Palo Alto Summer Camp
Greendell School - Palo Alto
Grades: K - 10
Running from: June 9 - July 11
A Day at Camp Galileo
Camp Galileo’s acclaimed curriculum combines STEAM exploration and outdoor fun for kids in grades K–10.
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.
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Optional AM Care
Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.
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Opening Ceremony
Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.
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Innovator's Studio
Campers build creative confidence by turning their ideas into individual, polished STEAM projects to take home every week.
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Snack Break
Campers take a nut-free snack break to refuel their brains and bodies.
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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 fun—and learning!
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Lunch/Free Play
All-camp lunch and break. Campers eat lunch and play outside with friends.
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Outdoor Adventure
Campers play exciting outdoor games, take on team-building challenges with an innovative twist and engage in traditional camp fun.
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Closing Ceremony
We end the day together with a special all-camp gathering.
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Optional PM Care
Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pm–6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.
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.
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Optional AM Care
Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.
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Opening Ceremony
Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.
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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 fun—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.
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Optional PM Care
Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pm–6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.
4th - 5th
Supernova campers work to complete small group challenges and work on longer, individual projects that test their determination.
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Optional AM Care
Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.
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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 fun—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.
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Optional PM Care
Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pm–6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.
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.
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Optional AM Care
Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.
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Opening Ceremony
Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.
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Individual Project Work
Campers focus on one amazing week-long project, building incredible new skills as they transform their grand vision into reality.
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Lunch/Free Play
Campers take a nut-free snack break to refuel their brains and bodies.
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More Project Time
Campers get back to work on their epic projects with help from inspiring instructors, sophisticated tools and like-minded peers.
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Closing Ceremony
We end the day together with a special all-camp gathering.
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Optional PM Care
Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pm–6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.
Counselor in Training
CITs are leaders at camp. They engage in leadership development activities and own projects within a camp aspect of their choosing.
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Optional AM Care
Families that need an early start can drop campers off for convenient pre-camp care from 8 am to 9 am.
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Opening Ceremony
Each day kicks off with an all-camp energizing opening ceremony full of songs, skits, and cheers.
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Leadership Development / Team Building
Counselors in training shadow K–5th-grade campers, observe and support Galileo staffers in action, mentor younger kids and get personalized coaching from experienced instructors.
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Camp Mentorship
Counselors in training shadow K–5th-grade campers, observe and support Galileo staffers in action, mentor younger kids and get personalized coaching from experienced instructors.
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Lunch
CITs eat lunch together and spend time with friends.
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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.
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Closing Ceremony
We end the day together with a special all-camp ceremony.
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Optional PM Care
Extended Care campers head to our exciting, inviting post-camp destination to keep the fun rolling from 3 pm–6 pm. Activities include outdoor time, lanyards and crafts.
Choose Your Week
Check out the projects campers will work on during their individual work rotation - Innovator's Studio.
| Jun 9 - Jun 13 | Jun 16 - Jun 20 * | Jun 23 - Jun 27 | Jun 30 - Jul 3 * | Jul 7 - Jul 11 | |
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NebulasCollaborative innovation challenges; mindful outdoor play; and weekly STEAM projects designed for rising K-1st graders |
Open
$595/week
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$525/week
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$595/week
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$525/week
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$595/week
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StarsCollaborative innovation challenges; mindful outdoor play; and weekly STEAM projects designed for rising 2nd-3rd graders |
Open
$575/week
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$505/week
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$575/week
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$505/week
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Open
$575/week
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SupernovasCollaborative innovation challenges; mindful outdoor play; and weekly STEAM project designed for rising 4-5th graders |
Open
$575/week
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Open
$505/week
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$575/week
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Open
$505/week
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Open
$575/week
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MeteorsWeek-long STEAM projects for rising 6-8th graders |
Open
$575/week
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Open
$505/week
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Open
$675/week
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$505/week
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Open
$575/week
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CITLeadership training and operations rotations for 8th-10th graders |
Open
$425/week
More info |
Open
$355/week
More info |
Open
$425/week
More info |
Open
$355/week
More info |
Open
$425/week
More info |
| Week |
Nebulas
Collaborative innovation challenges; mindful outdoor play; and weekly STEAM projects designed for rising K-1st graders |
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| Jun 9 - Jun 13 | Open $595/week More info |
| Jun 16 - Jun 20 * | Open $525/week More info |
| Jun 23 - Jun 27 | Open $595/week More info |
| Jun 30 - Jul 3 * | Open $525/week More info |
| Jul 7 - Jul 11 | Open $595/week More info |
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Stars
Collaborative innovation challenges; mindful outdoor play; and weekly STEAM projects designed for rising 2nd-3rd graders |
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| Jun 9 - Jun 13 | Open $575/week More info |
| Jun 16 - Jun 20 * | Open $505/week More info |
| Jun 23 - Jun 27 | Open $575/week More info |
| Jun 30 - Jul 3 * | Open $505/week More info |
| Jul 7 - Jul 11 | Open $575/week More info |
| Week |
Supernovas
Collaborative innovation challenges; mindful outdoor play; and weekly STEAM project designed for rising 4-5th graders |
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| Jun 9 - Jun 13 | Open $575/week More info |
| Jun 16 - Jun 20 * | Open $505/week More info |
| Jun 23 - Jun 27 | Open $575/week More info |
| Jun 30 - Jul 3 * | Open $505/week More info |
| Jul 7 - Jul 11 | Open $575/week More info |
| Week |
Meteors
Week-long STEAM projects for rising 6-8th graders |
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| Jun 9 - Jun 13 | Open $575/week More info |
| Jun 16 - Jun 20 * | Open $505/week More info |
| Jun 23 - Jun 27 | Open $675/week More info |
| Jun 30 - Jul 3 * | Open $505/week More info |
| Jul 7 - Jul 11 | Open $575/week More info |
| Week |
CIT
Leadership training and operations rotations for 8th-10th graders |
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| Jun 9 - Jun 13 | Open $425/week More info |
| Jun 16 - Jun 20 * | Open $355/week More info |
| Jun 23 - Jun 27 | Open $425/week More info |
| Jun 30 - Jul 3 * | Open $355/week More info |
| Jul 7 - Jul 11 | Open $425/week More info |
Week of
$Weekly Overview
Extended Care
- Morning: $40/wk
- Afternoon: $80/wk
- Morning and Afternoon: $100/wk
Discounts
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For a limited time only, take advantage of our Early Bird discount and save $50/wk.
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Spend the summer with us and save $25/week after your first week.
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Join us for six weeks and save an additional $100 off your total.
More Weeks = More Savings
Note: Effective weekly rates and totals are calculated based on the price of a 5-day week and do not include the $100 materials fee for Meteors Custom Go-Karts.
1 week
$595
2 weeks
$~583/week
Savings: $25
Total price: $1,165
3 weeks
$~578/week
Savings: $50
Total price: $1,735
4 weeks
$~576/week
Savings: $75
Total price: $2,305
5 weeks
$~575/week
Savings: $100
Total price: $2,875
6 weeks
$~558/week
Savings: $225
Total price: $3,345
1 week
$575
2 weeks
$~563/week
Savings: $25
Total price: $1,125
3 weeks
$~558/week
Savings: $50
Total price: $1,675
4 weeks
$~556/week
Savings: $75
Total price: $2,225
5 weeks
$~555/week
Savings: $100
Total price: $2,775
6 weeks
$~538/week
Savings: $225
Total price: $3,225
1 week
$575
2 weeks
$~563/week
Savings: $25
Total price: $1,125
3 weeks
$~558/week
Savings: $50
Total price: $1,675
4 weeks
$~556/week
Savings: $75
Total price: $2,225
5 weeks
$~555/week
Savings: $100
Total price: $2,775
6 weeks
$~538/week
Savings: $225
Total price: $3,225
1 week
$575
2 weeks
$~563/week
Savings: $25
Total price: $1,125
3 weeks
$~558/week
Savings: $50
Total price: $1,675
4 weeks
$~556/week
Savings: $75
Total price: $2,225
5 weeks
$~555/week
Savings: $100
Total price: $2,775
6 weeks
$~538/week
Savings: $225
Total price: $3,225
1 week
$425
2 weeks
$~413/week
Savings: $25
Total price: $825
3 weeks
$~408/week
Savings: $50
Total price: $1,225
4 weeks
$~406/week
Savings: $75
Total price: $1,625
5 weeks
$~405/week
Savings: $100
Total price: $2,025
6 weeks
$~388/week
Savings: $225
Total price: $2,325
Extended Care Pricing
Extended Care is priced on a weekly basis. 4-day week pricing of $32/week for morning care, $64/week for afternoon care and $80/week for both morning and afternoon care.
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Extended Care AM
Drop off your camper as early as 8am.
$40/week
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Extended Care PM
Pick off your camper as late as 6pm.
$80/week
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Extended Care AM and PM
Pick up your camper as early as 8am and drop off as late as 6pm.
$100/week
Need-Based Scholarships & Discounts Available
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Locations FAQ
Questions and answers about our camp locations and other basic camp info.
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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.
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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!
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What ages can go to camp?Camp Galileo is available for rising kindergarteners through rising 8th graders. At select locations, we also offer a Counselor in Training (CIT) program for rising 8th-10th graders, with 8th graders having the option to choose between Camp Galileo and the CIT program where available. We follow local school age guidelines, starting with campers entering kindergarten in the fall of the upcoming school year. Please note that we are unable to accept TK or Pre-K students.
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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). Some camps may not run the week of the 4th of July. Please check your location’s page for details.
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How much does camp cost?Camp Galileo pricing varies by location and program. Please note that for our youngest campers, the Nebulas (rising kindergarteners through 1st grade), we provide a higher staff-to-camper ratio. As a result, their session price includes an additional $20, which is reflected in the listed price. For our Meteors (rising 6th–8th graders), there is a $100 materials fee for the Go-Kart project weeks. To find the specific price for the camp you're interested in, please use our Camp Finder to select your preferred location and view detailed pricing information.