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PLEASE NOTE: The city’s biggest Camp Fairs are coming up on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, in Manhattan. For families with children ages 3 to teen, the Camp Fairs are free, child-friendly, and feature both Day Camps (in and around the city) and Sleepaway Camps (all over the Northeast). CLICK HERE for details and to register.

Whether your little camper is heading to day camp in the urban jungle or preparing to pitch a tent in the great outdoors, the right gear and supplies are sure to make all the difference. Our top 10 picks for summer 2015 are not only practical, but also 100 percent fun!

  • Hello Hydration

    Hello Hydration

     In Hello Kitty’s latest collaboration with the tokidoki brand, the eye-catching Kimono 500-ML Aluminum Bottle—featuring favorite tokidoki characters alongside a kimono-clad Kitty—is the perfect pick for making daily water-guzzling more of an adventure than a chore. Plus, the spout is leak-proof and the lid is totally BPA-free. $11.50, shop.tokidoki.it
  • Tick-Tac-Donut

    Tick-Tac-Donut

     Available from NYC kids’ clothing and gear staple Lester’s, this sweet-looking pillow by iscream is two fun camp picks in one. Of course, it’s a comfy pillow, but it also turns into a game of tick-tac-toe! The front of the pillow serves as a game board while the back features a fleece pocket full of 10 game markers. $34, lesters.com
  • Soap Style

    Soap Style

     Get in the rugged spirit and eschew boring old toiletries for your child! Not only does Izola’s Scout Soap Set come complete with three eco-friendly (think domestically-sourced raw materials and an all-vegetable base) triple-milled oatmeal soap bars, but it also features old-fashioned campy graphics. $19, izola.com
  • Bye Bye, Bugs

    Bye Bye, Bugs

     Obviously, no parent wants their child to fall victim to mosquito bites at camp, but so many repellants these days are packed with harmful chemicals. Enter Kaufmann Mercantile’s Natural Mosquito Repellant. Handmade in the USA, this blend of citronella, catnip, and calendula offers a pleasant-smelling and -feeling alternative to traditional bug sprays. $14.95, kaufmann-mercantile.com
  • Sleep Tight

    Sleep Tight

     Sleekly designed just for kids ages 10-14, REI’s three-season Lumen Sleeping Bag is durable, compressible, and snugly insulated. Plus, the contoured hood and relaxed fit make it uber-comfy. $119, rei.com
  • Top Towel

    Top Towel

     Infuse shower or pool time with the spirit of the American West with Pendleton’s Jacquard Hooded Towel. With a cool Western design inspired by Pendleton’s iconic blanket patterns, this 100 percent cotton towel (available this spring) is sure to become a bathroom staple long after the last day of camp. $49.50, pendleton-usa.com
  • Glasses Half Full

    Glasses Half Full

     Let your camper see summer through cool-colored glasses! Jonas Paul’s Albert Sunglasses offer up a classic aviator look just for kids and include shatterproof prescription lenses, a polycarbonate frame, and 100 percent UV protection. Plus, for every pair sold, Jonas Paul gives support to CBM International to give glasses or corrective surgery to a person in need. $99, jonaspauleyewear.com
  • Write On

    Write On

     Entice your campers to write you (their loving parent) oodles of letters with a stationery set from Love, Laura Gifts (a camp gear staple for NYC fams). While Love, Laura offers a variety of fun and customizable patterns, this year we’re all about the very hip Sneaker set. Note pad, $24; notecards, $35; postcards, $15; keep-in-touch cards, $50; lovelauragifts.com
  • Sun Safety

    Sun Safety

     Avoiding harmful sunburns is a key component of a successful camp experience—and a great lifetime health habit. Make it easy and fun for your child to ‘screen up with Hang Ten’s SPF 30 Classic Sport Spray. The brightly colored bottle makes it appealing to kids, while the maximum water-resistance, paraben-free formula, and easy-to-use spray bottle offer peace of mind to parents. $12.99, hangtensunscreen.com
  • The Wheel Deal

    The Wheel Deal

     And just where is your kiddo going to pack all of their fab camp gear? In their new Alcatraz II Backpack by Kipling, of course! This wheeled backpack sports an outdoorsy distressed dragonfly print and a signature Kipling monkey key chain, and is airplane carry-on approved. Plus, built-in laptop protection lets it transition to back-to-school when the summer ends. $239, kipling-usa.com

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