This week was bursting with Usdan traditions that united our community of over a thousand campers and staff, while also celebrating what makes each of us unique. 

Tuesday's Festival threw us back to the 1970s with a captivating performance by The Chameleons: a world-renowned mime duo that has been performing at Usdan's Festival for over 50 years.

On Thursday, students in Classic and Recreational Camp participated in the Red Object Exchange: an annual tradition in which students bring a red object from home to leave somewhere on campus. Students can then take a red object that someone else has left at any time during the day. The exchange leads to a vibrant display of over a thousand red objects across Usdan's woods. At the annual 5 Year Lunch, we raised a glass of soda to 100 students who have been at Usdan for 5 or more years, many of whom started in Discovery. We've loved watching these students develop their individual creative voice and make lifelong friends. 

Now halfway through our 4B Session, we are starting to find our groove at camp. Instrumental and vocal groups are playing and singing in harmony, young visual artists are collaborating on art pieces for the Week 8 Parade, cast mates are helping each other get "off book" and learn choreography, Recreational Camp students are perfecting their bullseye, and chess players are exchanging tips to boost their endgame. The power of Usdan's inclusive community that ignites creativity is becoming more and more apparent. It's a wonderful thing to witness.

We can't wait to see what next week brings!

See U next week!

WEEK 6 IN MEDIA

CAMP SHOTS

Usdan's photographer travels around the campus daily capturing photos of our students and the joys of camp. In addition to photos shared in our Newsletter and on Instagram, you can view photos in Flickr.

Calendar Highlights: Week 7

Here is what's coming up next week!

Monday, August 8

First Day: Week 7 Recreational Camp!

Festival: Usdan Troupe | 12:10pm & 12:35pm 

• Student Festival Performances will also be livestreamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Tuesday, August 9

Theater Show: Bit by Bit: A Sondheim Revue
T6 Senior | 10:30am

T6 Junior | 1:30pm

Festival: Student Music

M26 Senior Jazz Ensemble | 12:10pm

M3 & M10 Senior Instrumental Ensembles | 12:35pm

• Student Festival Performances will also be livestreamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Wednesday, August 10

Festival: Student Music
M1, M3, M8, M10, M13 & M17 Senior Instrumental Ensembles | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

• Student Festival Performances will also be livestreamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Thursday, August 11

Theater Show: Raise Your Voice: Broadway Revue
A25 Senior | 10:30am

A25 Junior | 1:30pm

Festival: Student Theater
Bit by Bit (T6) Senor & Junior Majors | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

• Student Festival Performances will also be livestreamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Friday, August 5

Spirit Day: Rainbow Day!

Last Day: Week 7 Recreational Camp

Festival: Student Music
M1 Junior Instrumental Ensemble | 12:10pm

M1 Senior Instrumental Ensemble | 12:35pm

• Student Festival Performances will also be livestreamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Parents and caregivers visiting campus are welcome to join Usdan Staff for lunch after the show. RSVP for lunch by emailing mtomassi@usdan.org.

Open Studios: Chess
10:00am - 3:00pm

Attend during your child's regular Chess period

Open Studios: Nature Major
10:00am - 3:00pm

Attend during your child's regular Nature Major period

Comic Con: A5 & A14
A5 & A14 Senior Majors | 10:30am

A5 Senior Minors & A14 Junior Majors | 1:15pm

Upcoming & Noteworthy

RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns

Long Island's #1 fall event is coming to Usdan this October!

We are thrilled to be able to offer Usdan community members an exclusive chance to purchase pre-sale tickets through Sunday, August 7.

Purchase your tickets via the button below before Sunday, August 7 at 11:59 p.m. to ensure you don't miss out!

Use promo code: GCUSDN22