Summer Youth and Precollege Programs Open House
Learn about the Summer Youth & Precollege Programs in the Arts (SYPPA).
Hands-on visual and performing arts programs for grades 6–12, led by professional artists and educators, that build skills, confidence, and community. Offerings include acting, visual arts, journalism, filmmaking, creative writing, music production, graphic design, and more.
Learn about Academic EDGE, a summer, credit-bearing program at SUNY Purchase.
A 4-week, summer program where rising high school seniors and recent graduates earn college credit and gain the tools, confidence, and insight to envision themselves as successful college students.
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Music Building, room 0078 (ground floor)
Campus Tour (highlighting program and sign-in locations): 11:30 a.m.
Directions to the Music Building:
- After you turn into the Purchase College campus from Anderson Hill Road, turn left and follow signs to parking lot West 1 (passing Lincoln Ave. on your right).
- Bear right into the entrance to parking lot West 1 and stay on the road. Go under the overpass (the Performing Arts Center will be on your left).
- The Music Building is on your right immediately after the overpass. You are now in the West 2 parking lot. Continue to the walkway at the far side of the Music Building.
- Park in the West 2 parking lot and follow the walkway at the end of the Music Building. Turn right AFTER you pass the entrance to Continuing Education (on the side of the building).
- A set of doors leading into the Music Building will be directly in front of you. Room 0078 is the 2nd set of doors on your left after you enter the building.
