Milpitas

Milpitas

  • (817) 683-7991

Our Milpitas summer camp will not be operating in summer 2024. Check out our other South Bay locations.

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A Day at Camp Galileo

Camp Galileoโ€™s acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades Kโ€“10.

  • K-1st
  • 2nd-3rd
  • 4th-5th
  • 6th-8th
  • 8th-10th

Kinder - 1st

Our Nebula Campers work on 1-2 day, age-appropriate projects individually and in small groups to challenge their thinking and test their perseverance.

  • Optional AM Care

    Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.

  • Opening Ceremony

    Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.

  • Innovator's Studio

    Campers build creative confidence by turning their ideas into individual, polished STEAM projects to take home every week.

  • Snack Break

    Campers take a nut-free snack break to refuel their brains and bodies.

  • Idea Lab

    Campers collaborate in small groups on daily design challenges, experiment with wild ideas and discover that sending their creations crashing down is all part of the funโ€”and learning!

  • Lunch/Free Play

    All-camp lunch and break. Campers eat lunch and play outside with friends.

  • Outdoor Adventure

    Campers play exciting outdoor games, take on team-building challenges with an innovative twist and engage in traditional camp fun.

  • Closing Ceremony

    We end the day together with a special all-camp gathering.

  • Optional PM Care

    Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pmโ€“6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.

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2nd - 3rd

Our Star Campers work on 1-2 day, age-appropriate projects individually and in small groups to challenge their thinking and test their perseverance.

  • Optional AM Care

    Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.

  • Opening Ceremony

    Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.

  • Innovator's Studio

    Campers build creative confidence by turning their ideas into individual, polished STEAM projects to take home every week.

  • Snack Break

    Campers take a nut-free snack break to refuel their brains and bodies.

  • Idea Lab

    Campers collaborate in small groups on daily design challenges, experiment with wild ideas and discover that sending their creations crashing down is all part of the funโ€”and learning!

  • Lunch/Free Play

    All-camp lunch and break. Campers eat lunch and play outside with friends.

  • Outdoor Adventure

    Campers play exciting outdoor games, take on team-building challenges with an innovative twist and engage in traditional camp fun.

  • Closing Ceremony

    We end the day together with a special all-camp gathering.

  • Optional PM Care

    Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pmโ€“6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.

Learn more

4th - 5th

Supernova campers work to complete small group challenges and work on longer, individual projects that test their determination.

  • Optional AM Care

    Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.

  • Opening Ceremony

    Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.

  • Innovator's Studio

    Campers build creative confidence by turning their ideas into individual, polished STEAM projects to take home every week.

  • Snack Break

    Campers take a nut-free snack break to refuel their brains and bodies.

  • Idea Lab

    Campers collaborate in small groups on daily design challenges, experiment with wild ideas and discover that sending their creations crashing down is all part of the funโ€”and learning!

  • Lunch/Free Play

    All-camp lunch and break. Campers eat lunch and play outside with friends.

  • Outdoor Adventure

    Campers play exciting outdoor games, take on team-building challenges with an innovative twist and engage in traditional camp fun.

  • Closing Ceremony

    We end the day together with a special all-camp gathering.

  • Optional PM Care

    Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pmโ€“6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.

Learn more

6th - 8th

Our Middle schoolers campers, Meteors, work on one epic individual project throughout the week. They collaborate with others to provide feedback and a helping hand.

  • Optional AM Care

    Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.

  • Opening Ceremony

    Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.

  • Individual Project Work

    Campers focus on one amazing week-long project, building incredible new skills as they transform their grand vision into reality.

  • Lunch/Free Play

    Campers take a nut-free snack break to refuel their brains and bodies.

  • More Project Time

    Campers get back to work on their epic projects with help from inspiring instructors, sophisticated tools and like-minded peers.

  • Closing Ceremony

    We end the day together with a special all-camp gathering.

  • Optional PM Care

    Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pmโ€“6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.

Learn more

Counselor in Training

CITs are leaders at camp. They engage in leadership development activities and own projects within a camp aspect of their choosing.

  • Optional AM Care

    Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.

  • Opening Ceremony

    Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.

  • Leadership Development / Team Building

    Counselors in training shadow Kโ€“5th-grade campers, observe and support Galileo staffers in action, mentor younger kids and get personalized coaching from experienced instructors.

  • Camp Mentorship

    Counselors in training shadow Kโ€“5th-grade campers, observe and support Galileo staffers in action, mentor younger kids and get personalized coaching from experienced instructors.

  • Lunch

    CITs eat lunch together and spend time with friends.

  • Camp Magic

    CITs help make camp magic by devising Water Day stations, leading skits, planning flash mobs, crafting flair and more. They also tackle hands-on design challenges from engineering launchers and golf-courses, to putting on mini Olympics.

  • Closing Ceremony

    We end the day together with a special all-camp ceremony.

  • Optional PM Care

    Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pmโ€“6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.

Learn more

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Locations FAQ

Questions and answers about our camp locations and other basic camp info.

  • Which camp location is closest to me?
    We have camps throughout the United States, with locations in California, Washington, Colorado, & Illinois. Use our camp finder to find a camp near you or view our list of locations HERE.
  • What if my preferred location is listed as TBD?
    If a location is listed as TBD, it means we are confident that we will have a camp in that community, but are still confirming the specific location. As soon as we have finalized our site plans, our website will be updated!
  • What ages can go to camp? How old does my child need to be to attend?
    We offer our classic Camp Galileo program for rising kindergartners through rising 8th graders. Our Counselor in Training program will be offered at select locations for rising 8th-10th graders (8th graders have the option to choose Camp Galileo OR Counselor in Training).   We will not be able to accept any TK or Pre-K students, to attend Camp Galileo campers will need to be entering Kindergarten in the fall of the upcoming school year.
  • What are the hours of camp?
    All camps run from 9am-3pm Monday through Friday. We offer optional extended care hours from 8am - 9am and from 3pm - 6pm. We are closed on Juneteenth (June 19th) and Independence Day (July 4th).
  • How much does camp cost?
    Camp Galileo pricing varies by location and program. To find the price of the camp you are interested in attending, use our camp finder to find your preferred location and see pricing details.

Contact Us

You also can contact directly to info@galileo-learning

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Thank you for your interest in partnering with Galileo. Weโ€™re excited to collaborate with you to customize an enriching program to meet your expanded learning needs.