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West Islip High School freshman Karina Vartanian was recently awarded a semifinalist scholarship for the Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts in Wheatley Heights. Click the link for more...
New York Times highlights Music Department Chair Juliana May's residency at the Abrons Arts Center, October 9-20, as one of the Dance Performances to see this fall. View more information here....
For the last five decades, the motto of Usdan has been, ‘lose yourself for a summer and find yourself for a lifetime.’ And, as Dr Jerrold Ross (one of the key people who helped launch Usdan in 1968) told Long Islander News, “There was nothing like it in the country...”...
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....
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....
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.
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