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YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized

East Valley Family YMCA · $346/week · ★ 4.5 (166 reviews)

YMCA of Silicon Valley offers specialized day camps focusing on specific interests like sports, arts, and STEM for children in the San Jose area.

▌ Editor's read The YMCA of Silicon Valley's website (ymcasv.org/child-care-camps/summer-day-camps) loads successfully and provides information on their summer day camps. While the specific 'Specialized' camp isn't detailed as a standalone entity, the page outlines various specialized camp themes such as sports, arts, and STEM, indicating a broad offering under the YMCA umbrella. The YMCA of Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization. The website mentions that all staff are background checked and fingerprinted, indicating a commitment to safety. The program type is clearly day camp. Google reviews for 'YMCA of Silicon Valley' generally show a rating of around 4.0-4.5 stars across various locations, with a high volume of reviews. Social media handles found are @ymcasv on Instagram and YMCASV on Facebook. No specific ACA accreditation was found for 'YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized' nor a state license number for this specific camp program, though YMCAs often operate under broader organizational licenses or exemptions.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: Not mentioned
  • Address: 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95128
  • Cost notes: USD. Member rate: $378/week.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized

What ages does YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized accept?
YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized is open to children ages 6–8. 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 Specialized cost?
YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized publishes $346/week for the standard session. USD. Member rate: $378/week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized's hours?
YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized runs Not mentioned. 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 Specialized?
YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized 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 Specialized provide lunch?
YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized 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 Specialized compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Jose?
YMCA of Silicon Valley Specialized 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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