Camp · Arts · Ages 5–18 · $1,150/week
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Usdan Summer Arts Camp

Usdan Summer Arts Camp · $1,150/week · ★ 4.7 (209 reviews)

A summer arts camp offering programs in music, dance, theater, visual arts, and creative writing.

▌ Editor's read The Usdan Summer Arts Camp website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate camp. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp was founded in 1968 by Dr. Maurice B. Hexter and has been operating for 56 years, showcasing a strong history in arts education. Usdan is a nonprofit organization, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp offers day programs across various arts disciplines for campers aged 4-18. While a specific staff-to-camper ratio is not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Usdan Summer Arts Camp show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 107 reviews, with parents frequently praising the high quality of instruction, the diverse artistic opportunities, and the positive impact on their children's creativity and confidence.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197056+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–18

Usdan Summer Arts Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1970 (56 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based, Merit-based Apply →

Tuition assistance is available for students currently in grades K-12 who are unable to pay full tuition.

Sibling discount
$250 off second child

Enjoy savings when you enroll more than one child in our Classic or Discovery Programs. Not available for our 1-week Recreational Camp Programs.

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Session lengths
7-day · 28-day · 56-day

Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 5–18
  • Address: 185 Benson Pl, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
  • Phone: (631) 643-7900
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD, varies by session length

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Usdan Summer Arts Camp

What ages does Usdan Summer Arts Camp accept?
Usdan Summer Arts Camp is open to children ages 5–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Usdan Summer Arts Camp cost?
Usdan Summer Arts Camp publishes $1,150/week for the standard session. USD, varies by session length Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Usdan Summer Arts Camp accredited?
Yes — Usdan Summer Arts Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 56 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Usdan Summer Arts Camp?
Usdan Summer Arts Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 56 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Usdan Summer Arts Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Usdan Summer Arts Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Usdan Summer Arts Camp offer transportation?
Usdan Summer Arts Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Does Usdan Summer Arts Camp offer financial aid?
Yes — Usdan Summer Arts Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).

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