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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo

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 at the Oakland Zoo, focusing on outdoor exploration and educatio...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's website loads successfully and details various summer day camps, including the 'Adventure - Oakland Zoo' camp. While the specific Oakland Zoo camp isn't individually reviewed, the YMCA of Silicon Valley generally holds a strong reputation, with a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews for their main organization. The website states that all staff are background checked and trained in CPR/First Aid. The program type is day camp, and the owner type is a non-profit organization. The site does not list a specific staff-to-camper ratio. Social media handles found are @ymcasv on Instagram and YMCASiliconValley on Facebook. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and no state license number is provided on the website for the camp itself, though YMCAs operate under broader organizational licensing and regulations.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo 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
Not listed

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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 - Oakland Zoo

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo 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 - Oakland Zoo cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo 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 - Oakland Zoo's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo 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 - Oakland Zoo?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo 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 - Oakland Zoo provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo 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 - Oakland Zoo compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Oakland Zoo 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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