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

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

The YMCA of Silicon Valley offers a specialized TK/K day camp, 'Tiny Space Cadets,' at the East Valley Family YMCA, focusing on age-appropriate activities fo...

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's website loads successfully, detailing various summer day camps, including the 'Tiny Space Cadets' program for TK/K at the East Valley Family YMCA. The camp is part of a larger non-profit organization, the YMCA of Silicon Valley, which has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 1,200 reviews for its main branch, with many positive comments about staff and program quality. While the specific 'Tiny Space Cadets' program is not individually accredited by the ACA, the YMCA as an organization often adheres to high standards. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in CPR, First Aid, and child abuse prevention. The program is a day camp, and the website provides details on daily schedules, activities, and parent handbooks. Social media handles @ymcasv on Instagram and YMCASiliconValley on Facebook are active, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–5

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

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Space Cadets accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Space Cadets 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 Space Cadets cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Space Cadets 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 Space Cadets's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Space Cadets 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 Space Cadets?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Space Cadets 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 Space Cadets provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Space Cadets 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 Space Cadets compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley - East Valley Family YMCA - TK/K Specialized - Tiny Space Cadets 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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