Usdan Hosts February Break Open House

Even if summer is months away, it’s never too early to start scoping out summer programs for the kids - especially during the February break, when cabin-fever starts to set in.

With that in mind, Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts is hosting an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Known for its music, dance, theater, visual arts, creative writing, nature and ecology and chess, the day camp’s alum include Natalie Portman, who grew up in Syosset, and Mariah Carey, while she lived in Northport.

This year the camp is introducing additional offerings. For Harry Potter fans, there’s Quidditch. And for the non-wizards, there’s yoga as well as archery.

Additional offerings include hip-hop, beginning combination dance, and lyrical dance. Also new is sewing and fashion design.

And for those who like to build, there is architecture design as well as Lego design. And for students age 15 and up, there is a course in lifeguarding, leading to American Red Cross certification.

The camp is also offering an option with extended hours, from 3:05-6 p.m., for working parents.

If you go: The open house is Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at at 185 Colonial Springs Road, Wheatley Heights. For additional information and reservations, call (631) 643-7900, email info@usdan.com, or visit www.usdan.com.

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