Camp Galileo

Camp Galileo offers an acclaimed curriculum that combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10. Campers eat lunch and play outside with friends, and the program includes a nut-free snack break.

Programs

• Camp Galileo — K–10 · Daily, 9:00 am–3:00 pm; optional AM care 8:00 am–9:00 am; optional PM care 3:00 pm–6:00 pm · Acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10.
• Counselor in Training (CIT) — Daily · Leadership development activities; participants shadow K–5th-grade campers, observe and support staff, mentor younger kids, and receive coaching.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–15 years old

About the provider

Galileo says it has served over 600,000 campers since its start in 2002, and the About page also says it has served over 570,000 campers and operated for over 20 years. The mission is to ignite the innovator in every kid, and the About page says Galileo believes every individual has the potential to become an innovator who can envision and create a better world. It also says Galileo’s camps are award-winning, consistently earn “Best Camp” community awards, and a Stanford Graduate School of Education study found that Galileo kids internalize skills such as collaboration, persistence, and resilience.

This camp is closed for the season. Campers take a nut-free snack break.

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

“The counselors are super engaging, the kids seem to be doing hands on activities constantly, and I love the water days for my son!” — Chicago Parent 2025

Last updated September 10, 2026.