Too ashamed to tell his mother the truth, he hides on the bus with the Wilderness Club campers. On the way to the campsite, they are kidnapped by two brothers. One of the campers is the daughter of a senator, and they want him to release their brother from prison in exchange for the girl.
Joey uses his brain rather than relying on physical strength, succeeding in foiling the kidnappers, and freeing all of the campers. He saves them all and becomes one small hero.