, we are happy

to have you here.

And I think you haven't gone.

- Hi, I'm Parker.

- Hi, Parker.

- I like the campfires, and

catching fireflies at night.

- Mm, that's a good one.

Let's follow me,

ladies, come on.

Okay, now there is more to BR.

Way on the other side,

we have the lake,

we have the campfire pit,

and we also have

the north field.

So I'm gonna let you guys

discover that all on your own,

and I think we have one

more final introduction.

- Hi, I'm Ruby.

- Hi, Ruby.

- I am 13, it's my

second year here,

and I'm here for the horses.

- The horses, I love it.

And I think we're all

here for the horses.

I know that's what made

me wanna come here,

but remember that BR is

so much more than that.

We are building the future

female leaders of tomorrow,

and while you're

here this summer,

I want you guys to

think about that,

and what that

means to you, okay?

Now, we are here at your cabin.

Let's go inside and

make it a great summer.

- Run, run,

run, run, run!

- Good morning.

- Hi.

We're excited to finally

meet you, Mrs. L.

- It's Ms., and

LaMarsh, Ms. LaMarsh.

- Oh, okay.

Well, around here we normally

do it like Miss, or Mrs.,

and then the first letter

of your last name, so.

- Yes, well I'm not

from around here.

- That's okay, that's okay.

And we can be informal when

we're not around the girls,

and use our first names.

Stacy and I are 26, so.

- Ms. LaMarsh will be fine.

Please be seated.

So, I have read through

each of your files.

- I didn't know I had a file.

So you're here from?

- BMG Global.

We're handling the business end

of Black River Horse Camp now,

as 30% partners for the

majority of the revenue streams.

However, with Mr. C

unavailable this summer,

I will be running camp.

- As head counselor, I can do

a lot of the day to day stuff.

I know this ranch

backwards and forwards.

- Yes, that won't be necessary.

I'm a highly trained executive.

- You know, I've never

heard of BMG before.

And I've never seen

you here before.

- Well let's see, I hate horses,

hate camping, and

even as a child,

I had a strong

dislike for children.

- Oh, so no children

of your own, I take it?

- I have a daughter.

Anyhow, with Mr. C

recovering from surgery,

I felt it was my

duty to come here

to make sure that camp runs

efficiently this summer.

- Speaking of efficiently,

I noticed you allowed a

group of incoming girls

to bunk together that

are different ages.

- Mm-hmm, yes I arranged

them by their last names.

It makes mail delivery easy.

Is that a problem?

- Right.

No, but...

- What she means is we

normally don't do that,

because then the girls aren't

the same age in the cabin.

I'm not explaining this well?

- My concern is that it's

gonna be difficult for them

to get out of

their comfort zone,

and make new friends

their own age.

- Well, I hadn't

considered that,

but I did speak to

one of the girls,

and she seemed happy enough,

so we'll stick with it.

- Switching cabins

would be really simple.

- Your concerns make sense,

but the decision has been made.

Cabin arrangements

will work fine.

Make it a great day, ladies.

- She could've at least

gotten our opinion.

I mean, asked us our thoughts.

We've only been

doing this since-

- Forever?

- Forever.

Right, I mean I wanna

like her, I really do.

She's just-

- A stubborn little know-it-all

who makes things

frustratingly difficult.

- Yeah, that's

exactly what she is.

Does that remind you of anyone?

- Remember that one

summer that Keilah

would not let me

wear hoop earrings,

even though I liked them?

- Well, hi Stacy.

This is a surprise.

I hope you're having

a great day at camp.

- Well?

I met Ms. LaMarsh.

- Oh, right.

She's a charmer, isn't she?

- So you've met her.

- Oh, yeah.

Let's just say, I'm a

bit more into the magic

of Black River Farm and Ranch.

She's-

- Not.

- Right.

- You have to come

back here and save us.

- The doctor says the

surgery went really well.

I should be fully

recovered in a year or so.

Thanks for asking.

I am still in a bit of pain,

but I'm eating a

lot of ice cream.

- I should've asked you

that first, shouldn't I?

I'm sorry.

- Yeah, you probably

should have, Stacy.

Oh, and Stacy?

- Yeah?

- No cellphones allowed

at camp, you know that.

Make it a great summer.

I love those kids like I love

my own daughters, but boy,

they sure can be frustrating.

Oh well.

Book, puzzle.

Now, I think it's summer

with Clint Eastwood.

- No cellphones.

- I'm 26 years old, and

the head riding instructor.

I will do what I want.

- You know I have mine

in my back pocket.

Just don't tell anyone.

I miss this.

- Me too.

We waited nine months

all year for this.

- Who was it?

- Who?

- Your phone call,

it seemed serious.

- Mr. C.

Nobody's coming to save us.

We are stuck with Ms. LaMarsh.

- Great.

How's he recovering?

- I don't know.

I should've asked him

that when I called him,

but how does your mind go

straight to empathy, and mine?

I mean, he sounded

okay, I guess.

- Well, that's good.

Did you see that

Sugarcane's pregnant?

I think she's gonna

give birth soon.

- I saw.

Do you think Ms. LaMarsh knows?

- I doubt it.

- Whose job is it to tell her,

the head riding instructor,

or the camp director?

- I will do it.

- Thank you.

- It's so beautiful.

I needed this.

- I could tell.

Tell me about you.

It's been nine months

since I've seen you,

and you just seem a little

different this year.

Maybe down, a little bit?

- I feel different.

I don't know if it's the

whole Ms. LaMarsh thing,

but it feels like there's

something missing.

I don't know, but even

you seem different.

- I do?

- I mean, in a good way.

What's changed with you?

- Not much.

Well, I did meet a guy.

- Go on.

- And he helps people.

Not to look good,

or for a photo op,

but he just truly cares

about helping others.

- And?

- Well, first I was worried

because I assumed he was poor.

- There it is.

- Hear me out.

- Go on.

- Then I decided it

didn't matter, we

could just be friends.

So I started to help him,

and I just felt this

peace and satisfaction

that I didn't even

know was possible.

But I liked him, like a lot.

Obviously, I couldn't date him

because of the whole

poor situation.

But, turns out he

comes from money.

- Of course he does!

- Now we're really

happy together.

- Well, that's, yeah.

I am really happy for you.

- Thank you.

Enough about me, though.

Tell me about you.

Are you seeing anyone special?

- Me?

- Mm-hmm.

- No.

No!

No.

I mean, there's something

that feels like it's missing,

but it's not that.

I thought coming

to BR could fix it,

but now that I'm here, I mean,

I love being here.

But that feeling's still there.

And like I said, the

whole Ms. LaMarsh thing,

it's not helping,

but I don't know.

It's like sometimes, I wake

up in the middle of the night

and I'm thinking,

I'm 26 years old.

What am I doing with my life?

What if I fail?

- Well, that's not gonna happen.

Everyone believes in you.

Mr. C believes in

you, I believe in you,

and I'm here to help.

You know what I think?

We should go for a ride.

- Absolutely.

- How about, the river?

- The river.

How were your

girls this morning?

- Mismatched, they are all

different riding levels.

- Yeah, well Ms. LaMarsh isn't

the kind to change her mind,

so how are you and I gonna

make the best out of this?

- I'm just the head

riding instructor.

You are the camp director.

- Thanks.

- Come on, let's talk about it

on our way to the dining hall.

I bet you'll come up

with something great.

You always do.

- Good

morning, campers!

- Good

morning Miss Rebecca!

- We are the BR girls!

- I certainly see

some familiar faces,

and some new ones as well.

I believe that you

girls are going to have

the most amazing summer yet.

Now you may have noticed

that you are grouped

not by age this year.

The theme of this

summer is mentorship.

How can you older

girls be a good mentor

for the younger

girls in your cabin?

- And don't forget,

us counselors are

here for you, too.

- And just as important

as being a good mentor

is knowing when to ask

another girl for advice.

We're all here to

support each other.

- Absolutely.

What I know, for sure,

is that this summer will

be what you make it.

So let's make it the best.

Not only for you, but the

other girls around you.

- And now, today's announcements

from Camper Victoria!

- Hello, everyone.

Today, the Robins

will go to the barn

while the Foxes

have their riding.

Then, in the afternoon, we're

gonna have an all camp swim.

Thank you, ladies.

Make it a wonderful day.

- All right, good job!

- Okay, so this year's gonna

be a little bit different.

Normally, I have riding

groups based on experience,

but this year, we have a

lot of returning girls,

and a lot of first-time riders.

So what we're gonna do

is have first-time girls

come over here, you're

gonna be with me.

And returning girls, you're

gonna go with Miss Sam.

Miss Rebecca, will

you take them?

- Yeah.

- Awesome.

- Come on, girls.

- All right, so the first

thing we are going to learn

is how to get on a horse.

- Miss Stacy?

- Yeah.

- Can I stay with

this lesson today?

- Parker, it's your

fourth summer at camp.

You're way too advanced

for this lesson.

- I know, I thought I could help

with the smaller

kids in my cabin.

Maybe you would even

let me help you teach.

I know I could assist

the beginner's lesson

if you let me try.

- All right, come on.

- Okay, first thing

we are going to do

is practice getting

on the horse.

You can do this, Alexis.

What you are going to do is

place your hands like this.

Swing, put your

foot in the stirrup.

Not super deep, just

the ball of your foot.

Swing your other leg over onto

the other side of the saddle.

Ready, Alexis?

- Yes.

- I'll go next.

- All right, come on.

So hop up on the mounting block.

All right, climb up.

Put your foot in the

stirrup, swing your leg over.

Awesome.

Got your stirrup?

- Yep.

- Awesome.

So grab the reins.

There you go, and we're

gonna shorten your stirrups.

All right.

Give him a little kiss

and a kick, and let's go.

Everybody looks good,

you guys feel good?

Can I get a woo?

- Woo!

- Hey.

- Hey, how'd it go today?

- They are going to

need a lot of work.

- Really?

- I think that one of them

is terrified of horses.

- Really?

You know, I remember this

world champion gymnast

who came here, and

her first year,

she was terrified of the horses.

- Really, I don't know

who you're talking about.

- She was so nervous

the entire time,

but she put on a

really brave face.

- Yeah, yeah.

- You know, she didn't

like me very much.

- Well, she does now.

Hey, Stacy?

Is it okay if I talk

to you about something?

- Of course, anything.

- Maybe later, okay?

- Okay, I'm here

whenever you need me.

- Is it okay if I go ride?

I need a break.

- Well, you're in tennis shoes.

Can you at least go

put your boots on?

- I'll be fine.

- Okay, but one condition,

stay in your saddle.

No back flips or

handstands, okay?

- Deal.

- Have fun.

- All right, great job everyone.

Thank you so much for a

great day at camp today.

- And just remember,

please older girls,

be a good mentor to the

younger girls in your cabin.

And also, you can always come

and talk to us counselors

at any time, and for any reason.

Okay, have a good

night at BR, ladies.

- Good morning.

- Hello, ladies.

It has come to my attention

that there is a

pregnant horse on site.

- Yeah, I told you that.

- Pardon me, Lisa?

Speak up, please.

- Sugarcane, she's almost due.

- Oh, well yes.

So I wanted to make sure that

the, oh what do you call it?

Mare?

- Yes, yes ma'am, the mare.

- Yes, that the mare is

being properly cared for.

I haven't seen anyone

tending to her.

- We've been taking care of her,

making sure she's

happy and healthy.

- Oh, regardless, I have

asked Timothy to come out.

He is a highly

recommended veterinarian.

- Oh, thank you.

And, thank you to both of you

for having me here at your camp.

- Welcome to Black River.

We are perfectly

capable of taking care

of the girls and the

horses, Ms. LaMarsh.

I mean, none of

this is new to us.

- I want all of your attention

on the activities for the

girls, and running this camp.

You may both assist Timothy

when it comes to Sugarcane.

That will be all.

- Thank you.

Lisa, hey.

- Did you need something?

Whatever it is, I'm sure

Ms. LaMarsh would be

happy to help you.

You guys seem so close.

- Yeah, you really think

that she could find the barn?

Look, I was hoping that you

could show me the grounds.

- Me?

- Yeah, if it's not

too much trouble.

- I don't know the grounds.

- You don't know the grounds?

- I do, I mean I do.

I do know the grounds,

but not as well as Stacy.

Stacy knows the grounds.

You don't wanna ask Stacy?

Stacy will help.

You should ask Stacy.

- Okay.

All right, I'll ask Stacy.

I guess I'll ask Stacy.

I don't think she

likes me very much.

- Well, Ms. LaMarsh

doesn't like anyone.

- Ha, no, no she doesn't, but.

I don't think he likes

me very much, either.

And that's how I

feel about Lisa.

- Lisa?

- Lisa, I like her, but.

- No, Lisa likes everyone.

- Yeah, well?

- You know, it might

be the vet thing.

- The vet thing?

- Lisa's honestly

not a great rider,

but she's really good

at veterinary medicine.

The basic stuff.

So she does all the

injections, de-wormings,

she stays up with the

animals when they're sick.

She loves them.

- That's impressive.

- And I think she's planning

on delivering Sugarcane's colt.

- I see.

That might be a little

bit advanced for her.

- Well, I wouldn't

count out our Lisa.

- No, no I'm not,

and I would love an assistant

when the time comes.

Now, what do you say

you show me to that,

what was it called again, the?

- Mare.

- Yes, the mare.

Let me see that mare.

- Okay, let's go.

- Sorry, running you

guys through trees.

- So Tim asked you to

show him around camp,

but you told him to ask me?

- I don't know the

grounds as good as you.

- We both grew up here, Lisa.

I do not know the grounds

any better than you do.

But I think Tim likes you.

- No.

- It is a possibility, Lisa.

- What makes you think that?

- Just intuition.

The way he asked about you.

- He really asked about me?

- Yes, really.

- No, I think you're

reading this all wrong.

- Maybe.

But the next time he comes back,

and he needs an escort around

camp, I'm not doing it.

- You're not?

- No, you are.

- I am.

- So the next time

he comes here,

you better find him and

tell him, before I do.

- Great.

- Come on, y'all.

I wanna show you something.

- Immediate flip.

- Okay, I wanna show

you all something.

- You're not supposed to

have cellphones at camp.

- I know, but these

are just so cute.

Okay, look.

This is my family

at Niagara Falls.

My parents and my little sister.

She's such a goof, and

here we are in the boat.

We got so wet.

And here's the whole family

behind the waterfall.

And here, where's she going?

- Paige?

- I'm gonna let you lead.

- Okay.

- Oh, remain standing, please.

I'd like to show you

what I've been working

on for the girls.

This book contains

maps and clues.

- This is beautiful.

You did this?

- I did, and I made one

for each of the cabins.

Now the maps are all the same,

but the riddles and

clues are all different.

- For what?

- Well, for the girls of course.

I don't want them all

following the same path

to the treasure hunt.

- A treasure hunt?

- Yes, I believe your

theme of mentorship

is a very good one, Lisa.

- Thank you.

- And this game will

help augment that theme.

So there are clues

and riddles in there

that will help lead the

teams to the final spot.

- Well, what's the

treasure gonna be?

- Well, that's for the

two of you to decide.

I believe you'll

know what to do.

- We will?

- Yes.

- Okay.

- This is gonna be really fun

and exciting for the girls,

teaching competition

between the cabins.

- But, shouldn't we be teaching

cooperation instead

of competition?

- Well, both skills are needed

to be successful in life,

and both skills will be needed

in order to complete this task.

- Well, these clues are just so-

- Intricate.

- Complicated.

When are they

expected to do this?

- Well, in between their

horse riding sessions

and their other camp activities.

- This is difficult.

I mean, too difficult between

doing this and activities,

and enjoying the summer.

- Challenges are good.

It builds character.

I did not take you

for a worrier, Lisa.

- I'm not worried.

I have a few suggestions.

- Happy hunting, girls.

- Hi, Paige.

- Miss Lisa.

- Really haven't seen you

with the other girls today.

- This is way easier.

No sad girls, no hurt feelings,

and if the characters

get sad or difficult,

I can just, and

read another day,

or stop reading it altogether.

- You can't do that with people.

- No, you can't.

- But do you really want to?

You don't miss hanging

out with the other girls?

- I have a friend at home.

- Ah, I see.

And you don't wanna hang

out with the whole group?

- I've closed that

book, Miss Lisa,

and I'm not really sure

I wanna open it again.

- I'm hearing everything

that you're saying, Lisa,

but conflict is a

natural part of life.

- I'm simply saying

we can take Paige,

and put her in another cabin,

where she'll be

more comfortable,

and avoid the conflict.

- There are so many experiences

that some of the girls will

have that others won't.

But, every single one of

them will experience conflict

with someone else at some

point in their lives,

and you keep trying to

shield them from that, Lisa.

- Shielding them?

Well, I can see how

it looks that way,

but I just want Paige

to have a good summer.

- Then tackle it head on.

Find out what's at the

heart of the matter,

and then figure out a way

to guide them through this.

- Oh my gosh, you are

not going to believe

what juicy info I just learned.

- What?

- What?

- Tell us.

- I wanna know!

- Tell me.

- Okay.

So Miss Lisa was

talking to Miss Rebecca,

and said that Paige's parents

are getting a divorce.

I guess that means

her dad's moving out

while she's here for the month.

- Oh.

- Oh my god.

- How embarrassing for her.

I could not show my face if

my parents dumped me at camp

just to ruin my life.

- Kayla, did you just repeat

a private conversation?

That is not BR girl behavior.

- Sorry.

- Sorry.

- I'm sorry I repeated

a private conversation.

- I mean, it's just not

your story to share.

I mean, if Paige wants to share

about her parents

getting a divorce

and her father moving out, then

she absolutely can because-

- My father's moving out?

- Paige.

Guys, this conversation

is not over.

Paige!

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry

about what happened back there.

I thought I was having

a private conversation

with Miss Lisa.

I didn't know that

Kayla was listening.

- Is my dad really moving

out while I'm here?

- You didn't know?

Wow.

I really dropped the

ball on this one.

I'm so sorry you had

to find out this way.

Your mom called the camp,

and she talked to Miss Lisa,

but we thought you already knew.

- They don't tell me anything.

I got the whole, Mom and

Dad still love you speech,

then off I was sent.

- I'm so sorry.

Look, I'm not gonna make

any excuses for them,

or give you some big

speech or anything,

but I will tell you that

my parents got divorced

when I was just a little

bit older than you.

Even though it's still really

hard, things do get better.

- Everyone's going

to stare at me,

like oh, poor Paige.

- Yeah, I felt the same way.

I was so self-conscious,

and I pulled away

from all my friends.

But, you know what I learned?

- What's that?

- All my friends, well

all my real friends,

they were there for me.

- Ruby said she'd be mortified

if this happened to her.

- Yeah, it was

not a great start,

but I believe in the BR girls,

and I have a feeling

that they'll come around,

and they'll be here

for you after all.

- The thought of my dad

packing up while I'm here?

- Yeah, I know.

It was the small animals

that helped me get

through my summer.

I would hug them and just cry.

You wanna know a secret?

Sometimes, I even swore.

You know, since I'm a

junior counselor this year,

I actually get to run this area,

and I'd love a helper.

Cool, 'cause animals,

they're always there for us,

and I'm here too.

Even after summer.

I'll give you my number,

and you can text me if

you ever need anything.

We're BR girls.

We stick together.

- Thank you.

- Goodnight, sleep tight.

Don't let the bedbugs bite.

- There's bedbugs?

- No, no, no, no,

it's just a saying.

You don't have anything

to worry about,

Kayla and I are here.

- Okay, goodnight.

- Goodnight.

- What was that?

- I'm scared.

- It's just the door.

- Well, somebody get it.

I'm ready for bed.

- Random.

The first part,

so close, so near.

To learn so much,

you mustn't fear.

Friendship can be

rough, stand true.

Bond again, I'll tell

what next you must do.

What is this?

- It's a treasure hunt!

- The first part,

so close, so near.

To learn so much,

you mustn't fear.

Friendship can be

rough, stand true.

Bond again, I'll tell

what next you must do.

- That doesn't tell us anything.

- Well, at the bottom

it says turn page.

But there's nothing.

Good morning.

- No fair, everyone's already

found their first clue,

but we're just-

- Stuck, yeah.

- Read it again.

- The first part,

so close, so near.

To learn so much,

you mustn't fear.

Friendship can be

rough, stand true.

Bond again, I'll tell

what next you must do.

- What does that mean?

- I don't know, but it

does say to turn page,

but when I turn it,

there's nothing.

- So it's a pretty big place,

but once you get familiar,

it's really easy to

find your way around.

The other animals

live over there, and-

- You know, Lisa,

when I first saw you,

you looked so familiar.

- Oh yeah?

Oh, the lake is over

there, and the bridge.

We have two.

- Lakes?

- Bridges.

- But then I figured

out who you are.

- Who's that?

Oh, the apple orchard

is over there,

and that's where the horses run-

- Lisa, stop.

Look at me, really look at me.

Who do you see?

- Timmy?

Farm boy Timmy?

Oh my!

- Farm boy Timmy, I have

not been called that since-

- Probably middle school?

- Middle school, yes.

I wasn't sure if

you'd remember me.

That's why it took me

so long to bring it up.

- This is crazy.

- Of course, Ms. LaMarsh does

still call me Timmy, but-

- Of course she does.

- To everybody else, I am Tim.

- Sorry, gotcha.

- No, it's totally fine.

Still, it's one of the

best jobs I've ever taken.

- I know the vet.

- You know the vet.

- Oh, we gotta tell Stacy.

- Sure.

- Wait, you two know each other?

- Yeah.

- Yeah, my parents used

to take me to visit

all these different farms,

and orchards when I was a kid.

- And my parents actually

owned one of those orchards.

One that she and

her parents visited,

pretty frequently actually.

- Yes, but yours was

always my favorite.

- Well.

- Because of the horses.

- Because of the horses.

- Yeah.

But, those visits,

that's how my parents

ended up meeting Mr. C, and

that's how I ended up at BR.

- Huh, that is a small world.

- Yeah.

- Yep.

- Well, we're gonna

keep on our walk.

Got a lot more of the

campgrounds to see,

so let you get

back to your work.

- Yes.

Oh, Stacy?

Sam said that she

wanted to talk to you.

- About what?

- I don't know, it

seemed personal.

- Okay, bye.

- Hi, Paige.

- Hello.

- I just wanted to apologize.

I talk too much.

I just want everyone to like me,

so when I feel like

there's something

everyone will pay attention to?

I'm just sorry I

gossiped about you.

- Okay.

- And Paige?

I know I showed

everyone pictures of

my family, and my house.

But, well, just because a

house is nice on the outside,

doesn't always mean nice things

are happening on the inside.

Well, I'll leave you alone.

- Kayla?

- Mm-hmm?

- Your next clue.

The counselors gave to me to

give to you if I wanted to.

- Turn page.

- Turn to Paige.

- Well, we have our

cabin trail ride.

Come with us.

We can open this

together tonight.

- Okay.

- Hey.

Lisa said you wanted to see me?

Take it it's not

about work stuff.

Right, well I'm listening.

What's up?

- Well, I graduated high

school a few weeks ago.

- I know, congratulations.

- And I started seeing this guy.

- Is this a good thing?

- He's really cute.

- Okay, cute is good,

but it's not the only thing.

- I know.

He's older than I am.

- How old?

- Like, your age.

Like, 26.

- Okay, well I'll

hold off judgment.

Go on.

- Anyway, he wants to do things

that I don't think

I'm ready for.

- I see.

- And I'm scared.

And I'm scared that if

I don't, I'll lose him.

- You know, you are

an amazing woman, Sam.

Every woman here is,

and you deserve to wait

for as long as you want to,

no matter how long that is.

And if any guy leaves

because of that,

then believe me, you didn't

lose him, he lost you.

- Thanks.

I know you're right, I just,

I needed to hear

someone else say it.

- Watermelon for ya?

- No thank you.

- Would you like a cookie?

- I want a cookie.

- One or two?

- Um, two.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

Oranges?

- Macaroni.

- Come on girls, let's go!

Pipe down and get in line!

Come on, let's go, let's go!

Quiet down, and line up.

Watermelon or pineapple?

- How 'bout some macaroni, too?

Would you like some of that?

Let's get some of that.

Get in line, come on,

speak up out there.

One or two?

Come on, everyone.

Quiet down out there.

- Hey, Lisa.

Stacy needs you in

the barn, right now.

- Bye.

Anyways, so Taylor and

Kayla are their names.

- Hey, one of the

junior counselors

said you were looking for me.

- Remember when Tim

said that Sugarcane

wasn't gonna give

birth until next week?

- Mm-hmm.

- But, Lisa?

- Oh, I think this

is happening soon.

- We have to call Tim.

- Do we?

- No, no, no, no, no.

You're gonna get me

in so much trouble.

Lisa, don't get it on your shoe.

Ew, ugh.

Aw, Lisa.

You made a horse.

- I made a horse.

- How is our, um?

- The mare?

- Mare, yes.

- She's resting, but

that's to be expected.

Other than that, she's

doing quite well.

- And the?

- Colt?

- Yes.

- Healthy as a horse.

Sorry, bad joke.

I learned that one from

a veterinarian who I,

the colt is also

very healthy, ma'am.

- Good, here's your

remittance, as promised.

- You know, I

didn't deliver the-

- A deal is a deal.

- Thank you.

You know, what Lisa did,

it's very impressive.

- I'm inclined to

agree with you,

but you will stay on as a

registered veterinarian.

Please continue to come

to camp once per week.

- Yes, ma'am.

Thank you.

Hey, how was your shower?

- Long, much needed.

- I know the feeling.

I've delivered

quite a few colts.

- That's gotta be a

spectacular feeling,

being a veterinarian?

- It is.

And, can I tell

you a secret perk?

- What's that?

- The once a year or

so that I find myself

at a really expensive,

high class function

and I'm totally out of place?

I get to introduce

myself as Dr. Levine.

But I'm a country doctor.

I make a living, but

some of my people,

they still pay me

in chicken and eggs.

- Money's just money.

- That's right.

- And you get the

sunrises, and the sunsets.

- Yes, I do.

I've gotten to work the

farms, ranches, rodeos,

even go up to the UP to

work the dogsled races.

You know, I've gotten to hunt

fish, camp, canoe, and kayak

every single inch of Michigan.

- Sounds like an amazing life.

- It's been good,

and I'm glad that you

feel that way, too.

- Why me?

- I like you, Lisa.

I know that we just reconnected,

but I look forward to coming

here every single week,

to see you, and when

the summer's over,

I don't want that to end.

- Um.

I don't know if this

is the right time

to have this conversation?

I mean, Sugarcane.

She just gave birth,

she's recovering.

She needs rest.

I, I need rest.

I think everyone needs rest.

So, I'm gonna go check on her.

- I don't need rest.

Guess you gotta get some rest.

You need rest, I need rest,

everybody needs rest.

Mr. C's probably taking a nap.

Everybody needs rest!

Everybody needs to get rest.

- Tim.

Why are you so agitated?

So glad to hear that

colt's healthy delivery,

but I can't imagine that's

what your pacing's about.

It must have something

to do with Lisa.

- No, I just told Lisa

exactly how I feel about her.

- Well hey, that's great.

- Yeah, and she

completely ignored me.

- Oh.

- It's been a great

summer, Larry.

Honestly, it has.

I've liked it.

I've liked getting to

come here once a month,

but I'm done.

I did what I was hired to do.

I'm gonna go out there,

I'm gonna finish my rounds,

and then I'm getting in my

truck, and I'm outta here.

- But that's fair.

You've completed your duties,

but do you really like Lisa?

- Yeah, yeah, yes!

Yes, I like her!

- Well, then why are you

willing to give up so easily?

You're just like

my brother, Jerry.

Gives up too quickly on love.

It takes work, lots of it.

- You didn't hear what

she just said to me.

- Well, you should

hear some of the things

my wife says to me.

Okay, what'd she say?

- I poured my heart

out to the girl.

She looked right

at me and she said,

let's think about Sugarcane.

Sugarcane needs rest, you need

rest, everybody needs rest.

- I don't know

Lisa all that well,

but I do know it takes time

for her to progress things.

So right now, she's probably

going over the

conversation with Stacy.

- You told him what?

Why?

- You think so?

- Yeah, I do, I really do.

- I don't know.

I got nervous.

- And if you really like her,

you'll give her a second chance.

Go to her again, and just tell

her how much you like her.

And if she's still

not interested,

then pack your bags and leave.

But I'd hope you

stay for the summer.

You're part of the family now.

- Thank you, Larry.

You're right.

You're right, I,

you know, I really needed

to hear somebody say that.

- You're welcome anytime.

- I'm just standing there

thinking, does this guy like me?

- Well, I told you Tim

likes you, but wow.

He really likes you.

- Me?

- Yes, you, Lisa.

- Why me?

- Why not you?

- Because, guys don't

like girls like me, Stacy.

They like girls like you.

- I wish I could show you

all the amazing things I see

when I look at you,

like how incredible you are.

How much the girls

love and admire you.

You're beautiful, Lisa.

On the inside, but

also on the outside.

Can I ask you a question?

- What's that?

- How do you feel?

- About Tim?

- There is one guy on

this entire ranch, Lisa,

so I think you know

who I'm talking about.

And since you answered that way,

I'm going to assume

you like him, too.

- I mean, he's nice.

- And cute.

- I guess.

- Lisa!

- Okay, fine, yes.

- He likes you.

- I don't know.

- He could've asked

anyone for a tour of camp,

or he could've just gotten

into his car and gone home.

But he asked you.

- I'm just not used to a guy-

- A cute guy, a nice

guy, a veterinarian?

- If I'm being honest,

I just don't know

what he'd see in me.

- Well, you're a

better person than me.

You always have been.

- That's not true.

- Yes, it is, Lisa.

When we were kids here together,

I always felt so

superior to you.

I was prettier-

- That's subjective, but.

- Thinner, richer.

I was a far better rider.

- Okay, those are

all objectively true.

- What else was there?

- We don't need the

whole list, Stacy.

- Right.

Right, I'm sorry.

But there's another list,

one that I didn't understand

when I was 12, 15, or even 20.

I get it now.

Kindness, fairness,

empathy, selflessness.

- You have all those

qualities too, Stacy.

- No, Lisa, I don't.

Not naturally.

I mean, maybe I wasn't

taught those things at home.

Well, we know I wasn't.

- Yeah.

- I'm too old to blame my

faults on my upbringing.

Who I am is up to me,

and I'm becoming better

at it, every day,

every summer I'm here at BR,

and every time I'm with you.

- With me?

- You're my mentor, Lisa.

You always have been,

even when I didn't know it.

- I don't know

what to say, Stacy.

- Say you'll let me help you.

You deserve a

chance at happiness,

and maybe this is it,

and maybe it's not.

But you're not gonna

pass up on finding out

just because you don't

think you're good enough.

You are beyond

good enough, Lisa.

- Thank you.

- So I'm gonna ask

you one more time,

do you like Tim?

- Well, I think we

both know that I do.

- Then tell him that!

Doesn't have to be complicated.

- I'm the best friend, Stacy.

I am not the girlfriend.

I'm not ready.

I don't know what to say.

- Then get ready.

Go practice what to say.

You have to start

seeing yourself as both.

- Good morning, campers!

- Good

morning, Miss Rebecca!

- Please welcome Camper Riley

for today's announcements.

- This morning, we will all

have vaulting with Miss Sam.

In the afternoon, we will

have archery and canoeing,

and then basic veterinary

skills with Miss Lisa.

And then continue on

with our treasure hunt.

- Thank you, Riley!

And remember, please

remember to be a mentor

to the younger

girls in your cabin.

And please, please, please,

come seek out any

one of us counselors

if you ever need to

talk about anything.

Okay ladies, make it

a great day at BR!

- I reach up tall and

high, well into the sky.

I hold my friends,

and they can fly.

My neighbor is

wet, and never dry.

Holding animals in

the land and sky.

- The neighbor has

to be the lake.

- And the first part

has to be the tree.

- Wow, you guys are

so good at this.

- Are you guys quite

sure about this?

I mean, the lake and the tree?

- Pretty sure, but only

one way to find out.

- Let's go.

- Lisa, Lisa.

- Stacy, stop.

Take a breath.

- I rushed down here

as soon as I could.

- Okay.

- Nobody saw me.

- Saw you?

- Can I talk to you alone?

- Did you not want

the horses to hear?

- So I was talking

to Ms. LaMarsh,

and she said that Tim's leaving.

He was looking

everywhere for you.

- What?

I have to hide.

- What, no!

Lisa, your instincts

are terrible.

You have to go find him.

- Find him and say what?

I haven't had time to

practice what I'm gonna say.

- Are you really

willing to let him leave

without telling him

how you truly feel?

- Well, I don't, no.

I don't know what to say.

- Well, when you see him,

just close your eyes and

speak from the heart.

- Okay.

Okay.

But, the grounds are really big.

I don't even know

where to look for him.

- We're gonna break some rules.

- We are?

- Give me your phone.

- My phone?

- Come on.

- What are you doing?

- Texting Tim.

- Oh boy.

- And send.

- Now what?

- Well, now we wait,

and we hope that he texts back.

- I think I'm the one having

an anxiety att*ck now.

Ooh, this is exciting.

- What'd he say?

- Oh.

- What?

- It's Ms. LaMarsh.

- Okay.

- She wants to see

us in her office.

- I'm not happy

about this, Stacy.

I'm not happy about any of this.

- I called you both here

to make a confession,

and an apology.

At the start of this, I could

not think of anything worse.

A horse camp in the summer,

with a bunch of kids?

Okay, woo, okay.

You know, I thought well,

at least I can bring

some new things for

the girls to learn.

Some new things for

you guys to learn,

but I never thought you

could teach me anything.

But I was wrong.

I have learned so

much from you two.

Stacy, I really

admire your patience.

Now I've watched you work,

and you truly are an excellent

head riding instructor.

- Thank you.

- And Lisa, I

admire your passion.

Now, I really understand why

Mr. C speaks so highly of you.

- Thank you.

- And that is why I felt

it necessary to tell you,

face to face, that BMG has

decided to sell horse camp.

- What?

- Mr. C wouldn't.

- Mr. C is still the

largest shareholder,

but everyone else

thinks that this land

is just too valuable

to remain a camp.

A golf resort would make

much more sense financially.

- But, what about your vote?

- Well, I'm only 10% owner.

Although, it is

true that my vote

added to Mr. C's

would preserve camp,

and I've seen firsthand, ladies,

what a worthwhile camp this is.

But, I just can't make

business sense of it.

Thank you for meeting with me.

- Thank you for letting us know.

Come on, Stacy.

We have a few days left,

and we owe it to these girls

to make it the best

summer of their lives.

I'm not happy

about this, either.

- Well, the selling of

camp isn't my fault, Lisa.

- Intellectually, I know that,

but emotionally, it

still feels like it is.

- Well, did Tim at

least text you back?

- Nope.

Not happy about that.

I'm not happy about any of this.

- What was that?

- I'm scared.

- It's just the door.

- Will someone answer it?

I'm ready for bed.

- It's the final clue.

When the day is new,

here's what you'll do.

Look for someone standing

so clear and true.

Near where you cross,

it's gray not blue.

- Who's good at riddles?

- I'll try it.

When the day is new,

that has to be morning.

- Right.

- When the day is new,

here's what you'll do.

Look for someone standing

so clear and true.

Near where you cross,

it's gray not blue.

- Someone will be there,

but the question is,

where is there?

- Just hold on.

- Where we cross.

- The bridge!

- We leave in the morning.

- Yes!

- I've been waiting for

someone else to wake up

for over an hour.

- Let's wake up the other girls.

- But do we have to start now?

- Come on, everyone.

The early bird gets the worm.

- Ow.

- Let's go,

let's go, let's go.

- To the right!

- Okay, now what?

- Look for someone

standing so clear and true,

but nobody's here.

- Maybe we're too early?

- It's gray nor blue.

What kind of person's blue?

- Or gray?

- A statue.

- Mrs. D!

- Good morning, ladies.

- Good morning.

- Congratulations,

you are the first group

to complete the treasure hunt.

- What's our prize?

- Black River is your prize.

The lessons that you learn here,

and the friendships

that you make.

Both will last a lifetime,

and we have Mrs. D

to thank for that.

She was a true leader.

And she had a vision to create

Black River for all of us.

Even though she's gone now,

we still benefit from

her mentorship every day.

Can I make a suggestion?

Take some time, and

just be with each other.

Go sit on the dock, enjoy

the rest of the morning.

Treasure every moment you can.

- Beth, may I help you?

- I just wanted you to know

how much I love it here.

- Yes, it is very

tranquil, isn't it?

A beautiful setting.

Well, I have lots of work to do,

so why don't you join

the other girls and play?

- Okay, I just wanted to say

thank you for bringing me here.

I love you, Mom.

- Tom?

Yes Tom, it's

Bethany LaMarsh here.

I've had a change of heart.

I'm sorry, but I won't be able

to sell you the ranch after all.

Why?

Because I'm going outside

to find my daughter

to take her for a ride

on a horse, that's why.

Goodbye.

- Hi, Lisa.

- Hi, Stacy.

- What is this for?

- For trying.

For being my friend.

You know, hundreds of girls

had a great time

here this summer,

and you were a big part of that.

This is BR's last summer,

and I'm glad I got

to spend it with you.

- Thank you, Lisa.

And I'm glad I got to spend

the summer with you, too.

But I have news.

- What's that?

- Ms. LaMarsh decided

not to sell the camp.

- What?

- Yes!

- Really?

- Yes!

- How?

- I don't know!

- Oh my god, this is amazing.

- I know, right?

Oh, and Tim is looking for you.

- Really?

- Yeah, he's here.

- Okay.

- Go find him.

- You know, Lisa, when

the summer's over,

if you wanted to

go to grad school,

I do know a certain veterinarian

who would write you an amazing

letter of recommendation

to my alma mater.

- Really?

- Absolutely.

And when you're done,

I sure could use a partner,

in every aspect of life.

- Thank you!

Thank you for all,

another magical summer.

I am so proud of all of you.

You truly embraced this

summer's theme of mentorship,

in both giving and

receiving advice.

I'd also like to

thank Miss Stacy,

and Ms. LaMarsh for helping

me grow this summer.

- And get a boyfriend!

- Black River is truly building

the future female

leaders of tomorrow.

You are all so lucky to be here.

Take the lessons that you learn.

Keep 'em close to your heart,

and share 'em with the world.

Come here.

- Hi everyone, my

name is Kristin.

I play Stacy in the

"Horse Camp" movies,

and fun fact, I was

actually a BR girl.

I attended camp for 16 years.

I started as a camper,

and ended my time as

a program director.

So for anybody who

might be concerned,

we are not selling camp.

BMG Global, they're made up.

They're not gonna be

buying camp, so we're good.

And Mr. C, he's totally fine.

He's very healthy, and we're

happy to have him here.

However, if you

want your daughter

to have the best summer ever,

and walk away with lessons

that she will take with

her for a lifetime,

please don't hesitate

to visit our website

and sign her up for a

session next summer.

Thank you.