Summer Day Camps
Lewis & Joan Platt East Palo Alto Family YMCA, 16275 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
About
Summer Day Camp offers a range of activities where campers learn about space, get creative in the kitchen, design their own fashion line, build robots, and take center stage in performance-focused experiences. The program includes dozens of day camp options to choose from, and campers participate in engaging academic and physical activities. Summer Day Camp is described as a place where kids stay active, make friends, and have what the program calls “the best summer ever.”
The Day Camp staff are trained professionals dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment conducive to each camper's growth and learning. YMCA of Silicon Valley, which runs Summer Day Camp, has been listening and responding to critical social needs in the community for over 150 years and provides programs and services to strengthen the foundations of the community. Its mission includes nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving community health and well-being, and creating opportunities to give back, while welcoming and serving people from all backgrounds, ages, capabilities, and income levels, with financial assistance available for those in need. YMCA of Silicon Valley identifies caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as its core values in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and describes itself as a leading nonprofit and a powerful association of diverse people joined by a shared passion to strengthen the Silicon Valley community. Summer Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, and financial assistance is available for families in great need to help youth access enriching summer experiences.
Parent feedback about the camp includes reports that the program keeps children busy, engaged, and entertained all day, with children coming home enthusiastic and expressing that they love camp. Parents describe a variety of camp types that match their children’s interests, note that staff are friendly and professional, and mention appreciation for a thorough check-in and check-out process. Testimonials from parents such as Amber S., Chelsey W., and Erin M. highlight their children’s positive reactions to the camp experience. John T. Ehrbar is identified as YMCA of Silicon Valley's next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
The Day Camp staff are trained professionals dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment conducive to each camper's growth and learning. YMCA of Silicon Valley, which runs Summer Day Camp, has been listening and responding to critical social needs in the community for over 150 years and provides programs and services to strengthen the foundations of the community. Its mission includes nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving community health and well-being, and creating opportunities to give back, while welcoming and serving people from all backgrounds, ages, capabilities, and income levels, with financial assistance available for those in need. YMCA of Silicon Valley identifies caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as its core values in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, and describes itself as a leading nonprofit and a powerful association of diverse people joined by a shared passion to strengthen the Silicon Valley community. Summer Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, and financial assistance is available for families in great need to help youth access enriching summer experiences.
Parent feedback about the camp includes reports that the program keeps children busy, engaged, and entertained all day, with children coming home enthusiastic and expressing that they love camp. Parents describe a variety of camp types that match their children’s interests, note that staff are friendly and professional, and mention appreciation for a thorough check-in and check-out process. Testimonials from parents such as Amber S., Chelsey W., and Erin M. highlight their children’s positive reactions to the camp experience. John T. Ehrbar is identified as YMCA of Silicon Valley's next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Last updated March 20, 2026.
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