Camp Laurel, a high-end summer camp located on Echo Lake in Maine’s Belgrade Lakes region, has filed a lawsuit against White Plains Aviation Partners, operating as Million Air White Plains, over allegations that the aviation company failed to provide chartered flights as agreed. The suit, filed on July 27 by Camp Laurel and its parent company, Coastal Camps Inc., seeks at least $355,000 in damages for alleged breach of contract, negligent supervision, and unjust enrichment.

According to court documents, the camp had contracted Million Air White Plains to arrange private jet charters to transport campers and their families to the remote Maine facility. However, the company purportedly did not deliver the flights as promised and failed to return payments after the cancellations. Camp Laurel contends this breach caused disruption and financial harm.

Camp Laurel is known for its extensive amenities, which include 15 tennis courts, multiple regulation-sized fields for baseball, soccer, and lacrosse, basketball and roller hockey facilities, a beach volleyball court, gymnastics and dance centers, art and metalworking studios, a professional theater, and a private radio station. The camp markets itself as a premier destination for youth, drawing families willing to pay upwards of $18,000 per summer session. Some parents reportedly add to the cost by purchasing designer camp gear, concierge packing services, and arranging private jets to reach the remote camp.

The lawsuit highlights a growing trend among elite summer camps where clients rely on exclusive transportation options to overcome logistical challenges posed by rural locations. While such services are intended to enhance convenience and the overall experience, the alleged failure by the aviation company underscores the risks involved in coordinating private travel for seasonal programs.

Camp Laurel and Million Air White Plains have not publicly commented on the lawsuit. Legal proceedings are expected to further clarify the circumstances surrounding the breach and any financial liabilities.