It's the summer of 1959 and "Maplins" employees determine that the vacation camp is now run by Jeffrey Fairbrother (a former college professor). He is clearly not qualified for the position. He means well, but his absent-minded and academic approach is in stark contrast to that of his team. This team includes Ted Bovis, who had actually hoped to be assigned the camp leadership, Spike Dixon, the camp comedian, the so-called Yellowcoat, Mr. Partridge, the drinking organ and puppeteer on duty, the snobbish dance couple Barry and Yvonne and the bumbling, hyper-nervous chambermaid Peggy. A lot of misunderstandings because of the unfathomable ways of love, unfulfilled desires and very entertaining situations