The magic is back in Staten Island

Be prepared to be amazed when Lyn Dillies performs acts of magic at the College of Staten Island on Oct. 28.

In the tradition of the great magicians, Dillies takes your breath away with feats of prestidigitation.

The illusionist presents eye-defying tricks that will keep you on the edge of your seats. Combined with a sense of humor and warmth, Dillies teaches the secrets of magic to children. And that is fun.

Lyn Dillies on Oct. 28 at 10 and 11:30 am. Tickets are $8. Reservations in advance are recommended. Hosted by Enrichment Through the Arts.

College of Staten Island [2800 Victory Blvd. at Morani Street in Bulls Head, (718) 982–5678; theatertrips.org].

Purchase College Youth and Precollege Programs

Welcome to the Summer 2024 Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts! For more than 40 years, these programs have been much more than camps. Summer students from grades 7-12 learn new skills in a rich environment full of exciting beginnings, new friends and achievements, growth and independence. &nbsp; Summer 2024 Youth and Precollege Programs in the Arts. Serious Foundation. Serious Fun. Ignite your passion for performing arts, creative writing, filmmaking, songwriting and music production, journalism, voice, auditioning, photography and photo editing, or visual art in these intensive enrichment experiences, led by experienced educators and teaching artists. Students in grades 7 &ndash; 12 engage in 1-, 2- and 4-week, full day programs designed to foster growth and independence while gaining new skills and meeting new friends with similar interests! Join the instructors you know and love in daily sessions that teach new skills and provide social interaction. We have kept the same low staff-to-student ratio and quality instruction that you have come to expect. They are immersed in a variety of exciting and enriching learning opportunities, such as songwriting, acting, visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, digital arts, voice, and musical theatre. We hope that you choose Purchase College for your child&rsquo;s summer experience. It is sure to create many treasured memories for your entire family. &nbsp; Programs: - Programs meet 9:30 am &ndash; 3:30 pm, Monday&ndash;Friday, with early drop-off and extended day options also available. - There are no programs Thursday and Friday, July 4 &amp; 5. - 10% discount for early registration and Purchase College faculty/staff discount - Session I: July 1 &ndash; July 12 Session II: July 15 &ndash; 26 Session III: July 29 &ndash; August 9 &nbsp; Each program concludes with a performance, exhibit, reading, film screening, or other culminating event for families and friends to showcase the skills that they have learned. &nbsp;

CK Kids Summer

CK Kids Summer Camps for kids ages 3-16 years old. Don&rsquo;t Miss the Summer Fun at CK!&nbsp; Christ the King has 6 exciting summer camps to offer children of all ages.&nbsp; Camps appeal to all interests: soccer, basketball, cheerleading, media, dance, drama, cooking, arts, waterslides, and karate.&nbsp; On-site Math and ELA programs available.&nbsp; CK Kids also offers special weekly camps for cooking and princess &amp; pirate themed.&nbsp; All activities take place on the CK Campus.&nbsp; Come for a week or the whole summer!&nbsp; Flexible scheduling, convenient location, sibling and multiple week discounts.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Center for Architecture Summer Programs

The Center for Architecture promotes public understanding and appreciation of architecture and design through educational programs for K-12 students and teachers, families, and the general public. Summer Programs give curious kids an opportunity to dive into an architectural topic of interest and test out their own design ideas. Each program explores a different theme through art and building activities, design challenges, guided investigations of architectural examples, and special site visits. Summer Programs are week-long classes, Monday &ndash; Friday, for students entering grades 3-5, 6-8, or 9-12 in Fall 2023. This summer, we are offering programs both in-person at the Center for Architecture and online. Need-based scholarships are available (application deadline May 1). 2023 Programs run June 26 &ndash; August 25. Topics listed below. See website for specific dates, prices, scholarship information, and registration. Grades 3-5 Parks and Playgrounds Treehouses Building Bridges Animal Architecture Architectural Wonders Lunar Living Store Design Dream House Skyscrapers Grades 6-8 Green Island Home Treehouses Digital Design: Lunar Living &ndash; Online Skyscrapers Digital Design: Bridges Public Art and Architecture Survival Architecture Digital Design: Tiny Houses Store Design Grades 9-12 Drawing Architecture &ndash; In-Person Drawing Architecture &ndash; Online Architectural Design Studio (2-week program) Digital Design: City Design &ndash; Online Digital Design: Tiny Houses &ndash; Online Pop-Up Shop Digital Design: House of the Future &nbsp;