USDAN HIP-HOP POOL PARTY
Saturday, August 9, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SOLD OUT!
Thrown by DJ Kool Herc and the "First Lady of Hip-Hop" Cindy Campbell
Grab your bathing suit, shake off your dance moves, and join us on August 9 for what promises to be a party for the history books!
After last year's SOLD OUT event, Usdan Artists in Residence and the founders of Hip-Hop DJ Kool Herc and Cindy Campbell are back to throw another epic pool party at Usdan. Enjoy DJ sets by DJs Hard Hittin' Harry and Super JB, food from Island Spice and The Big Black Food Truck, performances, activities, and more!
Please note, all children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no sales on site.
Getting to Usdan & LIRR Shuttle Schedule
Usdan is located at 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights, NY, 11798 and accessible by car or the Long Island Railroad. View directions.
We will have bus shuttles departing the Wyandanch LIRR Station at the 7-Eleven every hour from 11:40 a.m. to 5:40 p.m. and departing Usdan every hour from 1:20 p.m. to 6:20 p.m.
Schedule of Events
All day activities
- Food Trucks: Island Spice & Big Black Food Truck
- Artist Alley
- Long Island Coalition for the Homeless Back-to-School Supplies Drive
- NOSH Delivers! KFIP Food Drive & Lunch Bag Decorating
- Swimming, lounging, vibing
DJ sets
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | DJ Hard Hittin Harry & DJ Super JB
2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Usdan Student DJs
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | DJ Myte
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | DJ Hard Hittin Harry & DJ Super JB
Classes
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Class: Hip-Hop Yoga
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Class: Graffiti Art
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Class: Hip-Hop Yoga
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Class: Graffiti Art
Community Partners
This year, we are partnering with two local nonprofits: Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) and NOSH Delivers!
All day back-to-school supply drive
When Cindy Campbell decided to throw a party back in the summer of 1973, her goal was to make money for new clothes for school. So, in honor of her original party that would go on to ignite Hip-Hop, we are partnering with Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH) to collect NEW back-to-school supplies to fill backpacks for elementary through high school-aged students. These backpacks go to children who are living in homeless shelters on Long Island, as well as to other local nonprofits who work with vulnerable families.
- Backpacks
- Plastic folders
- Spiral notebooks
- Calculators
- Rulers
- Pencil cases
NOSH Delivers! KFIP food drive & lunch bag decoration station
Usdan is partnering with NOSH Delivers! to collect food items and decorate lunch bags for their Kids Food Independence Program (KFIP). This program supports kids/families who need meals outside of school (i.e., weekend and summer programs that don’t offer meals). Established to fight hunger during COVID, NOSH now feeds 750+ families a week from the North Shore community (Bayville, Glen Cove, Glen Head, Locust Valley, Sea Cliff). Stop by the table to donate food items and design a lunch bag!
- Cold Breakfast Mini Cereals (1 oz.)
- Ramen Instant Noodles (3 oz.)
- Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, or Popcorn Mini-Bags (1 oz.)
- Shelf-Stable Whole Milk Mini-Boxes (8 fl. oz.)
- Mac and Cheese Macaroni Microwavable Mini-Dinner (2 oz.)
Best Dressed Fashion Competition
New this year, we are holding a fashion contest! Enter the party in your flyest Hip-Hop looks and snap a photo taken at our official photo corner before changing into your swim attire. To enter the contest, either post a photo of yourself and tag @usdanarts on Instagram with #Usdanfits or have your photo taken.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a rain date?
Yes! It is August 16. We will notify ticket holders ahead of time if the event will be rescheduled to the rain date.
What is your refund policy?
The rain date for the event is August 16, 2025. If the rain date is cancelled, tickets will be refunded. Otherwise, tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Can I bring my own food?
Yes, you can bring your own food to the event. Outside alcohol is not permitted.
Will there be food and drinks available for purchase?
Yes! We will have food from Island Spice Grill and The Big Black Food Truck, as well as concessions.
Do you provide towels?
No, we do not. Please bring your own towels. We will also have Usdan towels available for purchase.
Will you have lifeguards?
Yes! We will have trained lifeguards on duty.
How many pools do you have?
We have three, interconnected, architecturally-significant round pools.
Is the pool area shaded?
Yes, parts of the pool area are shaded. You can also purchase one of the canopy tickets that provides seating for up to four people under a canopy tent to ensure complete shade.
What should I bring?
We recommend you bring the following with you: sunscreen, bug spray, swim towel, and food — bring your own or buy from our food trucks and concessions.
Are pets allowed?
Only verified service animals are allowed.
Will there be inflatable pool toys? May I bring my own?
Yes! There will be a number of pool toys for kids (and adults!) to share. We ask that you do not bring your own but you may bring floaties for small children who need it to help them swim.
What accessibility accommodations are there?
The event is wheelchair accessible. If you need extra help getting to the Pool from the parking lot, we are able to provide transportation via golf cart for only those who have mobility needs.
Do I have to register in advance for the classes?
No need to register in advance! We will announce when classes are about to start and you can gather at the meeting points.