Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 9–12 · $425/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 9–12

The Wizard of Oz, session 1

Gardner Bullis Elementary · $425/week · ★ 4.3 (6 reviews)

PYT's Wizard of Oz camp offers a two-week immersive theater experience for young performers to develop acting, singing, and dancing skills culminating in a f...

▌ Editor's read The PYT (Peninsula Youth Theatre) website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering various summer programs including 'The Wizard of Oz, session 1'. PYT is a nonprofit organization, founded by Karen Price, and has been operating for 45 years, established in 1979. The camp is a day program, running for two weeks, with a focus on theater arts. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While PYT is not listed as ACA accredited, it has a strong community presence with a 4.9-star rating from 104 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the quality of instruction and the positive impact on their children's confidence and performance skills. Social media handles include @pyt_mtv on Instagram and PYT.MTV on Facebook.
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

The Wizard of Oz, session 1 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
1981 (45 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 9–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 25890 Fremont Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, Two-week camp for $850, prorated for July 4th holiday.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Wizard of Oz, session 1

What ages does The Wizard of Oz, session 1 accept?
The Wizard of Oz, session 1 is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Wizard of Oz, session 1 cost?
The Wizard of Oz, session 1 publishes $425/week for the standard session. USD, Two-week camp for $850, prorated for July 4th holiday. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Wizard of Oz, session 1's hours?
The Wizard of Oz, session 1 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 Wizard of Oz, session 1?
The Wizard of Oz, session 1 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 Wizard of Oz, session 1 provide lunch?
The Wizard of Oz, session 1 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 Wizard of Oz, session 1 compare to other theater/music camps in Los Altos Hills?
The Wizard of Oz, session 1 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.

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