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March 18th, 2020

DIY: Design a New Dance

Get moving with a design challenge that’s all about dance. Bid a fond farewell to flossing and get ready to create the next dance craze.  

March 18th, 2020

Our Favorite DIY Activities for Kids

Looking for a hands-on project for the kids in your life? We’ve got you covered. DIY ACTIVITIES For Ages 5+ Design a New Dance For Ages 6+ Build a Super Tall Straw Tower Hit the Bullseye With Your Own Bow... Read more

March 13th, 2020

Camp is Better with Friends

My daughter was 16 months old when we moved back to the Bay Area from San Diego in 2006. My wife and I were leaving behind some dear friends who hadn’t yet had their own kids. Fast forward to now:... Read more

March 12th, 2020

DIY Cooking for Kids: Pi(e) Day Challenge

March 2nd, 2020

DIY for Kids: How to Build a Super Tall Straw Tower

Nothing's as much fun as building something as tall as you can make it, from pillow forts to stacks of blocks to skyscraping towers. This DIY challenge lets you supersize your dreams by building the tallest tower you can out of just a few simple materials.

January 29th, 2020

Growing Up Galileo

Unlocking creativity & design thinking skills that last a lifetime Galileo Summer Camps (and Spring Break Camps, too) offer something that is so much more than fun for the kids who come spend time with us each year. They also... Read more

December 12th, 2019

DIY for Kids: Hit the Bullseye With Your Own Bow and Arrows

This DIY challenge hits the mark for hands-on fun. Inspired by the way real bows and arrows work but made using simple techniques, this super-strong, carefully tested craft stick and straw set is the perfect project for aspiring archers and innovators—like you!

March 31st, 2020

How To Help Kids Be Visionary & Do Good From Home

Partnerships with like-minded organizations have always been a key component of Galileo’s ethos, and they feel especially valuable in times like these. In the spirit of being visionary, we think it’s the perfect time to introduce you to Design for... Read more

March 24th, 2020

Avoid Group Project Pitfalls: How to Help Kids Collaborate

Like anything that involves bringing together different people with different opinions, collaboration can be a messy process. Through our many years of facilitating team projects with thousands of kids at Galileo’s Innovation Camps, we’ve learned some essential strategies for structuring... Read more

March 19th, 2020

11 Virtual Field Trips You Can Take From Home

Whether it’s a break from school, a bad-weather weekend, or the simple desire to adventure outside of day-tripping range, there are plenty of places to explore. These eleven destinations are yours for the visiting—all from the comfort of your own... Read more