Shopping: Happy Lobster Day

Mark your calendars because National Lobster Day is on Monday June 15th! Celebrate the day by hosting a lobster bake or dining at a seafood restaurant with the fam. In addition, we have you covered for festively delicious and nautically nice home, clothing, and gift picks for this crustacean-inspired holiday.

Our sea-worthy roundup has everything from bibs to kitchenware to kids clothes–just add the butter and lemon and start shopping!

Mini Boden Jersey Playsuit
This one-piece romper featuring a cheery red-and-pink lobster print (yes, the lobsters are wearing nautically striped shirts) from Boden is not only perfect for Lobster Day but also an essential to any little girl’s summer wardrobe. Price ranges, bodenusa.com
Anthropologie Clambake Lobster Bib
As you chow down on your seafood feast, look effortlessly classy with this breezy lobster bib from Anthropologie. Use it all summer long to mop up messes and add some nautical flare to your home. $10, anthropologie.com
Fishs Eddy Serving Platter - Lobster Destiny
It’s all about presentation! Serve your lobster on this glazed ceramic plate emblazoned with adorable diminutive lobsters--and available locally at West Elm--to impress your guests of all ages. $21, westelm.com
Hello Kitty Reversible 8” Plush: Lobster
This Hello Kitty plush (featuring Kitty hangin' with a cool lobster friend) unzips into an adorable lobster with Hello Kitty’s signature bow. Talk about cuteness! This unique plush makes a perfect gift for any child. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $28, sanrio.com
J.Crew Boys’ Stanton Short with Embroidered Lobsters
Nothing says summer by shore quite like the perfect pair of critter shorts! These preppy Nantucket red shorts dotted with blue lobsters from J.Crew's crewcuts for kids line are both stylish and seasonal. $49.50, jcrew.com
IHR Lunch Napkins, Lobsters
Red lobsters on your napkins put a nice accent to your festive meal. These cute napkins, which are available locally in NYC at Whisk stores, are printed on recycle tissue and come in a set of 20 (perfect for a seaside, or parkside, picnic). $6, whisknyc.com
LL Bean Maine Isle Boat and Tote, Lobster Red
Heading to the beach on Lobster Day (even better if that beach happens to be a family trip to Maine)? Don’t forget to pack your beach essentials in this signature LL Bean canvas tote bag, complement with lobster bedecked straps, to complement your big meal! $34.95 (medium) $39.95 (large), llbean.com
Vineyard Vines Lobster Buckle Belt
Vineyard Vines offers a more subtle way to celebrate for preppy little man in your fam. Crafted by an artisan in Rhode Island, this stylish brown leather belt features a handsome brass lobster buckle. $89.99, vineyardvines.com
Le Creuset Lobster Pot
Le Creuset provides both functionality and style with this vintage-inspired pot (available locally from Williams-Sonoma) designed to hold a large capacity and made from heavy-gauge steel for quick heating. Great for cooking up a family seafood extravaganza this summer! $160, williams-sonoma.com
Fishs Eddy Lobster Crack
Add some fun to your meal! Crack open lobster, crab legs, or any other shellfish with this classic lobster claw cracker available locally from Fishs Eddy near Union Square. Bonus activity: Get kids involved in the meal by teaching them how to properly use the claw cracker without making a mess! $6.95, fishseddy.com
Sweetniks Red Lobster Lollipops
Sweeten any summe soiree with these handmade lobster lollipops from the Sweetniks shop on Etsy. Lollipops come in a set of six pieces and in the colors red, white, and blue (shell shapes are also available). $10, esty.com
Land of Nod Catch of the Day Baby Quilt
Snuggle your baby up with the creatures of the deep sea (including a jaunty red lobster, of course). This 100 percent cotton navy quilt trimmed with red lining and embroidered with sea creatures makes for a comfortable blanket. $99, landofnod.com

ESF Summer Camp

This camp season promises many exciting opportunities for children to learn new skills, form and nurture friendships and create lifelong memories. &nbsp; Our goal for our 41st&nbsp;camp season, through best-in-class curriculum, is for boys and girls, ages 3-15, to grow up ESF - whether it&rsquo;s sports, science, technology, the arts, or all of the above. Our experienced, all-adult staff knows that the most important role we play in our campers&rsquo; lives is to provide a safe place where they can develop the tools to become independent, confident, lifelong learners. Our 2022 program line-up includes 60+ award-winning activities, uniquely designed to encourage exploration and personal growth.&nbsp; &nbsp; Friends Happen at ESF! We guarantee that your camper will enjoy a summer with no-limits, where they can be themselves and try new things while their friends cheer them on. The memories they will make and the feeling of having a summer home to call their own is all part of the ESF experience. Enroll now, spots are limited. &nbsp; Locations: Riverdale Country School in Bronx, NY and Greenwich Catholic School in Greenwich, CT

Quinipet Camp & Retreat Center

<div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Established by the United Methodist Church in 1947,&nbsp;Quinipet&nbsp;is built upon the rocks of Faith, Courage, Love, Humility and Honesty; creating a foundation that welcomes&nbsp;campers&nbsp;from all walks of life, faiths, and backgrounds. Whether you come for one week or all summer long, you will make new friends, learn and grow, laugh a LOT, and enjoy the beautiful natural environment of Shelter Island.&nbsp;Quinipet has all the fun of a traditional Christian summer camp - surrounded by water!</div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Week-Long Sessions begin the week of July 4, 2021:</div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <ul> <li style="margin-left: 15px;">Day Camp (ages 5-15) Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm</li> <li style="margin-left: 15px;">Community Sailing (ages 9-15) Monday-Friday, 9-12 or 1-4</li> <li style="margin-left: 15px;">Traditional Overnight Camp (ages 7-17) Sunday Afternoon - Saturday Morning</li> <li style="margin-left: 15px;">Sailing Overnight Camp (ages 9-17)&nbsp;Sunday Afternoon - Saturday Morning</li> </ul> </div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Daily Day Camp transportation options from the north (Greenport) &amp; south (North Haven/Sag Harbor) forks!&nbsp;</div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In-person Open Houses this April and May!</div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</div> <div style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For Dates &amp; Rates and Online Registration visit us at Quinipet.org</div>

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!