The other day, “06880” profiled Ali Dorfman. The “College Concierge” offers everything from admissions consultants, essay coaches and test prep companies to college gifts, swag and dorm décor — plus tips and tricks on how to eat healthfully, and the best places to stay while visiting college campuses.
But before college, another rite of passage cries out for a concierge: summer camp.
That niche too is filled. And like Dorfman, the Camp Concierge is based in Westport.
Actually, the concierge is 2 women: Randi Nazem and Bianca Jonas.
Their first venture began 10 years ago, when they lived in New York. OhSpitBaby sold monogrammed baby gifts.
Since then, Randi and Bianca moved to Westport. They rebranded their business as BRGifts2.
And they pivoted to sleepaway camps.
Randi Nazem (left) and Bianca Jonas help parents pack for camp.
They realized no one was providing one-stop shopping for camp items, tips, custom camp clothing and swag, and everything else campers (and their parents) needed.
The camp concierges meet locally with clients — or virtually, if they’re not in the area.
Randi and Bianca take and fulfill orders, and distribute them locally. They also ship nationwide.
Camp swag for a girl …
In April, an overwhelmed first-time camp mom asked if they would pack for her child, headed to Maine. The concierges quickly added that service to their list.
Two packers will travel to clients’ homes in the tri-state area, to pack trunks. They bring their own labels, bubble wrap, tape, and personalized packing cubes. It takes around 4 hours per camper.
A grateful parent said, “I had all the stuff, but nothing was organized. I needed help editing down. Randi and Bianca came all the way from Westport to the city. They took care of everything my 9-year-old will need, for the best summer of her life.”
… and boy.
It may be too late to use Randi and Bianca’s packing service this year. But you can still book the camp concierges.
They are happy to fill candy treat custom boxes for the long bus ride to camp, along with boxes that parents can bring on visiting day.
Who knows what’s next? Hey — maybe they can write a letter a day to your kid from you!
(To learn more, email brgifts2@gmail.com. Their Instagram is @brgifts2.)
(As soon as your kid heads off to camp — with help from the Camp Concierge — you’ll have some free time. You can fill a minute of it by clicking here, to support “06880.” Then you can really smile!)
