Develop singing, dancing and acting skills while making memories that will last a lifetime.
Students are coached by theater professionals, develop teamwork and creativity, and gain confidence and skills as they work together to put on a showcase performance for family and friends at the end of their session. PPP’s summer camps feature low camper to staff ratios.
Camps run daily from 9am–4pm, are held at PPP’s headquarters at 197 Airport Blvd in Burlingame.
2026 Summer Theater Camps
Twinderella
June 22–July 2 / 9–4pm
Did you know Cinderella has a long-lost twin brother named Bob? The siblings reunite with help from quirky magical allies to sneak into royal events. When they vanish at midnight after a game-winning homerun, a kingdom-wide search begins for the owners of a glass slipper and a muddy cleat in this hilarious musical twist on Cinderella.
Grade 1–8
A 10-Minute Play (or Musical!)
July 6–July 10 / 9–4pm
Plays or Musicals? You get to decide! Hone your acting, singing and/or dancing skills. Guided by theater professionals, campers develop teamwork and creativity, and gain confidence and new theater experiences.
Camp One: Ages 11 and Under / Grades 1–6 Spots still OPEN
Camp Two: Ages 12+ / Grades 6–8 This camp is FULL
Superheros
July 13–July 17 / 9–4pm
This action-packed week of Superhero heroics will keep campers creativity cooking! This camp will feature some of the songs and text from a favorite show, The Adventures of a Comic Book Artist.
Grades 1–8
The Enchanted Bookshop
July 13–July 24 / 9–4pm
By night, a used bookshop becomes magical as famous storybook characters come to life and try to save the struggling store. When bungling smugglers arrive searching for a hidden necklace, the characters must outwit them without being seen in this charming, music-filled adventure.
Grades 1–8
Rockin’ Robin Hood
July 20–July 31 / 9–4pm
Nottingham rocks in this exciting take on the legend of Robin Hood! This high-energy reimagining of Robin Hood follows young orphan Robin and his twin sister Hazel as they battle the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham. Packed with action, legendary allies, and a rocking score, the story leads to Robin becoming an outlaw who fights to restore justice to the poor.
Grade 1–8
July 27–July 31 / 9–4pm
Step into the world of imagination and movement in Fables! In this fun and engaging camp, young actors will bring classic fables to life through simple acting, expressive movement, and joyful dancing. Actors work together to act it out using their voices, bodies, and creativity.
This camp helps build confidence, cooperation, and communication skills while introducing basic performance techniques in a playful, age-appropriate way. No reading or dance experience required—just a love of stories and a willingness to move and have fun!
Grades Entering K–3
Wizards!
August 3–August 7 / 9–4pm
Welcome to a week of pure theatrical magic—where imagination runs wild and every camper becomes both wizard and storyteller! In this one-of-a-kind camp, actors spend the week creating their own original scripts, designing characters, and building scenes inspired by the most famous Wizarding school of them all. Campers will be split into “4 Houses” for daily fun competitions and smaller groups by age and ability to create their scenes. By week’s end, these young creators will perform their entirely original skit—proving that the most powerful magic of all is creativity.
Grades 1–8
Tropical Vacation
August 10–August 14 / 9–4pm
Immerse your child in a vibrant, tropical-themed atmosphere where every activity feels like an island getaway! This Tropical Adventure Acting Camp will have young actors embark on a fun-filled journey filled with creativity, imagination, and a touch of the tropics. Through engaging games, acting exercises, and scriptwriting activities, campers will have the chance to express themselves in a fun and supportive environment. This camp is designed to build confidence, focus, and teamwork while having fun. The week culminates in a short presentation.
Grades 1–8
Summer Camp Details
Location
197 Airport Blvd, Burlingame
Camp Hours
9am–4pm
Drop Off
Begins at 8:45am
After Care Available
4–5pm, $40/day
High Staff to Camper Ratio
1 staff to 8 campers
Beat the Heat
Camp is held in a cool, air-conditioned space
Summer Camp Refund Policy
Refund less a $40 admin fee available up to 2 months prior to camp start date.
50% refund available up to 2 weeks prior to camp start date.
No refund is available 2 weeks prior to the camp start date.
Questions? Contact:
Leslie Stupple: administration@piedpiperplayers.org
Sample Schedule for a 2-week Camp
Days 1–2: Learn about auditioning & review audition materials
Days 3–6: Small Group Breakout Rotations: Skill-building Acting, Singing, Dance & Tech
Days 7–10: Rehearsals & set/prop building
9am – Arrival, announcements & warm ups
9:45am – Breakout
11am – Break
11:15am – Team Challenges
Noon – Lunch with options to go to Magic Mountain Playground
1:30pm – Group Activity
2pm – Rehearsals
3:30pm – Cleanup, End-of-Day Announcements, Dance Party
4pm – Dismissal