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].

Ballet Academy East SUMMERDANCE Camp

A fun-filled summer program designed to foster imagination and inspire a love of the arts &nbsp; Ballet Academy East is proud to once again offering its much-loved and very popular SUMMERDANCE CAMP this summer! Summerdance is a fun-filled program for children 3-7 years, designed to foster imagination and inspire a love of the arts. Activities include a variety of dance forms, arts &amp; crafts, drama, musical theater, cooking, origami, and much more! Classes are led by BAE&rsquo;s talented and dedicated instructors who specialize in teaching and encouraging young children. Group size is limited to promote a fully interactive experience and individual attention for each child. Sign up for all 7 weeks or design your own week-to-week schedule.

Debate Camp

Public Speaking, Debate and Global Awareness - - coveted skills in a camp-like environment! At Debate Camp, we provide a fun and inspiring space for youth to develop some timelessly-important skills; to hear opposing views and to confidently articulate their ideas well in the company of others. Debate Camp specializes in parliamentary debate, impromptu and prepared public speaking.&nbsp; We ensure that all program areas are highly interactive and suited to a variety of age groups (grades 5 to 10) and multiple ability levels. &bull; day camp and sleepaway camp options &bull; multi-level instruction &bull; suits all ability levels &bull; teaching ratio 1:8 &bull; parliamentary debate rounds on new topics daily &bull; feedback and fun! &bull; all resources provided Debate Camp believes in a well-balanced program where an academic focus is mixed with opportunities for traditional camp games and a fun and inspiring approach to learning. 2024 day camp options for NYC families include 3 x 1 week options in Manhattan / UES location (including our NEW 3 day Model UN camp) and NEW 1 week Overnight Debate Camp options in Maine &amp; Rhode Island (with r/t transportation options from NY Penn Station)&nbsp; All details on: https://www.debatecamp.com/newyork &nbsp;

Frost Valley YMCA Camps

Frost Valley YMCA offers traditional overnight summer camp, teen and pre-teen adventure trips, horse camps, and an adventure survival camp. Children and teens grow in a safe and engaging environment, spending their first nights away from home, gaining skills as young leaders, and bonding with new friends on mountain hikes, swimming and boating in Lake Cole, ziplining, sleeping beneath the starry Catskill sky, and more. Frost Valley offers 1- and 2-week programs from July to August for grades 2-10. Attend an open house or schedule a tour.