Camp Via West

Coed
Ages 7-17
Disability

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Primarily serves campers with: All Disabilities

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Overview

Camp Via West provides exceptional programming and a wide variety of activities on a stunning 13.5-acre campus in the Cupertino foothills, located less than 5 miles off highway 280. Our programs are supervised by attentive, energetic, and well-trained staff who help campers stretch their imaginations, learn new skills, enjoy wonderful outdoor experiences, and help make lifetime memories! We welcome campers with disabilities and differing needs.

Our youth overnight camp for ages 7-17 has a structured schedule focused on building social skills, increasing their self-confidence, providing opportunities to try new things, expanding their current skillset, and creating memories for life in a natural group setting. The curriculum includes arts & crafts, outdoor education, sports, performing arts, music, swimming, and cooperative games.

Our Altitude Camp is a project-based program for neurodivergent youth (rising 6th grade–age 23) with social/cognitive support needs (autism, ADHD) to help prepare them for young adulthood.

Disability-centered camp for: Developmental Disabilities, Medical Needs, Neurodivergent, Physical Disabilities

Unique Features

Camp Via West provides exceptional programming and a wide variety of activities for campers with disabilities and differing needs.
We are able to support campers who use motorized and manual wheelchairs, canes, walkers, Hoyer lifts (available at camp), Adaptive and Augmentative Communication devices, and other types of equipment.
All of our activities are adaptable allowing each camper to participate as much as possible.
We work with campers, families and helpers to determine eligibility for camp based on individual strengths and support needs rather than diagnosis.
Via West is place of true belonging, where campers can share their authentic selves and make lasting connections with others in a community that embraces them.

Quick Facts

Year Opened 1954
Type Disability
Gender Coed
Ages 7-17 years old
Sessions 1, 1.5 weeks
Capacity
Cost $1,300 - $3,700 /week
Total Activities 10 activities
Bunk Type Dorm Or Hotel
Camper to Staff 5:1 Ratio
Setting Forest
Waterfront Pool
Religion Non-Religious
Affiliation Independent

Activities

Arts

Arts & Crafts

Comedy & Improv

Culinary & Cooking

Dance

Painting

Sports

Archery

Disc Golf

Volleyball

Yoga & Pilates

Water

Swimming

Dates & Rates

2026 Season:

Camp Season June 20 - August 04
Session Lengths 1, 1.5 weeks
Cost $1,300 - $3,700 /week

Financial Offers:

Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
Financial assistance: No
Special discounts: No

Accommodations

Bunks

Type: Dorm Or Hotel
Not open air
Electricity/lights
Air conditioning
No separate bathhouse
Showers attached
Toilets attached

Health

Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
No doctor onsite
Nurse onsite
24/7 medical staff
Health Center

Dietary Needs

Food Allergies
Gluten Free
No kosher
Peanut-free
Tree nut-free
No vegan option
Vegetarian friendly

International Campers

Does not enroll non-US campers

Welcome Message

Alyssa, Camp Director

Alyssa Pecorino is a 20+ year veteran of the camp world who moved to the Bay Area from New England to join the Camp Via West team. She started her camp career as a camper and joined the professional camp world in 2000 as a counselor. After working in various positions at camp, she realized she wanted to make this a year-round profession and went back to school for her Masters in Camp Administration and Leadership.