"A Snorking We Will Go" is the 9th episode of Season 1. The snorks go on a camping trip to earn merit badges, but Junior's use of modern conviniences get in the way. Plus, they have an adventure along the way - read for more info.
It all begins when the snorks get on a bus to go to Camp Snorkawampa. They meet Ranger Ripple, who tells them they must not use modern conviniences, but the snork who gets the most merit badges will be named Senior Snork Scout. Naturally, Junior thinks he'll win the prize. Daffney and Casey bunk in a tent together, as do Allstar and Dimmy. Occy pops up behind Tooter; although Ranger Ripple doesn't allow octopusues at his camp, he lets Occy stay, meaning Tooter gets to bunk in a tent with him.
The snorks are trying to have fun when Junior's use of modern conviniences get in every obstacle and wreck havoc. Not only does he use an inflatable tent, he unties the knot Daffney tied onto Dimmy; uses a fish-calling machine; takes a picture of a fish Casey was trying to draw, thus scaring it away; and using steam out of a can to make his own food. Later that night, the snorks sit around steam when Ranger Ripple tells them a spooky story about the "Phosphorus Phantom," whose favorite food is young snork. There's no such thing, although Junior takes his tale seriously.
"It's the Phosphorous Phantom!"
After breakfast, the snorks go on a hiking trip up top of a moutnain. On the way back, Junior encourages them to follow him back to camp, just because he has a compass. Turns out they were just following the needle pointing north. They went around in circles and ended up cold, hungry and lost. Allstar sends Occy to find sanctuary, when instead he finds an old abandoned ship. They go inside it, and spot a human wearing a watermask open the window. They believe he's the "Phosphorous Phantom," so they swim frantically. That is, until Allstar uses his steamroller to create steam and scare it away. Due to his bravery, Ranger Ripple gives him the Senior Snork Scout Badge. While he tells Casey no one in Snorkland will believe their story, the human tells his friends they won't believe what he found underwater.
Backgorund Info[]
The following parents make a camero appearance: Kelps, Seaworthys, and Wetworths
Clips of the episode can be seen in both the Season 2 and Season 3/4 themes
This episode strongly shows the relationship between Daffney and Dimmy