Camp Green Lake is a juvenile detention center located in a dry, desolate area of Texas. Contrary to its name, it is not a lake but a barren wasteland where boys are sent to dig holes as a form of punishment and rehabilitation. The camp is run by The Warden, who enforces strict rules and oversees the boys' labor. The purpose of digging holes is to build character and teach responsibility, but the boys often discover that there is more to the camp than meets the eye. As they dig, they uncover secrets related to the camp's history and the treasure that may lie beneath the surface.