What a week! We started off with a bang as students enjoyed a show-stopping performance by Broadway actors at our annual Voices of Broadway Festival Performance, a fan favorite. But, it didn't stop there. Our surprise and delight continued with jaw-dropping performances by some of our many talented staff members and Usdan alumni – Sam Dillon, Spencer Glass, James Crichton, and Kyra Leeds – as well as a Summer 2022 debut performance of Usdan's Artists in Residence, The Knights, who are investigating the theme of Water with Music and Dance students this summer. 

In studios across campus, students continued to learn diverse music repertoire, rehearse thrilling musicals and plays, write captivating poems and stories, and develop interesting choreography for upcoming performances in Weeks 3 and 4. 

The next two weeks are bound to be extraordinary with student Festival Performances nearly every day as well as Art, Chess, and Nature Open Studios during which students will showcase how their artwork, chess-playing skills, and nature knowledge have blossomed so far this summer.

And, let's not forget about the delicious ice cream treats that cooled us down every day. Ice cream, always ice cream.

PRAISE FOR THE STAFF

These last two weeks have been the most enjoyable and happy weeks I can recall in my now seven summers as Executive Director of Usdan. As a seasoned enough Director, I know exactly why this occurred: because of each of our staff members.

As a result of the hard work, dedication, and great attitudes of our staff, the children now seem to feel safe. And this is a critical first step for what we do. For once the students feel safe, they become more comfortable being their most creative and expressive selves. Then, the fun really begins!

I can't want to witness their joy all summer long.

Warmly, 

Lauren Brandt Schloss, Executive Director

WEEK 2 IN MEDIA

CAMP SHOTS

Usdan's photographer travels around the campus daily capturing photos of our students and the joys of camp. In addition to photos shared in our Newsletter and on Instagram, you can view photos in Flickr.

Calendar Highlights: Week 3

Here is what's coming up next week!

Monday, July 11

First Day: Week 3 Recreational Camp

Festival: Adam Cordero (Usdan Staff) & Odin Scherer | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

Families of students are welcome to attend. The performances will also be recorded and posted to our YouTube page.

Tuesday, July 12

Theater Show: The Lightning Thief (T2) | 10:30am (Sr.) & 1:30pm (Jr.)

5-Year Lunch (4A Students, invitation sent separately) | 12:30pm

Festival: Student Writing | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

Families of students who are performing will receive an email in advance of the date.

Families of students are welcome to attend. The student performances will also be live streamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Wednesday, July 13

Festival: Student Music | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

12:10pm

• M3 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble
• M10 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble
• M29 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble

12:35pm

• M3 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble
• M10 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble
• M29 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble

Families of students who are performing will receive an email in advance of the date.

Families of students are welcome to attend. The student performances will also be live streamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Thursday, July 14

Theater Show: Crazy for You: Youth Edition (T5) | 10:30am (Sr.) & 1:30pm (Jr.)

Festival: Student Music | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

12:10pm

• M26 - Sr. Jazz Ensemble

12:35pm

• M1 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble
• M8 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble

Families of students who are performing will receive an email in advance of the date.

Families of students are welcome to attend. The student performances will also be live streamed and posted to our YouTube page.

Friday, July 15

Sprit Day: Wacky Day

Last Day: Week 3 Recreational Camp

Chess & Nature Open Studios

Festival: Student Music | 12:10pm & 12:35pm

12:10pm

• M14 - Jr. Instrumental Ensemble

12:35pm

• M14 - Sr. Instrumental Ensemble

Families of students who are performing will receive an email in advance of the date.

Families of students are welcome to attend. The student performances will also be live streamed and posted to our YouTube page.

UPCOMING: Wednesday, July 20

sound/waves
A Community Day & Fundraiser

12:00 - 5:00pm

A day honoring water and our connection to the natural world. Come for some, or stay for all.

See U next week!