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In an effort to assist the social and emotional well-being of children and families escaping conflict in Ukraine who are arriving in New York, Usdan has given 13 Ukrainian refugee children the opportunity to attend camp this summer on a full scholarship. We hope to do all we can to alleviate the...

We are already feeling nostalgic about these past four weeks. At Festival on Friday, we reflected on the who, what, where, when, and why of our time together at Usdan: Who We are a community of diverse individuals of many different cultural and geographic backgrounds. We are writers, visual artists...

Hats off to all of the young risk-takers this week. With Theater Shows, Student Festival Performances, and Open Studios all week long, over 250 students embraced vulnerability by sharing their creativity with an audience. They were given true agency to harness their voice and genuine opportunity to...

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...

With the ring of the gong in the Amphitheater, Usdan was back! While we had a rainy start, the sun came out for the rest of the week, allowing students to find joy across campus, from the pools to the Organic Garden. Returning students reunited with friends and favorite staff from last summer, while...