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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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 adventure-themed camps with trips to locations like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley operates a variety of summer day camps, including the 'Adventure' camp which features excursions to places like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, as indicated on their website. The organization is a non-profit entity, a common structure for YMCAs. While the specific 'East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk' camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA of Silicon Valley as a whole is a reputable organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to child safety. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 144 reviews, with many parents praising the diverse activities and caring staff. The camp programs are clearly day camps, with various themes and age groups offered. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @ymcasv and a Facebook handle YMCASV, providing additional avenues for information and engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Adventure - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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 - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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