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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk camp, focusing on fun, friendship, and personal ...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's website loads successfully, detailing various summer day camp options, including specific teen camps like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk program. The organization is a non-profit, as indicated by its name and mission. While the specific 'East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk' camp isn't individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as a larger entity often adheres to high standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 233 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp programs emphasize character development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Financial assistance is available, making programs accessible to a wider community.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–15

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - Teen - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 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
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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 - Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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