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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA · $364/week · ★ 4.6 (316 reviews)

The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a variety of summer day camps, including the Quest camp at Gilroy Gardens, focusing on outdoor activities, STEM, and arts f...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's website loads successfully, detailing various summer day camp options, including the Quest camp at Gilroy Gardens. The organization is a non-profit and offers programs for different age groups, from preschoolers to teens. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and reference checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. While the specific 'Quest - Gilroy Gardens' camp is mentioned, the website provides general information for all summer day camps, including activities like outdoor exploration, STEM, and arts. The YMCA of Silicon Valley has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,200 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Silicon Valley are @ymcasv on Instagram and YMCASiliconValley on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 6–8
  • 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 - Quest - Gilroy Gardens

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens is open to children ages 6–8. 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 - Quest - Gilroy Gardens cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens publishes $364/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 - Quest - Gilroy Gardens's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens 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 - Quest - Gilroy Gardens?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens 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 - Quest - Gilroy Gardens provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens 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 - Quest - Gilroy Gardens compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Quest - Gilroy Gardens 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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