Dream it. Create it.

For 20 years, Galileo’s award-winning programs have inspired Pre-K-8th grade innovators to create a better world. Whether it’s leading activities in your backyard, teaching hands-on online classes, or creating best-in-class day camps, Galileo is there to bring joy and build your child’s creative confidence.

Some photos taken pre-pandemic. Masking and social distancing are required at all 2021 camps.

Camp Galileo Pre-K - 8th Grade

REDESIGNED & COVID-SAFE FOR 2021. Awaken your child’s innovative spirit at Camp Galileo. With captivating, week-long themes to spark their imaginations, campers engage in art, science & outdoor challenges that build their creative confidence & transform their way of thinking—all wrapped up in big summer fun.

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Galileo Online Pre-K - 8th Grade

Experience big fun and learning on the small screen. Our enriching online classes and camps are led live by inspiring instructors and designed to ignite your child's creativity. Spend school vacations with our virtual Break Camps, let us plan your Parties or join our NEW Innovator's Club where Pre-K – 3rd graders explore different design and engineering projects every week.

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Galileo at Home Pre-K - 5th Grade

Bring the magic of Galileo to your home pod. You provide 2 to 8 kids and a little outdoor space and we’ll do the rest. Choose the schedule that works best for you and a dedicated Galileo staffer will arrive to lead fun collaborative games, imagination-sparking, hands-on activities and engaging enrichment projects (plus some homework help, if you like).

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So Much to Love at Galileo

"Galileo is raising the next generation of rocket scientists, artists, engineers, designers, Imagineers, big-thinkers and creative geniuses. I can’t wait to see what kind of bright future these kids build for us.”

Morgan Richardson
Lead Concept Designer and Art Director,
Walt Disney Imagineering; former Galileo
Lead Art Instructor

“Every morning, our son literally jumps out of bed excited for camp. He loves the projects, the songs, the games, the friends and the staff, and can’t wait to get there!”

Haffner Family
Los Feliz

"Outstanding curriculum + incredible staff = a program that develops young people into innovators and creative problem solvers.”

Susie Wise, Ph.D
Founder and Former Director K12 Lab,
Stanford d.school

“Of course summer camp should be fun—that’s a given. To have your child come home talking about how they were courageous or determined—that’s something special.”

Tornek Family
Manhattan Beach

“Problem solving is THE 21st Century skill. Galileo is a leader at providing experiences for kids that build their problem solving skills in ways that they love.”

Gretchen Walker
Vice President, Learning,
The Tech Interactive

“The incredible staff stands out to me as the best part of Galileo. Every single person at camp is smiling and energetic and smart. It makes me want to sign up as an adult!”

Gibbons Family
Mill Valley

Our Mission

Igniting the Innovator
in Every Kid

We’re on a mission to develop innovators who envision a better world—so our programs offer much more than just fun and games—though there’s plenty of that too! With programs that captivate the interest and imagination of a wide range of kids in every age group, Galileo’s proven curriculum and experienced enthusiastic staff unlock the innovation skills campers need to thrive as individuals and to become change-makers in the world.

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Find Your Fun!

Since 2002, Galileo operates award winning camps for Pre-K - 8th graders that mix big time fun with best in class learning—all at your neighborhood school.

Camp Locations

Galileo has 70+ summer camp locations in the Bay Area, Southern California and the greater Chicago area. At every joyful imagination-sparking location we offer exceptional service to families—including a convenient schedule, smooth operations and a robust scholarship program—and life-changing opportunities for summer staff.

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