Charles is a mischievous young chipmunk who convinces his friend Sylvester, a sly squirrel, to sneak out one evening and run around their town of Woodland. The youngsters bite off a bit more than they can chew and get caught by Charles' parents, who force their son to own up to his misbehavior. Charles and Sylvester head out on a journey through the forest to try and repair the damage that has been done. Along the way, the two learn lessons of sharing and giving back to the community. In the end, Charles and Sylvester earn back the trust of their families and the rest of the town of Woodland by taking responsibility for their actions.