Atlantic City, NJ — July 23, 2025 — Visit Atlantic City and local mozzarella manufacturer, MAD MUTZ MOZZARELLA STICKS have teamed up to help "feed" the creativity of the next generation of DJs. Through this collaboration, Visit Atlantic City and MAD MUTZ will be sponsoring two teen members from the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City to attend the highly anticipated nXt@DJX Summer Camp, celebrating DJX’s 35th Anniversary, taking place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Aug. 11-13.
Visit Atlantic City and MAD MUTZ will support two teens from the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City Music Production Program providing them with the opportunity to explore the art of DJing through state-of-the-art technology and expert mentorship. This sponsorship not only gives local youth a platform to develop valuable music and life skills, but also shines a spotlight on the community’s dedication to nurturing talent and fostering future careers in the music industry. The Boys & Girls Club Music Production Program gives youth ages 13–18 a hands-on experience in music creation, recording and studio operations.
“Atlantic City has always been a destination for world-class entertainment,” said Gary Musich, President and CEO of Visit Atlantic City. “Now, we’re helping shape the next generation of performers right here in our own backyard. We’re proud to support programs that uplift our youth and connect them with transformative opportunities.”
The nXt DJ Summer Camp, led by renowned DJ and educator Coach Hapa, offers students ages 7–20 hands-on instruction from industry pros who have performed with the likes of Michael Jackson, Drake, and Earth Wind & Fire. The selected teens will participate in a professional-level DJ and music production program designed to build their skills in mixing, beat-matching, and live performance techniques. They will also receive guidance on navigating the music industry and promoting their unique sound in today’s digital landscape. The program goes beyond mixing and beat-matching, it instills leadership, confidence, and teamwork, encouraging participants to become creative forces in their communities.
"MAD MUTZ is thrilled to sponsor this endeavor with Visit Atlantic City. As our cheesy business grows in Atlantic City, we want to help ‘feed’ creativity in any way possible, especially when given the opportunity to help the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City and encourage local teens to follow their dreams towards a career in the music industry,” stated Michael Burns, Co-owner of Atlantic City-based manufacturer MAD MUTZ MOZZARELLA.
MAD MUTZ co-owner and Tony Boloney's owner, Michael Hauke added, "Creativity within any industry is crucial for the inception of new ideas. The culinary industry, just like the music industry, needs to continue to foster innovation and invention. This is why MAD MUTZ is 100% on board with assisting local teens so that they can gain access to nXT DJ Camp to tap into some of the best talent in the business.”
Together, Visit Atlantic City and MAD MUTZ are helping Atlantic City’s youth take the next step in turning their musical dreams into reality, one beat at a time.
For additional information about DJX, visit www.djxshow.com
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About Visit Atlantic City
Visit Atlantic City is a 501(c)(6) organization formed and funded as a public-private partnership by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to create economic development through leisure tourism, conventions, sporting events, film production and group tourism.
Atlantic City is a premier travel destination on the East Coast with the first Boardwalk to open in the United States. Attracting visitors with its diverse array of tourism offerings, Atlantic City is home to nine casino resorts, an eclectic culinary scene, vibrant history, thrilling entertainment and family-friendly adventures, making it the ultimate destination where celebrations live on and inspire visitors to create memory making moments.
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ABOUT MAD MUTZ
How are MAD MUTZ MOZZARELLA STICKS different from "other" Mozzarella Sticks? Aside from being featured on the multi-Emmy® Award-winning ABC series, "Shark Tank" and being selected to represent New Jersey at the Fancy Food Show in New York City this year, they are made from scratch with locally sourced milk, a higher volume of cheese with less bread crumbs than the standard mozzarella sticks and they’re made FRESH right here in Atlantic City with no preservatives. MAD MUTZ offers superior quality and flavor profiles that are wild. Go to MadMutz.com for details. Instagram: @madmutz FB: Mad Mutz
About Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City
The Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City is a nonprofit organization that has been providing a safe and nurturing environment for the youth of Atlantic City for over 50 years. Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. We offer a wide range of programs that focus on education, leadership, health, arts, and more, helping children and teenagers build essential life skills and develop into well-rounded individuals. For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City - visit acbgc.org, call (609) 347-2697, or email Executive Administrator Brianna Register at bregister@acbgc.org.
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