For a dear dad: Send him a special note

If he’s a shoe-in for Dad of the Year, it can be difficult to find the right card that conveys how much you and your tots appreciate your hubby. But Etsy shop owner Caitlin McClain, an illustrator and graphic designer from Austin, Texas, has created a card that’s the perfect mix of salty tear-producing sentiment and sweetness. Printed on cream, matte card stock, it reads, “No One Could Ever Fill Your Shoes, Dad.” The text surrounds a pair of lace-up oxford shoes that would warm the heart of any hipster, and it is blank inside, so there’s plenty of space for little hands to write “I love you, Dad!”

“No One Could Ever Fill Your Shoes, Dad” card by LittleLow, $4, www.etsy.com/listing/130847482/no-one-could-ever-fill-your-shoes-dad?ref=usr_faveitems.

YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp

MAKE A SPLASH WITH US THIS SUMMER! YMCA of Long Island Summer Day Camp &ndash; locations in Bay Shore, East Hampton, Glen Cove, Holtsville, Huntington, and Patchogue As one of the region's largest, most-diverse camps for decades, YMCA Summer Day Camp offers a variety of programs with age-appropriate activities and opportunities to try new things, build confidence, and create memories.&nbsp; At the YMCA Summer Day Camp, we offer the best of adventure, aquatics, sports &amp; games, creative arts, camp traditions, special guests &amp; trips, and summer learning. Our programs for ages 3-15 are designed to meet your child's interests and abilities.&nbsp; Our staff create a safe, fun, welcoming environment where kids can be themselves to enjoy learning, playing, exploring, and socializing.&nbsp; Two-week sessions run July 1-Aug 23. In-person and virtual open house options. Transportation, lunch and extended schedule options are CAMP LIFE is the BEST LIFE!

World of Discovery Day Camp

Over 30 Years of Summer Day Camp Fun &amp; Excitement in Bayside, Queens! For kids ages 4 to 15.&nbsp; An Adventure A Day...&nbsp; At World of Discovery Summer Day Camp of Bayside, Queens, NY summertime is a season for children to expand their horizons, explore new territories, and discover new and exciting things about themselves. Whether the children are enrolled in the Discovery Sports Academy or the Discovery Summer Day Camp, they build new skills, discover new things, make new friends, and realize a new found confidence. &nbsp; Through our structured programming, campers are encouraged to participate and excel in those activities that interest them the most. Both group and individual instruction is offered, and children are generally grouped according to age. Positive reinforcement and encouragement are the cornerstones of all World of Discovery Summer Day Camp programming.

Trail Blazers

Since 1887, Trail Blazers&rsquo; programs have been where campers connect to nature, make new friends, and create life-long memories. From Grades PreK-10, there is a day or overnight adventure for your camper. Registration is currently open for farmstead, rock climbing, canoeing, biking, and backpacking adventures. We&rsquo;ll leave the screens at home for a summer full of learning about our environment and building skills, guided by staff from all over the world! Of course, there will be songs and s&rsquo;mores! Come outside and play, adventure awaits! Visit our website to learn more and secure your camper&rsquo;s spot. Trail Blazers is accredited by the American Camp Association.