Blog | Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts on Long Island

Usdan Featured as Top Summer Camp in Suffolk County

News | Mar 9, 2025

Summer camp season in Long Island means new adventures, experiences, and life-long memories for kids across the region. Mommy Poppins rounded up several top summer camps across Suffolk County that cater to kids of all ages, from infants to teens. Read Mommy Poppins article here

What's New With U? February 2025

Inspiring U | Feb 27, 2025

Dear Friends, As the snow melts and the sun shines a little longer each day, we hope you are letting your imaginations roam and your creativity soar (while dreaming of summer of course!). In this month’s newsletter, we introduce you to two of this year’s scholarship judges — an accomplished New York...

What's New With U? January 2025

Inspiring U | Jan 14, 2025

Dear Friends, For the first newsletter of 2025, we would like to share stories of joy from the Usdan community! This newsletter shares the true tales of a Wicked-ly good and viral moment created by two Usdan alums and besties and the impressive story of a budding — yet already award-winning — young...

Usdan Discovery students in the McKinley Amphitheater

What's New With U? December 2024

Inspiring U | Dec 4, 2024

Dear Friends, 'Tis the season...to celebrate U! As the curtain falls on 2024, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the memories we made together this year. Whether you are a student, parent, alumni, supporter, or just a fan, thank you for sharing your time, energy, and undeniably...

New Classes for Summer 2025

Inspiring U | Nov 21, 2024

Our Summer 2025 course offering has grown! We're thrilled to expand next year's repertoire of classes with more high-quality arts programs for all creative disciplines. Check them out below! ART PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT Minor: Grades 7–12 | Session: 4-Week A & B For committed visual artists looking to...

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