Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 8–14 · $675/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 8–14

Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play

197 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA · $675/week · ★ 5.0 (12 reviews)

A theater camp where participants create and perform a 10-minute musical or play.

▌ Editor's read The Pied Piper Players website loads successfully and details their summer theater camps. The organization, founded by Marsha Estell, has been operating for over 20 years, having started in 2003. They are a non-profit organization. The camps are day programs, culminating in a performance of a 10-minute musical or play. While the website does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background checks for staff, it does list specific camp directors and instructors. Google reviews for 'Pied Piper Players' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 30 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive and supportive environment for children interested in theater. The camp is not listed as accredited by the ACA, and no state license number is provided on the website. Social media handles for Instagram (@piedpiperplayers) and Facebook (PiedPiperPlayers) are easily found on their site.
Since 200620+ years operating
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 8–14

Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right theater/music fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:8

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Money & Policies

Session lengths
5-day (full week) · 9-day · 12-day
What campers take home
Campers participate in a performance at the end of the session. Tickets are free.

Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Address: 197 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
  • Phone: (650) 992-7977
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play

What ages does Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play accept?
Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play cost?
Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play publishes $675/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play's hours?
Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play's staff-to-camper ratio?
Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play publishes a 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play?
Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 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 Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play provide lunch?
Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play compare to other theater/music camps in Burlingame?
Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - A 10-Minute Musical or Play is one of 9 theater/music camps in Burlingame that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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