Blog | Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts on Long Island

Usdan’s 50th Makes News in Newsday

News | Aug 2, 2018

Since launching in 1968, Usdan has been capturing headlines for its innovative programming and incredible community. The latest coverage comes from Newsday, who took a moment to shine a light on our 50th anniversary season. Read all about it here.

Lauren Brandt Schloss: Giving Form To Ideas

News | Aug 1, 2018

On the eve of its 50th anniversary season, Usdan’s Executive Director Lauren Brandt Schloss talked with Long Island Business News about carrying on traditions, why the camp still resonates, and the importance of creativity in all facets of life. Read it here.

Covering the Glitz and Glam of Usdan’s 50th Gala

News | Aug 1, 2018

The recent Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts gala raised nearly $200,000 for scholarships and programming. Celebrating the Usdan’s 50th anniversary, the evening featured an open-air exhibition of camper artwork, and a concert at the camp’s amphitheater, with a 300-person sit-down dinner. Gala honorees...

campers perform at the Usdan amphitheater

Broadway Takes a Bow at Usdan

News | Aug 1, 2018

The Usdan Festival has been a camp tradition since we opened our gates in 1968. Every day, campers gather in the McKinley Amphitheater to watch performers from a range of disciplines and backgrounds. Over the last 50 years, many other well-known and emerging artists have graced the stage on campus...

Broadway World wrote up this year Broadway voices

The Bright Lights of “Broadway World" Shine on Usdan’s First Day

News | Jul 18, 2018

The first day of our 50th anniversary season got a little attention from our friends at BroadwayWorld. They noted our robust programs, incredible campers and the wonderful Usdan Festival lineup for the season. Read all about it here

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