Camp Snoopy

Who would be calling this late?

I'm sure they'll hang up if no one answers.

I guess we should get it.

Hello?

I beg your pardon?

No. Nobody ordered a pizza here.

This is a summer camp.

Who would order a pizza out here?

"Junior Counselor."

Did you hear?

Charlie Brown has been called to the Head Counselor's office.

Why would they want to see Charlie Brown?

Whatever it is, it can't be good.

I saw it coming.

You don't put that much jam on your morning toast without consequences.

Was it something I did?

Something I didn't do?

Maybe I'm being punished, and they'll put me on dish duty.

I hope they don't.

Maybe they won't even think about putting me on dish duty.

Good morning, ma'am.

Is this about dish duty?

Charlie Brown's been gone a while.

They must really be letting him have it.

I hope he's not being sent home.

Me too.

I call his bunk.

I just hope his actions don't reflect on the whole family.

- I have a reputation to think about. -

Here he comes.

I can't bear to look.

What's going on?

It turns out, I've been coming to camp longer than anyone else,

so the Head Counselor feels I'm ready for more responsibility.

I've been made Official Junior Counselor!

It's my job to help you all get the most out of the camp experience.

And my first duty is to appoint an Associate Junior Counselor to help out.

And I've chosen…

Snoopy!

What?

As a world-famous Beagle Scout Leader, he has plenty of experience.

Plus, if I'd chosen one of you, it might have led to hurt feelings.

This way everyone wins.

This is an outrage!

- Oh, come on! - Ridiculous!

- Are you serious? - Not fair!

- Absurd! -

This is going to be great, pal.

Together we'll make sure everyone has the best possible time at camp.

And if we do a good job, maybe I'll finally earn everyone's respect.

Their admiration?

Their mild approval?

I'll take it!

A safe camp is a fun camp.

Our first order of business is to maximize fun

by making sure all campers are taking the necessary safety precautions.

I'm glad you're enjoying the sun,

but I'm a little worried about the tilt of your umbrella.

I think you'll find a 45-degree angle creates

the perfect amount of shade and protection.

After all, there's nothing fun about a sunburn.

- -

Hang on, Sally.

I need to make sure you're observing proper water safety.

Snoopy?

Much safer.

Have fun!

Hmm.

Seems a little overinflated.

That could be a popping hazard.

Snoopy?

There you go, Schroeder.

I've roasted more than a few marshmallows in my day.

The right stick length is essential for making the most out of the experience.

Line up for stick measuring, gang!

Is this really necessary?

Only if you want perfectly toasted marshmallows, Linus.

- Right everyone? -

Hmm. You know what I think?

Our safety precautions were a rousing success.

You know, Snoopy, I really think we did some good today.

That's a laugh!

You made a total mess of everything.

Hate to say it, Chuck, but you're the worst Junior Counselor ever.

Technically he's the first Junior Counselor ever.

But I'm forced to agree with Patricia.

It is hard to imagine someone being worse at it.

I was just trying to make sure you all had a good time at camp.

We know that, Charlie Brown.

But maybe for the sake of everyone's good time, just try less.

As in not at all.

But… I… I…

I blew it.

My one chance to get some respect.

Nobody is having fun and it's all my fault.

If only there was some way to make everything right.

That's it!

Come on, Snoopy.

I know just what to do!

Nothing says "fun" and "I'm sorry" like popcorn.

You get popping, Snoopy,

- while I round up the others. -

Be sure to make enough!

- -

I know you're not thrilled with the job I've done

as Junior Counselor, but if you follow me,

I have a surprise that I think might make up for it.

In fairness, that was pretty surprising.

I suspect the camp authorities might have a problem with this.

Rats.

I bet they'll send him home.

Or worse, take away his swimming privileges.

- Yeah. - Mm-hmm.

Well, I'm no longer Official Junior Counselor.

They fired you?

I resigned.

I tried so hard to get everyone's respect

that I took all the fun out of camp

and ended up with even less respect than before.

Honestly, it's a relief.

What did you do with all that popcorn?

My former associate handled it.

"A Beagle Scout Is: Resourceful."

The ability to find a creative solution to a problem is

one of a Beagle Scout's greatest skills.

Should things not go according to plan,

a true Beagle Scout doesn't mope, despair, or rant.