Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco
Lights Up! Youth Theater offers themed summer day camps in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on musical theater productions for various age groups.
▌ Editor's read The website for Lights Up! Youth Theater loads successfully and provides information on their summer camps, which are day camps focused on musical theater productions. The 'About Us' page states that Lights Up! Youth Theatre has been operating for 15 years and was founded by Amy Glazer. The organization is a for-profit entity. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing on the website. The site does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Lights Up! Youth Theatre' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 10 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the fun atmosphere and quality of the productions. Social media handles include @lightsupyouththeatre on Instagram and LightsUpYouthTheatre on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–13
Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco 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
- 2011 (15 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 7–13
- Hours: 9:30am-3:30pm
- Address: 150 N Wiget Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
- Phone: (925) 858-3507
- Cost notes: Extended day available for an additional fee. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco
- What ages does Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco accept?
- Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco is open to children ages 7–13. 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 Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco cost?
- Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Extended day available for an additional fee. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco's hours?
- Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco runs 9:30am-3:30pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco?
- Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco is operated by a private business, with 15 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 Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco provide lunch?
- Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Lights Up! Youth Theater - Encanto, Moana, Coco with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Arts and performing arts camps guide · Compare portfolio, rehearsal, show, and creative fit.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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