Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts
LOCATION: Wheatley Heights, NY
PROJECT TYPE: Educational
BUILD TYPE: Renovation
PROJECT SIZE: 140 acres/80 structures
Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts hosts over 70 classes for over 1,500 students every summer at its 140 acre campus. Students have access to 70 studios and theaters, including a 1,000-seat award-winning amphitheater, a drama center, and discovery center; four modern tennis courts; three large outdoor swimming pools; two yoga platforms; an archery range; a Quidditch field; and a recreation area for basketball and other games.
UPC was engaged by Usdan to assist in opening the Camp for summer 2019 after a lightning strike impacted the facilities. UPC's role included mobilizing for immediate repairs, engaging a company to provide emergency power and temporary facilities. UPC also prepared a long term strategic facilities plan and provided a facilities management assessment for the Camp that considered sustainability, infrastructure, deferred maintenance, renovation of existing facilities and potential other uses during the off-season.
