Camden Community Center
4.4(376)4.4 out of 5 stars, 376 reviews San Jose, CA
About Camden Community Center
Camden Community Center offers a range of affordable and well-staffed activities suitable for children during holiday periods, including highly-rated swim lessons with empathetic instructors, dedicated kids learning classes, and various sports facilities like baseball fields and basketball courts. While some playground equipment might need attention, the overall value and staff quality for children's programs are consistently praised.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Parents seeking high-quality, patient, and empathetic swim instruction for their children, especially those new to swimming or with water apprehension.Families looking for affordable holiday activities that combine learning (kids classes) with physical play (sports, playground).Children interested in practicing baseball or basketball during their time off.Families who want to combine an activity with an outdoor picnic using available BBQ pits.Parents seeking good value from a local community center with diverse offerings.
Why families love it
- Exceptional and empathetic swim instructors (e.g., Christian and Jeffery) who are skilled at helping children overcome fear of water and provide individual attention.
- Highly praised 'kids learning classes' that are described as 'very good'.
- Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and smiling staff across different areas of the center.
- Affordable annual fees and low-priced 20-visit passes for swimming, offering excellent value.
- Clean gym facilities with ample cardio and weight lifting equipment (reflects general upkeep).
- Availability of baseball fields, two basketball hoops, and decent field space for sports activities.
Insider tips
- Parents should check the Camden Community Center website for the most current pool hours, as they are subject to change.
- Consider purchasing a 20-visit pass for swimming if planning frequent visits, as it offers a 'relatively low price'.
- If your child has a fear of water, inquire about instructors like Christian and Jeffery due to their highly commended empathetic approach.
- Be prepared for potential minor maintenance issues at the playground area; inspect it upon arrival if this is a primary activity.
- Avoid planning visits during the last two weeks of the year, as the facility closes for maintenance.
Good to know before you go
- Parents expecting a brand-new or pristine playground experience, as some areas may 'need some love'.
- Visits if pool cleanliness (leaves at the bottom) is a major concern.
- Making plans to visit during the last two weeks of the year, as the center will be closed for annual maintenance.
- Playground area 'looks good from far away' but 'needs some love up close', indicating potential maintenance or aesthetic issues.
- Pool cleanliness could be improved, with reports of 'leaves that sink to the bottom'.
- Crowds
- The gym is described as having 'plenty of cardio and weight lifting equipment' so users 'never have to wait long', suggesting generally manageable crowd levels for adult facilities. No specific crowd level information is provided for children's activities or during peak holiday times.
- Value
- The center offers excellent value for money with 'very affordable' annual fees and 'relatively low price' 20-visit passes for the pool. This makes it a very 'reasonable' option for local families seeking ongoing access to various facilities and classes.
- Food
- The presence of a 'small table area and a couple bbq pits' suggests that bringing outside food for picnics or family gatherings is permitted and encouraged. No explicit restrictions are mentioned.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- Swim instructors are noted for being 'cool under pressure' and empathetic, implying a safe and supportive learning environment in the pool. No other specific safety features are detailed.
What parents say
"I love using the Camden Community Center gym! It’s always clean, and they have plenty of cardio and weight lifting equipment, so I never have to wait long to use a machine. The swimming pool is a great bonus, especially with the designated lap times. The staff here are friendly and knowledgeable, making the experience even better. Plus, the annual fees are very affordable, offering excellent value for everything they provide. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great local gym!"
8 months ago
"This is to commend Christian and Jeffery and the rest of our swim instructors for taking care of my son and helping him with his fear of water. They played with my son while the rest of the class was progressing. They are cool under pressure but also playful an articulate in the most empathetic way. 🙏🫡"
10 months ago
"I use the Camden CC pool for lap swimming which I took up in 2017. You can check out the hours that they keep on their website as it changes from time to time. You can purchase a 20 visit pass for relatively low price which makes swimming for exercise very reasonable. They close the last 2 weeks of the year for maintenance and I think they can do a better job at cleaning the leaves that sink to the bottom of the pool. Overall, 4 of 5 stars, a very good place if your a swimmer. (Or plan to take it up)"
6 years ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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