Camp Galileo

Camp Galileo, 548 Market Street, Berkeley, CA 94104

Location of Camp Galileo campCamp Galileo, 548 Market Street, Berkeley, CA 94104

About

Camp Galileo offers STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10. Campers do outdoor games, songs, skits, face painting, pie throwing, collaborative activities, and STEAM projects. The camp day is 9am–3pm, with optional AM care from 8–9am and optional PM care from 3–6pm.

Programs

  • Nebula Campers — K-1st grade · Camp day: 9am–3pm; Optional AM care 8–9am; Optional PM care 3–6pm · 1-2 day, age-appropriate projects individually and in small groups.
  • Star Campers — 2nd-3rd grade · Camp day: 9am–3pm; Optional AM care 8–9am; Optional PM care 3–6pm · 1-2 day, age-appropriate projects individually and in small groups.
  • Supernova campers — 4th-5th grade · Camp day: 9am–3pm; Optional AM care 8–9am; Optional PM care 3–6pm · Small group challenges and longer, individual projects.
  • Meteors — 6th-8th grade · Camp day: 9am–3pm; Optional AM care 8–9am; Optional PM care 3–6pm · One week-long individual project; collaboration and feedback with others.
  • Counselor in Training — Camp day: 9am–3pm; Optional AM care 8–9am; Optional PM care 3–6pm · Leadership development activities, shadowing K–5th-grade campers, and personalized coaching.

At a glance

  • Ages: 5–15 years old
  • General schedule: Camp Galileo’s acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10. Camp day is 9am–3pm. Extended care is available with AM care 8–9am and PM care 3–6pm.

About the provider

Camp Galileo says its mission is to ignite the innovator in every kid. Since its start in 2002, Galileo says it has served over 600,000 campers, grown to 60+ locations, and earned Best Camp community awards. It also says it works with like-minded organizations across communities to enhance and extend opportunities for innovation education.

Galileo says it is committed to building communities and offers camps that welcome all kids. It states that campers in grades K–10 can enroll. The site also says activities include outdoor games, songs, skits, face painting, pie throwing, collaborative activities, and STEAM projects.

What families say

“[We love the] staff and curriculum. Curriculum still keeps my older kid engaged, even after years of attending Galileo.” — Alameda Parent 2025

“My child loved it! He came home excited and happy and well cared for.” — Berkeley Parent 2025

“My son was extremely hesitant to go on his first day because he didn't know anyone there. He even cried and was so anxious he didn't eat much for breakfast. At the end of the day he said "Mommy! I had SO much fun and I made 3 friends!"” — San Francisco Parent 2025

Last updated November 8, 2026.

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