Fourth Of July Favorites

I was born in the USA and am proud of it! This patriotic toddler has been consulting with Uncle Sam and is beyond ready to sport her stars and stripes in honor of Independence Day. So check out some of my favorite Fourth of July gear!

Corduroy’s Fourth of July. In this Fourth of July-themed book, my favorite storybook bear, Corduroy, tells me all about the important holiday. Corduroy and I are always eager to learn, especially when it involves parades, fireworks, and cool history facts! $5.39; amazon.com.

Maple Landmark Flag Train Whistle. This thrills two of my senses: I love looking at the beautiful red, white and blue American flag it proudly displays while also listening to its train whistle sound. Choo choo! Here comes the Fourth of July! The best part? The whistle is crafted from responsibly harvested wood—allowing us to honor our country even more. $6; available at Sprout San Francisco (1375 Third Avenue) or at maplelandmark.com.

Applike Couture American Flag Shirt and Lemonade’s Red Wagon Baby Star Skirt. This fashion forward toddler could not sacrifice her sense of style for the holiday so stopped by her favorite stores for a special Fourth of July ensemble. First stop was Applike Couture for a chic shirt–a red tank custom studded with an American flag heart. Next was Lemonade, where I found a smart denim skirt with bold white stars that would make any fashionista delighted. Besides being cute and flattering, this outfit would make Yankee Doodle proud! Tank is $35 at applikecouture.com; skirt is $42 at Lemonade (1038 Lexington Avenue).

Ralph Lauren Flag Swimsuit. This itsy bitsy teenie weenie American flag-striped bikini is perfect for the 4th! The impeccable Ralph Lauren design perfectly captures the American spirit. And I will look like a flag waving as I run along the ocean. Oh, say, can you see…!
$55; ralphlauren.com.

Converse Chuck Taylor Flag Slip Shoes. These snazzy sneakers are sure to make fireworks of their own on July 4. Comfy yet cool, they allow me to show my pride from head to toe. Every day will feel like the Fourth of July when I sport these stylish kicks!
$32; converse.com.

Pottery Barn Kids 4th of July Collection. I don’t know about you, but I just love this BBQ stuff and cannot wait to eat the amazing American cuisine in honor of the 4th. And what better way to serve up the food than on the personalized flag and star plates Mommy ordered from Pottery Barn Kids? I even have a matching place mat to help contain the mess I am sure to make digging into my magnificent holiday meal. Does Mommy think I am a messy eater? Well, if so, I forgive her since we also purchased pin wheels (pictured), picnic totes, and various American flags from Pottery Barn Kids for my American adventure. Prices vary; potterybarnkids.com.

Challenge Camp

Challenge Camp is an ACA accredited day camp focused on STEM and Arts enrichment for creative children ages 4-15 at a new location,&nbsp;Iona University. The Challenge Camp advantage is that parents and campers customize a program based on the child&rsquo;s interests, and students follow their courses for an entire session. Challenge offers over 100 STEM and Arts project based electives to engage and inspire campers. Courses range from 3D Printing, App Development, Art, Chess, Coding, Cooking, Drones, Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Escape Room, E-Sports, Filmmaking, Game Design, Lego, Magic, Makerspace, Minecraft, Photography, Podcasting, Robotics, Rocketry, Theater, VR and more! The Discover, Imagine &amp; Create program is for students entering Kindergarten in fall. Active sports options including Basketball, Dance, Fencing, Ninja Warrior, Pickleball, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and an on-site Swim Program allow campers to challenge their minds and bodies. A Hot lunch and snack are included. Transportation and early drop-off/extended day options are available. The program is unique as there are multiple disciplinary options your child can experience throughout the day from STEM, Art, Theater, Music, Science, Technology, Sports and Swimming. To learn more about this innovative enrichment program visit:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.challengecamps.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.challengecamps.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1704993244563000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3LRLLIWiKoUBlHE35POFyK">http://www.challengecamps.com</a>

Take the Stage at the Park Slope Day Camp

Take the Stage is a three-week experience for theater artists that offers the experience of creating an original show with friends and performing it. Majors available in Drama, Dance, Music &amp; Stagecraft, Take the Stage blends innovative performing arts activities with traditional day camp including half-day trips &amp; special event theme days in Prospect Park.&nbsp; Take the Stage runs in two 3-week sessions. Performances will be held for PSDC groups on Thursday and for families and friends on Friday. Extended hours and transportation from most Brooklyn neighborhoods available. Options to mix and match with Traditional Camp and Sports Academy. For campers entering Grades 1 - 8. Register while discounts are at their highest.

Mosholu Day Camp

For over 80 years, Mosholu Day Camp has been providing affordable, quality camping to children from all over the Bronx, Manhattan, Rockland &amp; Westchester. Our picturesque facility sits on beautiful Lake Cohasset in Harriman State Park. It offers children a place to develop, experience, and enjoy the nature around them, while taking part in unforgettable outdoor summer activities.&nbsp; Mosholu offers campers more, while you pay less. As a camp that focuses on traditional activities our goal is to give children unforgettable experiences and lifelong friendships. The camp has expert staff and top-notch facilities. Mosholu is a safe and nurturing environment filled with exciting activities and adventures for all ages. Director, Mike Halpern brings over 40 years of camping, teaching and childcare experiences and along with an amazing leadership team, built a program that allows campers to learn and thrive. The camp provides a nurturing environment where campers have an opportunity to enjoy activities (like music, arts, sports, and special programs), while a special focus is placed on swimming, where campers begin to develop and improve water familiarity and swimming skills take part in row boats, kayaks and an amazing waterpark. The camp has an amazing challenge and ropes course area with a number of challenges including a rock wall, zip line, tree climbing and rope swing. Campers gain independence while supervised by counselors who understand the needs of emerging tween campers. Mosholu is a &ldquo;funtastic&rdquo; place where campers make new friends, are creative, focus on sports and arts, and have a positive experience. Counselors are college-aged and older, and are directly supervised by adult professional child care workers who are in tune to the campers' needs. There are tons of inter-camp games and parties, as well as cookouts and a water balloon sling shot area where campers stay cool and laugh.&nbsp; Mosholu Day Camp offers bus service (included in the price) from all over Westchester, Upper Manhattan, The Bronx and Rockland. It is an amazing camp experience at an amazing price!&nbsp; It is a place where memories are made that last a lifetime!