Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 12–15 · $473/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 12–15

Rewrite This Story

PYT Studios · $473/week · ★ 4.7 (44 reviews)

Rewrite This Story is a two-week day camp by Peninsula Youth Theatre in Mountain View, California, where campers aged 7-14 create and perform their own musical.

▌ Editor's read The website for Rewrite This Story, part of Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT), loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs. PYT is a non-profit organization, as indicated by their 'About Us' page, and has been operating for over 50 years, founded in 1969. The camp is a day program designed for ages 7-14, running for two weeks, with a focus on creating and performing an original musical. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. PYT has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 117 Google reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of instruction, the supportive environment, and the engaging productions. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number for California was found on the website. Social media handles include @pyt_mtc on Instagram and PYT.MTC on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

Rewrite This Story 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
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 12–15
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 2510 Old Middlefield Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, Two-week camp for $945.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Rewrite This Story

What ages does Rewrite This Story accept?
Rewrite This Story is open to children ages 12–15. 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 Rewrite This Story cost?
Rewrite This Story 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 Rewrite This Story's hours?
Rewrite This Story 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 Rewrite This Story?
Rewrite This Story is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Rewrite This Story provide lunch?
Rewrite This Story 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.

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