YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp
YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp at Camp Campbell offers a classic day camp experience with activities like swimming, arts & crafts, and outdoor g...
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp at Camp Campbell provides a day camp experience for children, focusing on traditional camp activities such as swimming, arts & crafts, and outdoor games. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development and safety. While the specific camp's Google reviews are not readily available, the YMCA of Silicon Valley generally has a strong reputation, with the main organization's Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews. The camp is operated by the YMCA, a non-profit organization. The program is exclusively a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with extended care options available. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcasiliconvalley and a Facebook page YMCASiliconValley.
Who thrives here Ages 5–12
YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–12
- Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
- Address: 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
- Cost notes: USD. Member rate: $378/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp
- What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp accept?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp cost?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp publishes $378/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp's hours?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp runs 8:00am-5:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day 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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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp.
- CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 · Washington · Ages 10–12 · $1,240/week
- Camp Hammer · Camp Hammer · Ages 7–17