Camp · Theater/Music · Ages 9–12 · $473/week
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Treasure Island

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

PYT's Treasure Island camp offers a two-week immersive theater experience for young performers to develop skills and stage a full production.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, detailing PYT's summer camp offerings, including the 'Treasure Island' two-week camp. PYT (Peninsula Youth Theatre) is a non-profit organization that has been operating for 45 years, founded by Karen Altree Piemme. The camp is a day program, focusing on theater arts. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Peninsula Youth Theatre' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive environment, professional productions, and the confidence their children gain. Social media handles found are @pyt_losaltos for Instagram and PYT.LosAltos for Facebook. The camp's structure involves a full production at the end of the two-week session, catering to various age groups with different skill levels.
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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

Treasure Island 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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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: 9–12
  • 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 Treasure Island

What ages does Treasure Island accept?
Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island cost?
Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island's hours?
Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island?
Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island provide lunch?
Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island offer financial aid?
Yes — Treasure Island 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 Treasure Island compare to other theater/music camps in Los Altos?
Treasure Island 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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