Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 6–8 · $473/week
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▌ Theater/Music · Ages 6–8

The Tale of the Gingerbread Man

Loyola Elementary · $473/week · ★ 4.0 (31 reviews)

PYT's "The Tale of the Gingerbread Man" camp offers young performers a two-week immersive theater experience culminating in a full production.

▌ Editor's read The website pytnet.org loads successfully, detailing a two-week summer camp program for 'The Tale of the Gingerbread Man' for grades K-8. The camp is run by Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT), a non-profit organization founded 45 years ago by Pat Briggs. The site states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. While specific Google reviews for 'The Tale of the Gingerbread Man' camp were not found, Peninsula Youth Theatre (PYT) has a Google rating of 4.9 stars based on 101 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the quality of productions and positive impact on children. The camp is a day program, and no ACA accreditation was found. Social media handles include @pyt_mtc on Instagram and PYT.MTC 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 6–8

The Tale of the Gingerbread Man 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

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based Apply →

Scholarships are available based on need and availability. Families must submit a scholarship application.

Session lengths
5-day (full week) · 10-day
What campers take home
Campers create and perform a play, including designing and constructing sets, props, and costumes.

Details

  • Category: Theater/Music
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 770 Berry Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024, USA
  • Cost notes: USD, Two-week camp for $945.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Tale of the Gingerbread Man

What ages does The Tale of the Gingerbread Man accept?
The Tale of the Gingerbread Man 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 Tale of the Gingerbread Man cost?
The Tale of the Gingerbread Man 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 Tale of the Gingerbread Man's hours?
The Tale of the Gingerbread Man 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 Tale of the Gingerbread Man?
The Tale of the Gingerbread Man 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 Tale of the Gingerbread Man provide lunch?
The Tale of the Gingerbread Man 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 The Tale of the Gingerbread Man offer financial aid?
Yes — The Tale of the Gingerbread Man 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).
How does The Tale of the Gingerbread Man compare to other theater/music camps in Los Altos?
The Tale of the Gingerbread Man is one of 8 theater/music camps in Los Altos 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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