Summer is camp season, and many parents look forward to getting a week or two to themselves while their kids get a week or two to explore the great outdoors, learn new skills, and make new friends and memories.

Well, that’s the theory anyway. But not every kid is thrilled to sing “Kumbaya” and share a bunk bed with complete strangers.

What’s a kid to do? Make sure their letters home pack a punch of both hilarious honesty and a little bit of guilt.

At least the rash is gone...

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I asked you for ONE thing.

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Say "cheese."

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And make it snappy.

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Don't waste your money.

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You do what ya gotta do.

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Short and to the point.

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Priorities, people. Priorities.

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Hate!

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Poor Bambi.

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In case you don't believe him.

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If you look past the vomiting...

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Here's the plan: Part 1

Part 2

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Maybe that P.S. could have been left out.

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Take it down a notch...

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Technically, that is one letter.

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Nothing. They like nothing.

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Very specific instructions.

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It couldn't all fit on one page, so start with the important things...

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...and then close with a couple requests.

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Dot, dot, dash...good ol' "Morris" Code.

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Well, that's a relief.

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Try and stay strong...

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SO much to do.

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So what time will you be picking them up?