Pinky and Rex are getting ready to go to sleep away camp for the very first time. Rex is incredibly excited and keeps talking about all the amazing adventures they are going to have. Pinky, on the other hand, is feeling completely terrified and just wants to stay safe at home where he belongs. Desperate for help, Pinky turns to the Dear Arnie advice column in the newspaper to figure out how to handle his first-time jitters. Arnie gives him some solid advice, and his mother tries to reassure him, too. But in the end, it is his best friend Rex who knows exactly what to say to make him feel brave enough to face the unknown. This relatable story perfectly captures the nervous excitement of trying something new.