Shopping: 10 Trendy Tech Accessories For Kids

With the school year already started, accessories like USB flash drives, electronic device cases, and laptop bags are in high demand to help kids get their tech and their school work from the home to the classroom. Here are 10 tech accessories that are both functional and kid-friendly.

Newt Slim Laptop Carrying Case by OGIO: Perfect for carrying multiple devices, this light weight and stylish bag has a main padded compartment big enough for a laptop with a 15-inch screen, a second padded compartment for a tablet or e-reader, and two other separate pockets where you can keep a phone, writing implements, and documents such as homework and essays. Spacious and easily portable, your child might not even need a backpack. $61.19, bestbuy.com

Gnome Stylus by Gamago: For the child with a whimsical sense of humor, this adorable little gnome may not be as large as his lawn-dwelling brethren, but he is compatible with all touch screen phones, tablets, and e-readers. That has to count for something right? $10, gamago.com

Ugly Doll Mimobot USB Flash Drives by Mimoco: Ugly and cute at the same time, these quirky character flash drives come in four data capacities: 8, 16, 32, and 64 GB for all your file storing needs. Fun and useful, once again proving that being pretty isn’t everything. $19.99- $69.99, mimoco.com

Screen Cleaning Towelettes by Well-Kept: Dirt and fingerprint smudges on screens are an unavoidable evil when it comes to electronic devices. Solution? Use these handy wipes! $6, jcrew.com

The Erase iPhone 5 Case by Delia’s: If your kid has an artistic side and just can’t figure out what phone case they want, let them decorate their own. And then erase it and re-decorate it, again and again and again. $24.90, store.delias.com
Symmetry Series for Samsung GALAXY S5 by Otter Box: Available in 12 vibrant designs, these colorful cases definitely give phones an extra dose of style. Just hope that your child doesn’t ask for a brand new wardrobe to match. Plus, the Otterbox label ensures that expensive smartphones stay protected from the ways of rambunctious tweens. $39.95 – $49.95, otterbox.com

MLB Yankees Pattern iPad Swivel Case by Tokidoki: Just because baseball season is almost over doesn’t mean your love of the game has to disappear too. Now that the MLB has teamed up with Tokidoki, your little one can celebrate their Yankee pride all year round with this adorably illustrated iPad case that swivels into a stand. Plus, for fans of other MLB franchises, TD has a range of other teams represented in their tech shop. $49.95, shop.tokidoki.it
8GB Gloomy Bear USB Flash Drive by New Egg: With a fashion forward design and eight GB of memory, this cartoony bear will become your child’s favorite tech accessory. Put it on a keychain or a bracelet for easy carrying and they are sure to get compliments. $26.23, newegg.com

Carded ID Wristlet by Lilly Pulitzer: Half wallet, half phone case, this cute wrislet keeps all of your kid’s essentials within reach while also making sure nothing gets lost. The fact that it comes in three eye-catching patterns doesn’t hurt either. $38, lillypulitzer.com

Hello Kitty 7-Inch Leopard Tablet Case: What little girl doesn’t love Hello Kitty? This sleek leopard-print tablet case, designed in collaboration with LoungeFly, is lined with plush to keep tablets and e-readers protected and comes complete with a shiny patent leather exterior sure to please the eyes of tablet-toting tots and tweens everywhere! $45, sanrio.com

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals&mdash;all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!

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.

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.