Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza)
Leapstart offers a summer day camp at De Anza College focused on theater arts, specifically an Animal Kingdom theme, for children in grades K-8.
▌ Editor's read The Leapstart website loads successfully and details various summer camp offerings, including the Animal Kingdom Theater Camp at De Anza College. The camp is designed for grades K-8 and operates as a day camp, with a cost of $595 per week. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. There is no specific staff-to-camper ratio listed, nor is there explicit language about staff background checks. Leapstart Afterschool has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars from 10 reviews, with reviewers often praising the engaging activities and caring staff. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @leapstartafterschool and a Facebook page 'leapstartafterschool', both actively promoting their programs.
Who thrives here Ages 4–11
Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given theater/music program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 4–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 10594 S De Anza Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, USA
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza)
- What ages does Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) accept?
- Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) is open to children ages 4–11. 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 Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) cost?
- Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) publishes $595/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza)'s hours?
- Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza)?
- Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) provide lunch?
- Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) 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 Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) compare to other theater/music camps in Cupertino?
- Leapstart - Animal Kingdom Theater Camp (De Anza) is one of 5 theater/music camps in Cupertino 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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