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YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA · $454/week · ★ 4.6 (316 reviews)

The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a Tiny Paleontologists day camp for TK/K children at the East Valley Family YMCA, focusing on dinosaur-themed activities an...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads as the official website for YMCA of Silicon Valley's summer day camps. While the specific 'Tiny Paleontologists' camp is listed, details are part of a broader camp offering. The YMCA of Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in child abuse prevention. The program type is clearly day camp. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 256 reviews, indicating general satisfaction. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or state license numbers for individual camp programs, but emphasizes safety and trained staff. Social media handles for the broader organization are @ymcasiliconvalley on Instagram and YMCASiliconValley on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. traditional day camp programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

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: 4–5
  • 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 - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists is open to children ages 4–5. 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 - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists publishes $454/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 - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists 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 - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists 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 - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists 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 - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Paleontologists 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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