Blog | Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts on Long Island

Making the Scene

Program Feature | Jan 20, 2023

Contributing Writer: Carolyn Popadin, Lead Teacher (Theater Department) Usdan is thrilled to announce a new Major class addition to our Theater Department: Making the Scene. Young actors are welcome to sign up for the class in our 4-week A session. Making the Scene (Major, 4A Session, Grades 6 – 12)...

Students standing in theater studio, smiling

Usdan Receives Four Grants from the New York State Council on the Arts

News | Jan 20, 2023

Usdan is thrilled to share that we are the recipient of four grants totaling $70,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The awarded funds will support our work in 2023 in the following ways: NYSCA Regrowth and Capacity Enhancement Grant: $10,000 Awarded funds will support the...

Students standing around an art table listening to their teacher

Alumni Spotlight: Eila Mell

Alumni/Staff Spotlight | Dec 19, 2022

Bio Eila Mell is the author of 8 books including Designing Broadway, New York Fashion Week, Casting Might-Have-Beens and the official guide to the television series Project Runway. She has been featured in The New York Times, Playbill, Elle, Glamour, Project Runway, The Insider, Broadway World and...

UJA Empathy Videos Highlight Usdan Students

News | Sep 11, 2022

This summer, we have the privilege of working with UJA on two videos highlighting Usdan students and staff. We are thrilled to share them with you below. The first video focuses on the students of Usdan who come together every summer from diverse backgrounds and various circumstances to create...

Staff member and student stand together in front of U banner

RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns is Coming to Usdan

News | Sep 7, 2022

Long Island's #1 fall event is coming to Usdan this October. About the Rise Come see the longest jack o'lantern trail in the world featuring over 5,000 hand-carved jack o'lanterns spread out along a 4,200 foot-long trail in the woods. Experience over 50 themes and 40 music sequences along the trail...

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