When the Bear family arrives at their vacation beach house, they want to go swimming immediately. Seeing the opportunity to teach the cubs a lesson about family cooperation, Mama and Papa decide to join the cubs on the beach. When the cubs realize their swimsuits are hopelessly buried somewhere in the trunk of the car, they become more willing to help their parents.

Title from sell sheet. Originally broadcast as individual episodes of the television program.

By the Sea --Summer job -- Fly it -- Perfect fishing spot -- Bad habit.