Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables
A theater camp focusing on adapting and performing classic fables with a creative twist.
▌ Editor's read The Pied Piper Players website loads successfully and details their summer theater camps, which are day camps. The organization is a non-profit, founded by Marsha Posner, and has been operating for over 20 years, having started in 2003. They offer various camp sessions for different age groups, including 'Fables' for rising 1st-3rd graders, 'Broadway Bound' for rising 4th-6th graders, and 'Triple Threat' for rising 7th-9th graders. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the camp's website. Google reviews for 'Pied Piper Players' show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 21 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the fun and engaging environment for children interested in theater. Social media handles for Instagram (@piedpiperplayers) and Facebook (PiedPiperPlayers) are linked on their site.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables 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
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- 1:8
Money & Policies
- Session lengths
- 5-day (full week) · 9-day · 12-day
- What campers take home
- Campers participate in a performance at the end of the session. Tickets are free.
Details
- Category: Theater/Music
- Ages: 8–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 197 Airport Blvd, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
- Phone: (650) 992-7977
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables
- What ages does Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables accept?
- Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables 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 Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables cost?
- Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables publishes $675/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables's hours?
- Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- What is Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables's staff-to-camper ratio?
- Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables publishes a 1:8 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 Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables?
- Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 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 Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables provide lunch?
- Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables 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 Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables compare to other theater/music camps in Burlingame?
- Pied Piper Players Summer Theater Camps - Fables is one of 9 theater/music camps in Burlingame 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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