YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY
Camp Create DIY at the East Valley Family YMCA offers a specialized day camp experience focused on hands-on creative projects and skill-building for children.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's East Valley Family YMCA offers Camp Create DIY as part of its summer day camp programs. The website indicates that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The YMCA of Silicon Valley has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews, with many parents praising the variety of activities and caring staff. The camp is a day program, and the organization is a non-profit. While the YMCA of Silicon Valley is a reputable organization, specific ACA accreditation for this particular camp was not found. The website provides general information about their summer camps, including a focus on safety, fun, and skill development.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- 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 - Specialized - Camp Create DIY
- What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY accept?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY 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 - Specialized - Camp Create DIY cost?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY publishes $428/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $428 median for stem camps in San Jose. 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 - Specialized - Camp Create DIY's hours?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY 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 - Specialized - Camp Create DIY?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY 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 - Specialized - Camp Create DIY provide lunch?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY 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 - Specialized - Camp Create DIY compare to other stem camps in San Jose?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Camp Create DIY is one of 14 stem 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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