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CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14)

West San Jose · $425/week · ★ 4.8 (138 reviews)

CMT San Jose offers musical theater day camps for ages 8-14, focusing on performance skills and culminating in a full production.

▌ Editor's read The CMT San Jose website loads successfully and details summer camps for ages 8-14, focusing on musical theater. The organization, founded by Will H. and Mary H. Shaw, has been operating for 56 years, since 1968, indicating a strong history in the community. CMT San Jose is a non-profit organization. The camp program is a day camp format, with sessions culminating in a full production. Google reviews for 'CMT San Jose' show an average rating of 4.9 stars from 144 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive environment, professional productions, and impact on children's confidence. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, nor does it explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. Social media handles found are @cmtsanjose for Instagram and CMTSanJose for Facebook.
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Since 197056+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) 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
1970 (56 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:10

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

CMT proudly follows its guiding principles of casting all who wish to participate, regardless of financial limitations. Our needs-based scholarships may be applied to productions, training opportunities and camps.

Sibling discount
10% off second child

Siblings at Camp CMT receive a 10% discount.

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Session lengths
10-day · 11-day · 12-day
What campers take home
Campers work toward a final performance for family and friends, held on the last day of camp.

Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1401 Parkmoor Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Two-week sessions.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14)

What ages does CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) accept?
CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) 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 CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) cost?
CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) publishes $425/week for the standard session. USD. Two-week sessions. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14)'s hours?
CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) 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.
What is CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14)'s staff-to-camper ratio?
CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) publishes a 1:10 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 CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14)?
CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 56 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 CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) provide lunch?
CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) 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.
Does CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) offer financial aid?
Yes — CMT San Jose - Summer Camp (Ages 8-14) offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).

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