Olympic Games Gift Guide

It’s official: The Winter Olympics are upon us! Fans of figure skating, hockey, snowboarding, skiing, and more all watch to cheer on good ol’ Team USA. In honor of the world’s favorite athletic games, we decided to put together a list of nine awesome gifts for children that are all about the exciting Sochi event.

Bobo Choses Baby One-Piece in Olympiad: This trendy infant outfit has the faded look of a vintage t-shirt. Sporting a “Los Angeles 1984” logo, the J. Crew onesie would make a celebration-worthy gift for your wee Olympian. $49, jcrew.com

USA Youth Fire Sky Long Sleeve T-Shirt: For older kids, this Sochi 2014 apparel is commemorative of the special occasion. It dons stylish blue stars that surround the American flag with a look that say “I’m casual, athletic, and I like it!” $21.95, teamusashop.com

Sochi 2014 Girls Jacket: A sporty girl will love this lightweight jacket from the Sochi 2014 Collection. With three bright color options and an interesting sleeve pattern, the logo-clad parka is ideal for any winter season. $211.56, shop.2014sochi.com

Polar Bear Plush Hat: The Olympic mascots get cozy on these plush hats. The soft head covering is in the shape of an adorable polar bear with longs ears that can tie around chilly chins. $24.82, shop.2014sochi.com

Russian Matryoshka: Traditional Russian nesting dolls are a wonderful way to celebrate both the Olympics and Sochi culture. This set comes with seven dolls that are painted with a classic look, (except for the emblazoned “Sochi 2014”). $38.36, shop.2014sochi.com

Olympic Mascots Puzzle: An ideal present for children ages 3 to 5, this cute 40-piece puzzle depicts several of the official mascots for the games. $12.90, shop.olympic.org

Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games: For your little gamer, this was made especially for the Sochi 2014 Olympics. Complete with sporty mini-games and two childhood favorite characters, the Wii U title (rated E for Everyone) can be fun for the whole family. $49.99, toysrus.com

G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet Book: There’s no better way to teach your kids all about Olympic games history than this children’s book by Brad Herzog. It’s an ideal gift for kids in first to fourth grade, featuring stunning illustrations and rich explanations of key terms and ideas. $10.33, amazon.com

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;