Blog | Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts on Long Island

Alumni Spotlight: Jimmy Brewer

Alumni/Staff Spotlight | Apr 14, 2023

Photo credit: Tommy Krause Bio Jimmy was born when he met his band mates from Pan Arcadia in Washington Square Park. He has had a passion for music and theatre since his father introduced him to trumpet. Currently making Broadway debut in Shucked! Off-Broadway: Scotland, PA(RTC). Regional: Kinky...

Executive Director Lauren Brandt Schloss Featured in NY Family

News | Apr 13, 2023

This month, Usdan's Executive Director Lauren Brandt Schloss was featured in a NY Family article titled "Why Summer Camp is for All: Experts Share Their Camp Tips." The article highlighted quotes from partner camps, including Usdan, responding to the question "Why send a child to summer camp?" Key...

Meet Our 2023 Uniquely U Recipients!

News | Apr 4, 2023

Dear Usdan Community, Today is a day of celebration! Every year since 2018, the staff of Usdan look forward to reviewing Uniquely U applications submitted by young artists from across Long Island and New York City. This year was no exception. Over 300 applicants submitted a video for the chance to...

Superhero Clubhouse

Program Feature | Mar 20, 2023

Contributing Writers: Jem Pickard and Lani Fu A Note from the Artists in Residence Hello campers! Lani and Jem here, we’re among Usdan’s newest Artists in Residence. We can’t wait to share space and create art with you this summer and next. We co-direct Superhero Clubhouse, an eco-theater company...

Learning, Unlearning, and Keeping it Weird in Austin, TX

News | Mar 20, 2023

Contributing Writers: Lauren Brandt Schloss, Executive Director & Joe Levy, Chief Operating Officer Earlier this month, we attended SXSW EDU for the first time since 2016, when Lauren attended with Senior Director of Student Affairs, Kerry Barnhart. We were inspired by Austin's hospitality, and...

Class	Session	Major/Minor
Festival Showrunners: Usher, Host & Capture!	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Recreational Camp	1-Week Rec Camp	Major
Chess	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor and Recreational Activity
Performance: Children’s Theater	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Performance: Musical Theater	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Performance: The Usdan Troupe	8-Week	Major
Theater Skills: Improvisation & Theater Games	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Theater Skills: The Actor Sings	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Archery	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
U Time	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Yoga	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Nature, Ecology & Design	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Seed to Snack: Edible Gardening	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Absolute Beginner Guitar Minor	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Absolute Beginner Piano Minor	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Chamber Ensemble	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Composition: Classical Music	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Composition: Intro to DJ Basics and the History of Hip-Hop	4-Week A	Minor
Composition: Songwriting	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Concert Band	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Guitar Minor (1-2 Years of Experience)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Jazz Ensemble (Major)	4-Week A	Major
Jazz Ensemble (Minor)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Junior Piano Major (3+ Years of Experience)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Junior Vocal Ensemble	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Orchestra	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Piano Minor (1-2 Years of Experience)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor
Senior Piano Major (4+ Years of Experience)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Senior Vocal Ensemble	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Ballet	4-Week A	Major
Broadway Jazz Dance	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Choreography	4-Week B	Major
Dance Adventure	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Hip Hop Dance (Major)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Hip Hop Dance (Minor)	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Tap Dance	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Creative Writing	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Creative Writing: Playwriting	4-Week B	Minor
Art Adventure	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Beginner Painting	4-Week B	Minor
Ceramics	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Comic Art	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Jewelry Making: Mixed Media	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
LEGO™ Construction	4-Week A 4-Week B	Minor and Recreational Activity
Painting & Drawing	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Photography	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major and Minor
Portfolio Development	4-Week A	Minor
Sculpture	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Sewing & Fashion Design	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major
Discovery	4-Week A 4-Week B	Major