Chicago Locations
Join us at one of our Chicago-area locations. Since establishing our first camps in the area in 2016, we have also opened locations throughout the Chicagoland area including the North Shore, Northwest suburbs, and Western suburbs.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
Chicago Summer Camps
If you are searching for an engaging camp that will teach your children valuable skills , Camp Galileo is the ideal choice.
Our summer camps in Chicago allow your children to grow and develop in a multitude of ways. In addition to plenty of traditional camp fun, like songs, games and lanyard making, our camps are centered around imagination-sparking, hands-on STEAM projects. Past projects have included building robots, engineering roller coasters and painting stained glass “windows”. Not only are these activities incredibly fun, they teach essential life skills, such as collaboration, communication and perseverance.
Summer Camp Activities For Everyone
Camp Galileo offers a wide array of activities that engage children’s minds and foster a sense of community. Through STEAM exploration and design projects, campers have the opportunity to explore their passions, think creatively, and bring their ideas to life in a supportive and safe environment.
Outdoor play and hands-on collaboration are crucial aspects of our curriculum. Campers enjoy time playing outdoor games and participating in team challenges. Whether kids are participating in water play,all-camp games, or STEAM projects, we make sure every day at Camp Galileo is extraordinary.
Experience Camp Galileo in Chicago
The benefits of Camp Galileo’s summer programs are endless. Not only do campers gain invaluable knowledge, creativity, and social skills, but parents have peace of mind, knowing their children are having fun while learning. Our summer camps provide an excellent opportunity for campers to try new things, make lifelong friendships and experience a summer they’ll remember for a lifetime. Whether your child is a future scientist, artist, athlete or designer, our Chicago summer camps will allow them to explore their interests in numerous ways, celebrate marvelous mistakes, and work collaboratively with their peers.
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