Jeffrey Willis, a Brooklyn youngster who is fed up with living in a small house, enjoys the extravagance of his summer employment at the Flamingo Club. In favor of Phil Brody and Carla Samson, he rejects his father's support and is swayed by her big swimsuit charms. After some harsh lessons learned over the course of a few late summer weeks, the adolescent finally grasps the importance of prioritizing one's family.