Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp
Puppet Showplace Theater offers day camps in Brookline, MA, where children learn puppetry skills, create their own puppets, and perform original shows.
▌ Editor's read The Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their vacation and summer programs. The Puppet Showplace Theater is a non-profit organization, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, founded by Mary Churchill. They offer day camps for various age groups, typically 6-12 years old, focusing on puppet creation, storytelling, and performance. While not ACA accredited, the organization has a strong reputation, evidenced by a 4.9-star rating from 135 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the engaging and creative experience for children. The website mentions that staff are professional puppeteers and educators, but specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are not explicitly stated. Social media handles for Instagram (@puppetshowplace) and Facebook (PuppetShowplace) are easily found.
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 1976 (50 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
Details
- Category: Arts
- Ages: 7–14
- Address: 32 Station St, Brookline, MA 02445, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Estimated pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp
- What ages does Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp accept?
- Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp is open to children ages 7–14. 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 Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp cost?
- Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp publishes $350/week for the standard session. USD. Estimated pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp?
- Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 50 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 Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp provide lunch?
- Puppet Showplace Theater Puppetry Camp 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.
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