Cinderella
Peninsula Youth Theatre offers a two-week summer day camp for children aged 5-18 to perform in a full musical production of Cinderella.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as a real camp website for Peninsula Youth Theatre's two-week summer camps, including a Cinderella production. Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) is a non-profit organization founded in 1979 by Karen Altree Piemme, indicating over 45 years of operation. The camp is a day program, running from 9 AM to 3 PM, with extended care options available. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the program focuses on providing a full musical production experience for children aged 5-18. PYT has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @pyt_mt and a Facebook handle PYTMT. Google reviews for Peninsula Youth Theatre indicate a 4.9-star rating based on 105 reviews, with parents frequently praising the quality of the productions, the supportive environment, and the positive impact on their children's confidence and theatrical skills.
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
Cinderella is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. theater/music content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 6–8
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 25890 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, USA
- Cost notes: USD, Two-week camp for $945.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Cinderella
- What ages does Cinderella accept?
- Cinderella is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Cinderella cost?
- Cinderella publishes $473/week for the standard session. USD, Two-week camp for $945. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Cinderella's hours?
- Cinderella runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Cinderella?
- Cinderella is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 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 Cinderella provide lunch?
- Cinderella 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 Cinderella compare to other theater/music camps in Los Altos Hills?
- Cinderella is one of 6 theater/music camps in Los Altos Hills 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Cinderella.
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- Alice in Wonderland · Gardner Bullis Elementary · Ages 9–12 · $473/week
- The Wizard of Oz, session 1 · Gardner Bullis Elementary · Ages 9–12 · $425/week
- Finding Peter Pan · Gardner Bullis Elementary · Ages 9–12 · $425/week