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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA · $428/week · ★ 4.6 (316 reviews)

The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a specialized Marine Biology day camp at the East Valley Family YMCA, providing hands-on STEM learning experiences for chil...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's East Valley Family YMCA offers a specialized Marine Biology day camp, part of their extensive summer day camp program. The website, ymcasv.org/child-care-camps/summer-day-camps, loads successfully and provides comprehensive details about their camp offerings, including schedules, locations, and registration information. While the specific Marine Biology camp is mentioned, detailed curriculum specifics for this specialized program are not individually outlined on the main camp page. The YMCA of Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization, and their website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and reference checks, demonstrating a commitment to child safety. The program is a day camp, with various locations and themes available. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 277 reviews, indicating general satisfaction with the organization's services. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @ymcasiliconvalley on Instagram and YMCASiliconValley on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology 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
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Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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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 - Marine Biology

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology 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 - Marine Biology cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology 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 - Marine Biology's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology 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 - Marine Biology?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology 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 - Marine Biology provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology 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 - Marine Biology compare to other stem camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Marine Biology 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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