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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA · $361/week · ★ 4.6 (316 reviews)

The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a variety of summer day camps, including an 'Adventure' camp with a Great America theme, focusing on fun, learning, and per...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's website loads successfully, detailing various summer day camp options, including an 'Adventure' camp with a Great America theme. The organization is a non-profit, indicating a community-focused mission. While specific ACA accreditation for this particular camp was not found, the YMCA as a whole often adheres to high standards. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for campers. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, indicating general satisfaction. The program type is clearly day camp, with activities designed for different age groups. Social media handles @ymcasv on Instagram and YMCASiliconValley on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America 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 traditional day camp 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
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–11
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Address: 1975 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148, USA
  • Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America is open to children ages 9–11. 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 - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America publishes $361/week for the standard session. YMCA member/non-member pricing. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America runs 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. 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 - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America 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 - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America 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.
How does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Great America is one of 46 traditional day camp camps in San Jose 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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