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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA · $361/week · ★ 4.6 (316 reviews)

The East Valley Family YMCA offers a Teen Axe Throwing & Ropes Course day camp in San Jose, focusing on adventure, skill-building, and social development for...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's East Valley Family YMCA offers a Teen Axe Throwing & Ropes Course day camp, part of their broader summer day camp offerings. The website, ymcasv.org/child-care-camps/summer-day-camps, loads successfully and details various camp options. While the specific 'Axe Throwing & Ropes Course' camp is listed, detailed program specifics beyond the name are limited on the main camp page. The YMCA of Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that 'All staff are background checked and fingerprinted,' indicating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for 'East Valley Family YMCA' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 208 reviews, with many positive comments about staff and programs. 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 12–15

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 12–15
  • 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 - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course is open to children ages 12–15. 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 - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course publishes $361/week for the standard session. 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 - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course 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 - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course 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 - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course 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 - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Axe Throwing & Ropes Course 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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