Via West Campus (formerly Camp Costanoan)

Via West Campus offers year-round day and residential program that gives adults and children, ages 5 and older, with physical and/or developmental disabilities and special needs a chance to learn and grow amid fresh air and scenic surroundings.. Our programs emphasize "Living Healthy" themes that include nutrition, physical activity, health awareness and self-management. Via West covers 13-wooded acres in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Stevens Creek County Park, just 15 miles west of San Jose and 45 miles south of San Francisco. The facility has six modern and accessible sleeping lodges equipped with bathrooms, showers and heaters. There is a spacious main lodge where dining and large group programs take place. There are two pools (one of which is fully accessible), a health center, fire circle, creative arts and performing arts buildings. There also is a sports court, nature pavilion, horse corral, platform tent site and hiking and nature trails.

We offer weekend programs during the school year as well as summer sessions ranging from 3 to 7 days. Participants are assigned to lodge groups based on age, gender and ability levels.

Via West is a unique community. We believe that all children and adults benefit from experiencing the natural world first hand. The environment provides infinite possibilities for developing and strengthening communication skills and social functioning through exploring, playing, problem solving and socializing as members of lodge and activity groups, and in one-to-one or small group interactions. We utilize lodge group living and communal dining, creative and performing arts, gardening, aquatics, recreation, outdoor living skills, nature hikes, talent shows and other special events. These activities encourage and support our participants and help them realize their potential and become active participants in their communities.