YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery
Learn archery with certified instructors.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's summer day camp website loads successfully, offering various programs including sports like archery. The organization is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards for health and safety. The East Valley Family YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Silicon Valley, is licensed by the State of California with license number 430709322. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, emphasizing child safety. The YMCA of Silicon Valley has a strong online presence, with a Google rating of 4.6 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many reviewers praising the diverse programs and caring staff. The camp is a day program, and the YMCA is a well-established nonprofit organization.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. sports 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
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Money & Policies
- Financial aid
- Available · Need-based, Sliding-scale
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Financial assistance is available based on household income and requires an application with supporting documentation.
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 6–8
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Address: 1975 S White Rd, San Jose, CA 95148, USA
- Phone: (408) 351-6400
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Y Member pricing
↗ What parents like
- Certified instructors
- All equipment provided
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- Specific location
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery
- What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery accept?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery 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 - Sports - Archery cost?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery publishes $589/week for the standard session. That sits 38% above the $428 median for sports camps in San Jose — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Y 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 - Sports - Archery's hours?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery 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.
- Is YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery accredited?
- Yes — YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery 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 - Sports - Archery provide lunch?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery 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.
- Does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery offer financial aid?
- Yes — YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery compare to other sports camps in San Jose?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Archery is one of 11 sports 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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