YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101
The East Valley Family YMCA offers a variety of summer day camps, including sports-focused programs like Ice Skating 101, for children in the San Jose area.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley operates summer day camps, including the East Valley Family YMCA's Ice Skating 101 program. The website, ymcasv.org, loads successfully and provides information on various camp offerings. While the specific 'Ice Skating 101' camp details are found within the broader summer day camp section, the YMCA of Silicon Valley as a whole is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The program type is day camp. The YMCA of Silicon Valley has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @ymcasv and a Facebook page 'YMCASiliconValley'. Google reviews for the East Valley Family YMCA show a rating of 4.2 stars based on 347 reviews, with many reviewers praising the facilities and programs for children. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory.
Who thrives here Ages 6–8
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 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
- Not verified
- 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
- Cost notes: YMCA member/non-member pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101
- What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 accept?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 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 - Ice Skating 101 cost?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 publishes $446/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $428 median for sports 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 - Sports - Ice Skating 101's hours?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 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 - Sports - Ice Skating 101?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 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 - Ice Skating 101 provide lunch?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 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 - Ice Skating 101 offer financial aid?
- Yes — YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 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 - Ice Skating 101 compare to other sports camps in San Jose?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Sports - Ice Skating 101 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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