Out: Hand-me-down sleeping bags from stinky older siblings
In: Planning ahead and getting a jump-start on organizing and amassing all the camping gear
Out: Bullies, mean people, eye rolling and saying “uh, whatever!”
In: New friends, new adventures, super-cute sportswear, blankets and unexpected accessories
Out: Staying in on a Thursday night to watch “X Factor”
In: Getting a jump on Spring shopping at Englewood’s Eve of Fashion to support Project Ladybug- snagging exclusive discounts to Englewood boutiques (up to 20% off!), watching Elite models, and rubbing elbows with celebrities at this professionally produced show. Snag Tickets Here!
What else is hot? Lots! Read on for our top picks and must-haves for the upcoming kids camping season.
Keep camp close to their heart with this nameplate necklace inscribed with the name of their favorite home away from home ($38, available from www.happycampernyc.com, 212-600-0266)
Stationary and other personal effects stay clean and organized in this storage box from Double Happiness 4 ($28, available at Canteen, 277 Westwood Avenue, Westwood, 201-383-0144)
Your mini-baller will rule the court with camp pride in this airbrushed pinny. ($45 available at Canteen, 277 Westwood Avenue, Westwood, 201-383-0144)
We love this soft, batiked tank with a campfire on the back….brought us back to our own camp days. ($38.50, Available at Marcia’s Attic for Kids, 29 North Dean Street, Englewood)
Sharpees are so yesterday. Never lose a flip-flop again with these airbrushed Havaianas, ($48 for kids and $60 for adults at Happy Camper NYC, 212-600-0266)
Fringe it! Your camper will cozy up in this made-to-order piece from Lemon. ($36, Available on-line at Fearless and Freckles)
No one will question who’s the ace on the court when your kid struts in with this monogrammed tennis racquet cover ($122, Available on-line at Fill-R-Up)
