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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Great America

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

The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a variety of summer day camps, including a Teen Great America camp, focusing on youth development, healthy living, and soci...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's website loads as a legitimate site for summer day camps, including a specific 'Teen - Great America' camp. While the specific camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA is a nationally recognized non-profit organization. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The program type is day camp, with various themes and age groups offered. The YMCA of Silicon Valley has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,000+ reviews for its main organization, indicating general satisfaction. They emphasize their commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and offer financial assistance to families. Social media handles include @ymcasv on Instagram and YMCASV on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Great America 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 - Great America

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