summer theater camp

Theater Camps

Pied Piper Players Camps are the right choice for a mix of theater education and all the fun and thrills a young heart hopes to have at a camp. Coached by theater pros; campers develop their performance skills while interspersing great camp activities, team challenges and outright hilarious fun.

  • Location: 197 Airport Blvd, Burlingame
  • Hours: 9am–4pm. Drop off begins at 8:45am. After Care is available for $40/day
  • Low staff to camper ratio. Air conditioned space. Outdoor time at the nearby park.
  • See more details below!

SPRING 2026

PIRATES!

Immerse your child in a vibrant atmosphere where every activity feels like an ocean adventure! Our Pirate-Themed Acting Camp will have young actors embark on a fun-filled journey filled with creativity, imagination, and a touch of the high seas! Through engaging games, acting exercises, and scriptwriting activities, participants will have the chance to express their creativity and enhance their acting skills in a fun and supportive environment. The camp culminates in a short presentation.

March 30–April 3
Grades 1–5
Early Bird Tuition: $450 available through Feb. 24
Full 5–day Tuition: $500 begins Feb. 25
$135 per Drop-In Day available

SUMMER 2026

TALE of BEAUTY and the BEAST

In this magical musical retelling, a poor widow plucks a forbidden rose from the Beast’s castle and is sentenced to death, but her daughter Beauty offers to take her place. As the Beast ultimately transforms back into a loving prince, humor and adventure ensue—especially when greedy sons-in-law battle enchanted furniture.  

June 15–26
Early Bird Tuition: $1,255  (ends Sunday, April 5)
Full Tuition: $1,395 (begins Monday, April 6)
Performance: Friday, June 26  at 3pm. Tickets are free!

TWINDERELLA

This hilarious musical send-up of Cinderella will delight actors and audiences alike!!

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.

June 22–July 2
no camp July 3
Early Bird Tuition: $1,102 (ends Sunday, April 5)
Full Tuition: $1,225 (begins Monday, April 6)
Performance: Friday, July 2 at 3pm. Tickets are free!

A 10–MINUTE MUSICAL or PLAY

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.

July 6–10
Entering grades 6–8 or Ages 12+
Early Bird Tuition: $607 (ends Sunday, April 5)
Full Tuition: $675 (begins Monday, April 6)
Performance: Friday, July 10 at 3:30pm. Tickets: are free

ADVENTURES of a COMIC BOOK ARTIST

This action-packed musical spoof follows Stanley Sappovitz, a janitor who dreams of creating comic book heroes. When magical pens bring his superheroes—and a dangerous villain—to life, Stanley must save the day alongside his quirky creations in a hilarious celebration of comic book fun.

July 6–17
Early Bird Tuition: $1,255 (ends Sunday, April 5)
Full Tuition: $1,395 (begins Monday, April 6)
Performance: Friday, July 17 at 3pm. Tickets are free!

ENCHANTED BOOKSHOP

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.  

July 13–24
Early Bird Tuition: $1,255 (ends Sunday, April 5)
Full Tuition: $1,395 (begins Monday, April 6)
Performance: Friday, July 24 at 3pm. Ticket are free!

ROCKIN' ROBIN HOOD

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.


July 20–31
Early Bird Tuition: $1,255 (ends Sunday, April 5)
Full Tuition: $1,395 (begins Monday, April 6)
Performance: Friday, July 31 at 3pm. Tickets are free!

FABLES

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!

July 27–31
Ages: entering K–3
Early Bird Tuition: $607 (ends Sunday, April 5)
Full Tuition: $675 (begins Monday, April 6)
Performance: Friday, July 31 at 4pm. Tickets: Free

WIZARDS CAMP

 August 3–7
Early Bird Tuition: $625 (ends Sunday, April 5)
Full Tuition: $695 (begins Monday, April 6)

TROPICAL VACATION CAMP

 August 10–14
Early Bird Tuition: $625 (begins Monday, April 6)
Full Tuition: $695 (April 6–June 8)

The Details

Camp Location
197 Airport Blvd, Burlingame

Camp Hours
9am–4pm

Drop Off
Begins at 8:45 am

After Care Available
4–5pm, $40/day

Low Staff to Actor 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.

Camp Questions? Contact:
Leslie Stupple: administration@piedpiperplayers.org

    Typical 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