Im going to canada i need help?

ok well first of all i dont want to do this stupid passport stuff. i am leaving the 17th of july and need something to get across the border by then. im driving from the united states to canada*. i found a website where i can still get my passport in the brief days remaining. but it will be extremely expensive. i considered getting a nexus card but that seems like a lot of work. keep in mind im only 17. does my parent need to be there for the nexus interview? and is there any other alternative for me? like a visa or anything? thank you