The consequences of a childhood removed from nature are explored through the experiences of six teenagers engaged in their first wilderness adventure. Each is used to spending far more time behind a screen (TV, computer or cell phone) than outdoors; each will have to "rough it"—no electricity, cell phone reception or virtual reality. The documentary are includes comments from a variety of experts, including journalist Richard Louv, sociologist Juliet Schor and environmental writer Bill McKibben.