The Adventures of Buster Bear
PYT offers a two-week summer camp for children aged 5-12, culminating in a performance of "The Adventures of Buster Bear" with costumes and props.
▌ Editor's read The website for PYT (Peninsula Youth Theatre) loads successfully, detailing their summer camp offerings, including the 'Adventures of Buster Bear' program. PYT is a non-profit organization, founded by Pat Briggs, and has been operating for 45 years, indicating significant experience in youth theater. The camp is a day program for children aged 5-12, running for two weeks and culminating in a performance. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for 'The Adventures of Buster Bear' were not found, PYT as an organization has a Google rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of productions and positive impact on children. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number was found on the website.
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
The Adventures of Buster Bear 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 The Adventures of Buster Bear
- What ages does The Adventures of Buster Bear accept?
- The Adventures of Buster Bear 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 The Adventures of Buster Bear cost?
- The Adventures of Buster Bear 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 The Adventures of Buster Bear's hours?
- The Adventures of Buster Bear 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 The Adventures of Buster Bear?
- The Adventures of Buster Bear 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 The Adventures of Buster Bear provide lunch?
- The Adventures of Buster Bear 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 The Adventures of Buster Bear compare to other theater/music camps in Los Altos Hills?
- The Adventures of Buster Bear 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside The Adventures of Buster Bear.
- Cinderella · Gardner Bullis Elementary · Ages 6–8 · $473/week
- Winnie the Pooh Stories · Gardner Bullis Elementary · Ages 6–8 · $473/week
- 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