Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, Arts education camp in Wheatley Heights, Long Island, US.
The Usdan Center spans 140 acres of woodland with 70 studios, theaters, and an amphitheater that seats 1,000 people for performances.
Dr. Maurice Hexter, Andrew McKinley, and Samuel Lemberg established the Usdan Center in 1968, beginning with 1,000 students in its first summer program.
Students aged 5 to 18 participate in programs spanning music, dance, theater, visual arts, creative writing, chess, and digital media throughout summer sessions.
The center operates in three sessions lasting three, four, or seven weeks, offering daily activities including arts instruction, recreation periods, and concert performances.
The McKinley Amphitheater, Lemberg Drama Center, and Hexter Center form the core facilities where students develop their artistic abilities across multiple disciplines.
GPS coordinates: 40.76177,-73.39007
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:06
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