Camp Galileo

Camp Galileo offers a curriculum that combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun. The camp day runs from 9am to 3pm, and extended care is available from 8am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm. It serves K–10th graders.

Programs

• Camp Galileo — K–10th graders · Camp Galileo’s acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10. Camp day: 9am–3pm. Extended care available: AM care 8–9am, PM care 3–6pm.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–15 years old

About the provider

Galileo says it has served over 600,000 campers since starting in 2002, and the About page also says it has served over 570,000 campers and grown to 60+ locations in California, Colorado, Washington, and Illinois. It describes its mission as placing fun first, with outdoor play, songs, skits, and silly traditions part of every day. The About page also says Galileo is award-winning, consistently earns “Best Camp” community awards, and that a Stanford Graduate School of Education study found campers internalize collaboration, persistence, and resilience and apply them to other parts of their lives. Galileo also says it works with like-minded organizations to enhance and extend opportunities for innovation education and is committed to building communities and offering camps that provide opportunity to all regardless of personal or social circumstances.

What families say

“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 September 17, 2026.