Spring Trends From GILT

Though the chilly weather may seem like it has no sign of slowing down, the truth is that we can hope for warmer weather sooner rather than later — and that also means that style-savvy kiddos can look forward to rockin’ some great spring fashion in short order! Read on as Melissa Keswin, the director of kids and baby at GILT, shares her favorite kids’ trend picks for the coming season!

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Anais & I Juliette Dress GILT: $62-$65, Original Retail: $124-$129 — Anais & I’s Juliette Dress, $62-65, from GILT

Patterns: This season is all about classics, remixed. Traditional prints like polka dots and florals get an update with bigger scale and more playful colors. Stock up plenty of solids to mix and match them with for an easy formula of adorable outfits all spring long.

Anais & I Ryan Jean GILT: $48-50, Original Retail: $96-$99 — Anais & I’s Ryan Jean, $48-50 from GILT

Yellow Hues: My daughter is especially excited about yellow — her “new” favorite color will be everywhere this season. It’s an instant dose of sunshine, whether you’re willing to go head-to-toe (I know she is!) or just want to test it out with a fun pair of sandals or a hair accessory.

See Kai Run's Peyton High-Top Sneakers, $21 from GILT — See Kai Run’s Peyton High-Top Sneakers, $21 from GILT

High-top Shoes: Now that sneakers have officially dominated the grown-up fashion industry, their making their way to tinier feet. High tops are a high impact way to add some cool factor to your little one’s look this season. From metallic gold to pretty pink, these are a must-have. For the girls, pair them with a feminine little skirt, and for the boys, you can’t go wrong with a smart pair of shorts.

Sweets by EJ's Elephant Costume, $64 from GILT — Sweets by EJ’s Elephant Costume,
$64 from GILT

Dress-Up: Creativity is king this Spring! Let your kids have fun with their favorite princesses, superheroes and TV characters–costumes aren’t just for play dates anymore.

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!