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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Thingamajig

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

The East Valley Family YMCA offers a specialized Thingamajig day camp in San Jose, focusing on STEM activities for children in grades K-8.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's East Valley Family YMCA offers a specialized 'Thingamajig' day camp, which is part of their broader summer day camp offerings for children in grades K-8. The camp focuses on STEM activities, as indicated by the 'Specialized' and 'Thingamajig' descriptors. The YMCA of Silicon Valley has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 1,000+ reviews for its main organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR and First Aid, emphasizing a commitment to safety. The program is a day camp, and the organization is a non-profit. Social media handles include @ymcasiliconvalley on Instagram and YMCASV on Facebook. While the specific Thingamajig camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA is a widely recognized and reputable organization.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Specialized - Thingamajig 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
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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 - Thingamajig

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