Business Details
26 Years
experience
Summer Camps & After School Programs in San Jose, CA
Founded in 2000, Way To Go Programs has dedicated 25 years to enriching children's lives through academic and recreational summer camps, after-school programs, and seasonal initiatives. Our mission focuses on developing healthy minds, bodies, and spirits, responding to societal needs like childhood obesity through our Healthy Kids program launched in 2009. With a team of experienced educators and community partners, we provide tailored experiences that foster inclusivity, sustainability, and global impact.Our leadership combines decades of educational expertise and nonprofit management, ensuring programs align with evolving family and community needs. We maintain transparency through partnerships with schools like Bullis Charter School and financial accountability via board oversight. Future goals include expanding preschool offerings, nationwide program replication, and strengthening international children's charity support.
Services
Summer Camps
After School Programs
Seasonal Camps
Outreach Camps
Extended Care
Healthy Kids Program
Physical Education
Wellness Activities
Arts & Crafts
Spanish Immersion
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of experience in child development programs.
- Our Healthy Kids initiative addresses childhood wellness comprehensively.
- Board-certified professionals oversee financial and operational transparency.
- We partner with Bullis Charter School for premier educational facilities.
- Our staff includes credentialed teachers and childhood development specialists.
Services
Summer Camps
Our summer camps provide structured academic enrichment and recreational activities for Bay Area children. Programs combine STEM learning, arts, and physical education to prevent summer learning loss while promoting social development. Each session accommodates varying comfort levels through customizable activity choices.
After School Programs
After-school care includes homework assistance, language immersion, and creative arts instruction. Operating 3:00-5:30 PM weekdays, our credentialed teachers provide academic support while fostering interpersonal skills through group projects and cultural activities.
Healthy Kids Program
This initiative combats childhood obesity through nutrition education and daily physical activities. Certified specialists implement balanced meal plans and fitness routines, integrating health literacy into all camp curricula to establish lifelong wellness habits.
Seasonal Camps
Winter Wonderland and Thanksgiving holiday camps operate 8:30 AM-5:30 PM with themed educational adventures. These programs maintain developmental continuity during school breaks through structured learning excursions and character-building team challenges.
Spanish Immersion
Our Spanish immersion program combines language acquisition with cultural education. Native-speaking instructors use interactive methods like music and drama to develop conversational skills, catering to both heritage learners and beginners in small group settings.
People
Armando Leiva
Volunteer Senior Pastor
Medical Assistant and founder with 25 years leading Way To Go's community outreach. Graduated from Guatemalan medical school, combines healthcare expertise with spiritual guidance to support program development.
Luckie Leiva
Program Director
Early childhood educator with National Hispanic University translation credentials. Directs programming while teaching K-12 Spanish, integrating language skills into camp curricula. Holds 25 years of operational experience.
Kyle Westwood
Board President
Nonprofit leader with 5+ years guiding strategic growth. Applies business administration expertise to enhance program scalability. Oversees board governance while maintaining community engagement focus.
Hope Flamenco
Board Secretary
Early childhood education specialist contributing 17 years of sector experience. Represents parent perspectives on the board, ensuring family needs shape program development and service delivery.
Gigi Kubursi
Financial Officer
Banking executive specializing in financial literacy programs. Manages fiscal operations with nonprofit board experience, ensuring transparent budgeting and sustainable growth strategies for program expansion.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
We serve children from kindergarten through 8th grade across all our programs.
Are meals provided during camp sessions?
Yes, we provide balanced meals aligned with our Healthy Kids nutrition standards.
Do you offer before-care options?
Currently we focus on after-care extended hours until 5:30 PM daily.
Can parents volunteer at the camps?
Community involvement is welcome - contact our office for volunteer opportunities.
Are field trips included in the programs?
Yes, educational excursions are integrated into our summer and seasonal camps.
Do you accept donations for the programs?
We welcome contributions through our Heart For Guatemala outreach initiatives.
Reviews (2)
Bora C.
Sep 29, 2018
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My 5 year old son fractured his arm while playing in the "gym" area before they were headed to a trampoline park. According to my 11 year old nephew (who was with my son the whole time ) my son told one of the counselors twice that his arm hurt. The first time the cried and they "checked" on him but the 2nd time they just told him that he will be fine once he starts jumping around. So my 5 year old spent the whole day with a fractured arm at a trampoline park and when I picked him up, nobody notified me or even let me know that he had been complaining about his arm. He couldn
Victoria O.
Jul 24, 2018
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My two niece's went to this camp. The first day was fun they played games and did arts and crafts. The staff said that tomorrow the kids were going to the beach(she didnt give any other information). The next day i got there with my kids and no one is there except just a few parents also confused. It turned out the camp already left. I talked to a few other parents and they said they got an email from the camp at midnight. I didn't get the email until ten at night.So it turned out some of the other parents didn't see the email because they sent it too late.
