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.

Camp Woodward

For those who live action sports, a week at Woodward West is beyond anything they&rsquo;ve ever imagined. With an over 50-year legacy of teaching athletes balance and agility, Woodward knows what it takes to learn and be the best in the sports kids love. That is why we&rsquo;ve built the most innovative parks, with features and training tools that help reduce injury and give kids a safe space to progress in the sports they love. &nbsp; 11 weeks of summer camp offered in 2024 will feature the following programs: - Skateboarding - Scooter riding - BMX freestyle biking - BMX racing - Parkour - Roller skating - Multisport &nbsp; The multisport program is a great place where kids can get a taste of all the action sports and discover their true passion! Woodward instruction and parks are built for progression, while recreational activities guarantee campers never have a dull moment. There are also pro athletes and Olympians in attendance each week who teach and hang with campers all week long. There&rsquo;s no place like it. Join us this summer!

Buck's Rock Performing and Creative Arts Camp

Buck&rsquo;s Rock Camp is a freedom-of-choice creative and performing arts camp for teenagers ages 10 to 17. Every summer at Buck&rsquo;s Rock is completely different. The campers who join us each year make the summer their own adventure, and the camp constantly evolves and changes to meet the needs of that year&rsquo;s campers. So to answer the question &ldquo;What is Buck&rsquo;s Rock?&rdquo; is simple: it is a safe space where young people can grow into whatever they want and need to be.&nbsp; The day at Buck&rsquo;s Rock starts at 7:30am and ends at 10:15pm. What happens in between is as varied as our campers and as friendly as our beautiful campus. Every day at Buck&rsquo;s Rock is different. What doesn&rsquo;t change: our stunning pastoral setting, committed, professional counselors, and a camper-to-counselor ratio of 2:1.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Every day at Buck&rsquo;s Rock is a new opportunity for self-discovery and creative expression. From the professionally-equipped studios and exciting performance spaces, to the state-of-the-art recording facilities and pool, campers are free to try anything and everything! Over 30 world-class programs await our artists every day, including everything from glassblowing to dance to painting to sketch comedy to radio to weaving to gardening and so much more! &nbsp; Many generations of Buck&rsquo;s Rockers, including campers, their parents, and decades of dedicated staff make up our unique community. Just one summer at Buck&rsquo;s Rock will make you a life-long member of our big, creative family. We can&rsquo;t wait for you to join us! &nbsp; Tiered Tuition System based on gross annual income and household size; $0-$12,000 &nbsp; Age: 10-17 years old &nbsp; &nbsp;