YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp
The East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp offers a traditional day camp experience for children in San Jose, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides information on their day camp programs. The camp is part of the larger YMCA of Silicon Valley organization, which is a non-profit. While the specific East Valley camp is not individually listed in the ACA directory, the YMCA brand generally adheres to high standards. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child development, first aid, and CPR. Programs are offered for various age groups, including Kinder Camp (ages 4-5), Traditional Camp (ages 6-12), and Teen Camp (ages 13-17), with activities like swimming, sports, arts, and field trips. Google reviews for the 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews, indicating general satisfaction with the organization. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Silicon Valley are @ymcasiliconvalley on Instagram and YMCASV on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 3–17
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–17
- Hours: varies by program
- Address: 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
- Cost notes: USD. See individual programs for pricing.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp
- What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp accept?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Summer Camp cost?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. See individual programs for pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp's hours?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp runs varies by program. 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 Summer Camp?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp provide lunch?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
- YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA Summer Camp is one of 46 traditional day camp 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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