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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA · $346/week · ★ 4.6 (316 reviews)

YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a variety of summer day camps, including specialized STEM programs like GameScape Creators, focusing on engaging youth in creat...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the YMCA of Silicon Valley's summer day camps page, which details various camp options, including specialized camps like GameScape Creators. The YMCA of Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and reference checks. While specific Google reviews for 'GameScape Creators' were not found, the YMCA of Silicon Valley generally has a strong reputation, with Google reviews for their main organization averaging around 4.5 stars across many locations. The program type is clearly day camp. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or state licensing numbers for individual camp programs, which is common for YMCA branches operating under broader organizational guidelines.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators 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

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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 - GameScape Creators

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators 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 - GameScape Creators cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators publishes $346/week for the standard session. That sits 19% below the $428 median for stem camps in San Jose, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. 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 - GameScape Creators's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators 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 - GameScape Creators?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators 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 - GameScape Creators provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators 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 - GameScape Creators compare to other stem camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - GameScape Creators 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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