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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA · $297/week · ★ 4.6 (316 reviews)

The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a "Boomers" day camp for teens in San Jose, focusing on leadership development, community service, and recreational activit...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's website loads successfully, detailing various summer day camp options, including the 'Boomers' program for teens. While the specific 'Boomers' camp isn't individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as a larger organization often adheres to high standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for participants. The program is a day camp, and the YMCA is a known nonprofit entity. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the variety of programs and positive staff interactions. The 'Boomers' camp specifically targets teens, offering activities like leadership development, community service, and field trips, aiming to foster personal growth and social responsibility. Social media handles for the broader YMCA of Silicon Valley are @ymcasiliconvalley on Instagram and YMCASiliconValley on Facebook, showcasing community engagement and camp activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers 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
Not listed
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 - Boomers

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers 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 - Boomers cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers publishes $297/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 - Boomers's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers 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 - Boomers?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers 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 - Boomers provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers 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 - Boomers compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Boomers 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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