The Ross kids leave their New York penthouse and return to Camp Kikiwaka for the summer where to their surprise, find an unexpected camp addition and the Woodchuck cabin’s new startling counselor.

Camp Kikiwaka hosts its annual dance which has Tiffany and Zuri hopeful that they’ll dance with a cute boy. Emma learns that Lou and Xander have a history.

Lou assigns Zuri and Emma to barn duty. Meanwhile, the boys discover that Gladys has been hiding a secret in the woods.

To Zuri's dismay, Hazel makes her a CIT in the Weasel cabin. Jorge and Griff convince Ravi that the camp's horse has a hidden talent.

Luke returns to camp and decides to take Griff and Zuri on an adventure to prove that he can be just as responsible as the other CITs.

Zuri helps Xander create a music video for his song "Tidal Wave" in the hopes of turning him into a social media star; meanwhile, Ravi and Lou join forces to try to do something nice for Griff.

The campers participate in a gift-making activity for the upcoming holiday and Griff is not into it. Ravi and Lou try to create a special memory for Griff, while Santa asks Jorge to babysit for one of his reindeers.

Lou is in awe when her hero, the legendary Christina Ross, pays a visit to Camp Kikiwaka. The boys from Grizzly Cabin head out for an overnight camping trip.