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

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

The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a Quest day camp at the Oakland Zoo, providing children with engaging activities and educational experiences focused on ani...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a variety of summer day camps, including the Quest camp located at the Oakland Zoo, as detailed on their website. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. While the specific camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA is a large, reputable non-profit organization. Google reviews for the 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' generally show a positive rating, often around 4.0-4.5 stars, with comments frequently praising the variety of programs and dedicated staff. The program is a day camp, and the YMCA is clearly identified as a non-profit organization. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Silicon Valley are @ymcasiliconvalley on Instagram and YMCASiliconValley on Facebook, indicating an active online presence.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

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

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