Spring Fever Essentials For Tots

I think I have a case of spring fever! This tiny toddler is tired of arctic temperatures, snow, and being stuck inside and is ready to hit the great outdoors and dominate the playground! I simply couldn’t get by, however, without these spring essentials. I’m sure your kids will love them, too:

Mini Micro 3-in-1 Scooter: I’ve been getting around town with this scooter since I was in diapers. This award-winning set of wheels has different seat and handle bar settings to grow with us kiddos (and to prevent Mommy from having to buy three different scooters). I used to ride on the seat (starting at age one) but then my hand-eye coordination ramped up and I could scoot using my O-bar. And when I am a really big kid, I can reach up to the T-bar. No matter what the setting, I just love scooting along, feeling the wind blow in my hair. Watch out puppies on the sidewalk, here I come! $114.99, amazon.com

Tuffo Indoor/ Outdoor Blanket: This multipurpose water-resistant blanket is the perfect accessory for picnics, camping, on-the-go naps, and more. We tote it around in its convenient carry bag which has storage pockets that I can hide things in. Then the bag magically opens into a large (54×84) water-resistant blanket. It comes in fab designs, too. Mommy likes that it is machine washable and PVC- and phthalate-free. $41.95, tuffo.com

Crocs Girls’ Shayna Glitter Ombre Mary Jane: I love shoes, and these Crocs give me great comfort inside and outside without compromising my sense of style and sparkle. My Shayna Glitter Ombre Mary Janes are so easy to slip on and slide off that I can do it all by myself. Mommy likes the secure fit and that they withstand the water and sand while I love the massage sole and all the glitter. $29.99, crocs.com

Babiators: These sunglasses are so colorful and cool that I rock them anytime I go outside (after all, this light-eyed baby is sensitive to the sun and must protect her baby blues). With new spring designs like “Party Animal” and “Houston, We Have a Rockstar,” these super shades are stylish, 100 percent UVA and UVB protected, and, best of all, come with a lifetime guarantee. So if I lose or break them, I get another pair…guaranteed. Not that I plan to do either, but accidents happen. They even come with a cool case (Plus: they were featured in New York Family’s 2014 Camp Guide!). $19.99, babiators.com

Wee Can Too Friendly Veggie Sidewalk Chalk: This all-natural chalk brightens any kid’s day! It’s fun and safe for all ages, even babies thanks to its organic and vegan ingredients. The original is a classic and the swirl has so many great colors. Watch out sidewalk and playground, here I come with my five -color assortment to make a rainbow of fun. $12, weecantooart.com

Green Toys Build-a-Bouquet: April showers bring May flowers, and in our apartment there are flowers every day with my build- a-bouquet. This wonderful flower playset allows me to arrange, create, and rearrange a beautiful flower garden based on my whims. And as always with Green Toys, it’s made in the USA from environmentally friendly materials. This brightly colored 44-piece set includes four bases, 16 stem and leaf pieces, and 24 flower pieces. Can you say flower power? $26, greentoys.com

Alba Botanica Very Emollient Sunscreen Kids Spray SPF 40: This all-natural, tear-free, hypo-allergenic, very water-resistant, non-greasy, milky spray sunscreen is a safe and fun way to protect my delicate skin. Mommy doesn’t have to fight me to rub me down from head to toe with gunky lotion—instead, we get to play and spray. It is enjoyable and convenient for both of us. And then I get to swim and run under the sun without harming by beautiful snow white skin. $8.99, amazon.com

Ghostlight Theater Camp

Ghostlight Theater Camp is a summer theater camp for campers ages 9-17. Providing 10-day, 3-week, and 6-week programs that combine high-caliber theater training with a traditional summer camp experience.&nbsp; Working with Broadway artists both in classes and in productions, campers will have access to skill development, mentorships, and lifelong connections that will follow them beyond camp. Ghostlight focuses on ensemble theatre values and practicies that support individuality and self-expression in the context of community. This means that no camper at Ghostlight is in the back row or sitting on the side. Each day brings multiple opportunities to perform and create with fellow campers in an environment filled with support.&nbsp; When not making theater, campers can enjoy the benefits of a summer camp in Maine that no other theater camp offers. Stargazing in a hammock, walks in the woods, downtime by the pool, and quiet time reading in the Gazebos with the sound of wind all around are some of highlights of a summer unplugged and away from screens.&nbsp; Finally, the most meaningful and lasting gift of a summer at Ghostlight is the friendships made that last a lifetime. Though the love of theater brings us together, and the work we do stands out from other experiences, the community focus of Ghostlight Theater Camp is why we hear, year after year, that campers cannot wait to return.&nbsp;

STEAM Camp at the Cathedral School

<div> STEAM Camp at the Cathedral School is an innovative summer day camp that welcomes all children rising to Kindergarten up to Grade 6. Blending craft, engineering, and technology, projects are designed to spark wonder in all of our campers. Campers also learn to design and prototype at our Innovation Lab equipped with 3D printers, laser cutter, robots, and other maker tech. When they need a break, campers are just steps away from our AquaZone for some refreshing splashes and water slide fun.&nbsp; </div> <div> STEAM campers are curious. They want to be makers, inventors, and problem solvers. Summer is a great time to tinker, explore, and play. Combining inventive hands-on projects with summer outdoor fun on our beautiful 11-acre campus, STEAM Camp is an ideal experience for all children in NYC. Come have a creative, whimsical, and STEAM-y summer with us!&nbsp; </div> <div> Choose one or both of our sessions: </div> <div> Session 1: Living Green with STEAM: Sustainable Design &amp; Engineering </div> <div> Session 2: Maker Park Adventures: Circuits, Coding &amp; Robotics </div>

Purchase College Youth and Precollege Programs

Welcome to the Summer 2024 Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts! For more than 40 years, these programs have been much more than camps. Summer students from grades 7-12 learn new skills in a rich environment full of exciting beginnings, new friends and achievements, growth and independence. &nbsp; Summer 2024 Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts. Serious Foundation. Serious Fun. Ignite your passion for performing arts, creative writing, filmmaking, songwriting and music production, journalism, voice, auditioning, photography and photo editing, or visual art in these intensive enrichment experiences, led by experienced educators and teaching artists. Students in grades 7 &ndash; 12 engage in 1-, 2- and 4-week, full day programs designed to foster growth and independence while gaining new skills and meeting new friends with similar interests! Join the instructors you know and love in daily sessions that teach new skills and provide social interaction. We have kept the same low staff-to-student ratio and quality instruction that you have come to expect. They are immersed in a variety of exciting and enriching learning opportunities, such as songwriting, acting, visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, digital arts, voice, and musical theatre. We hope that you choose Purchase College for your child&rsquo;s summer experience. It is sure to create many treasured memories for your entire family. &nbsp; Programs: - Programs meet 9:30 am &ndash; 3:30 pm, Monday&ndash;Friday, with early drop-off and extended day options also available. - There are no programs Thursday and Friday, July 4 &amp; 5. - 10% discount for early registration and Purchase College faculty/staff discount - Session I: July 1 &ndash; July 12 Session II: July 15 &ndash; 26 Session III: July 29 &ndash; August 9 &nbsp; Each program concludes with a performance, exhibit, reading, film screening, or other culminating event for families and friends to showcase the skills that they have learned. &nbsp;