Go with the grain

Ease your student’s back-to-school burden with a backpack that combines comfort with retro style. Recommended for children ages 10 and up, LL Bean’s new Wayfarer Pack features a fantastic faux bois pattern. That’s French for “false wood,” but this backpack is a true find. You’ll want to go with the grain because it has a padded back panel and two side water-bottle compartments. Add a little je ne sais quois by monogramming it with your child’s initials or a single letter, for an additional cost of $8. Ooh-la-la.

Wayfarer Pack, $49.95, www.llbean.com.

Kids Country Day Camp

Kids Country Day Camp is a sports, adventure, and recreational day camp for children 5 - 12 years of age.&nbsp;They&nbsp; are located on 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Suffolk County, Mount Sinai.&nbsp;The&nbsp;campus is comprised of&nbsp; indoor and outdoor recreation areas, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, and water activity areas. The&nbsp; summer camp session runs for 8 weeks excluding the 4th of July holiday. Various combinations of weeks and&nbsp; days provides complete scheduling flexibility. Activity hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with additional before and after care available for your convenience. Before care hours are from 7:00-8:30am and after care hours&nbsp; are from 4:30-6:00pm. Rates include lunch, snacks, refreshments, arts &amp; crafts and activity materials, sports equipment, and 2 camp shirts.

Take the Stage at the Park Slope Day Camp

Take the Stage is a three-week experience for theater artists that offers the experience of creating an original show with friends and performing it. Majors available in Drama, Dance, Music &amp; Stagecraft, Take the Stage blends innovative performing arts activities with traditional day camp including half-day trips &amp; special event theme days in Prospect Park.&nbsp; Take the Stage runs in two 3-week sessions. Performances will be held for PSDC groups on Thursday and for families and friends on Friday. Extended hours and transportation from most Brooklyn neighborhoods available. Options to mix and match with Traditional Camp and Sports Academy. For campers entering Grades 1 - 8. Register while discounts are at their highest.

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!