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Summer Newsletter: Usdan's summer newsletter, sent to the community every Friday during the season.
News | Jun 30, 2023
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News | Jun 29, 2023
After careful consideration, Usdan will remain open tomorrow, Friday, June 30. Please be aware that due to the design of our campus, we are not able to provide indoor shelter for the entire day. Parents and guardians should make the...
News | Jun 28, 2023
After careful consideration, Usdan will remain open tomorrow, Thursday, June 29. Please be aware that due to the design of our campus, we are not able to provide indoor shelter for the entire day. Parents and guardians should make the...
News | Jun 26, 2023
We followed our juniors schedule this year as we welcomed over 200+ faculty members into our Usdan community at staff orientation. We have over 140+ faculty members returning, 60+ that are new and about 10 that are former campers now in faculty roles. Happy Summer Camp! Check out our sonnet reflection to read about all the magic.
Alumni/Staff Spotlight | Jun 19, 2023
Ben Boecker (he/they) is an award-winning composer-lyricist, vocalist, and teaching artist living and working in NYC.
"I think the biggest thing I learned at Usdan, that would serve me afterwards when I was competing for roles with more and more people, was how good it feels to be valued for your talent, and that every member of any ensemble can and should experience that."
News | Jun 15, 2023
We’re thrilled to announce that acclaimed orchestral ensemble The Knights will return as Usdan Artists in Residence in our upcoming 2023 camp season, and co-create a new interdisciplinary piece with students inspired by George Gershwin's masterpiece Rhapsody in Blue.
We’re also delighted to unveil BODIES OF WATER, a short film directed by Katalina Gutierrez that celebrates Usdan’s ongoing collaboration with The Knights, and showcases the original music-theater piece The Knights co-created with Usdan students last summer.