Blog | Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts on Long Island

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

News | Feb 28, 2026

Alum Kasmira Mohanty honors mother's legacy with Usdan Musical Theater Scholarship Christine Mohanty was a celebrated foreign language educator for 30 years and held a PhD in English Literature. Yet “when you asked her what her profession was, she would always say ‘Actress,’” her daughter Kasmira...

Alumnus and artist Kasmira Mohanty and her work

What's New With U? January 2026

Inspiring U | Jan 28, 2026

Dear Friends, I hope you are all staying warm and finding wonder in the snow. At Usdan, we are busy launching our 2026 scholarship searches — with sled breaks in between. Earlier this month, we opened the Music Merit Scholarship — a prestigious, audition-based scholarship program that recognizes top...

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in the snow

What's New With U? December 2025

Inspiring U | Dec 23, 2025

Dear Friends, This year brought many gifts to Usdan, including our American Camp Association Accreditation — a seal of approval acknowledging our commitment to the highest standards of student health and safety. In addition, we are grateful to continue to receive funding from New York State Council...

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Dance Department

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Receives ACA Accreditation

News | Dec 11, 2025

WHEATLEY HEIGHTS, NY (December 11, 2025) — Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, one of the pre-eminent nonprofit arts day camps in the country, announced today its official American Camp Association (ACA) Accreditation. Usdan has voluntarily undergone a thorough review of 140 standards covering...

Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts Theater campus

What's New With U? November 2025

Inspiring U | Nov 26, 2025

Dear Friends, Recently I re-listened to a testimonial of a student reflecting on their Found Sound Composition class over the summer: “Just standing here, it blows my mind to hear all the different sounds. I think that we all just need to stop and listen.” — E, Art Major, grade 9 Hearing E's quote...

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