Camp Galileo Age Groups
Camp Galileo has been serving happy campers since 2001. And, over time, we’ve fine tuned the projects, games and camp experience to meet campers exactly where they are academically, socially and developmentally.

Aged-Up Fun
Stanford researchers have found that when children “grow up Galileo” by returning to camp year-after-year, the fun and the benefits multiply as they build long-lasting relationships with camp staff and strengthen their abilities to make their visions reality. Choose from imagination sparking themes that are sure to have your kids exploring, creating and having fun: Amusement Park Adventure, Castles and Quests, Dinosaur Dig.
Camp Galileo serves Pre-K to rising 10th grade children in five age groups:*
NEBULAS: Rising Pre-K and Kindergarten
STARS: Rising 1st and 2nd grade
SUPERNOVAS: Rising 3rd and 4th grade
METEORS: Rising 5th and 6th grade
Counselors in Training: Rising 7th-10th grade
IMAGINATION-SPARKING THEMES
Tailored by age group and designed for optimal innovation, each of our whimsical weeklong themes features engaging hands-on projects, irresistible outdoor games and an immersive environment crafted to capture the imagination.
- AMUSEMENT PARK FUN: Step right up to a playful park of your own design.
- CASTLES AND QUESTS: Embark on an epic journey to medieval times.
- DINOSAUR DIG: Unearth an adventure of prehistoric proportions.
Nebula Facts
- Enjoy a 10 to 1 camper to staff ratio
- Gain confidence with important motor skills
- Explore a wide range of materials and creative processes
- Stretch their imagination with short design cycles
- Make new friends with outdoor play that fosters collaboration
- Grow their identity as an innovator by being visionary, courageous, determined & more!
Star facts:
- Enjoy a 12 to 1 camper to staff ratio
- Explore big ideas like basic circuits, pneumatics or simple machines
- Campers level up their design and building skills
- Stay determined to troubleshoot challenges and reach their goals
- Establish and pursue a shared vision with new friends
- Strengthen their Innovator’s Mindset and notice how it positively impacts their work
SUPERNOVAS
Rising 3rd & 4th graders
Supernovas are ready to take on week-long art and science challenges and have a blast transforming their unique (& sometimes quirky) visions into amazing, functioning projects.
Video taken pre-pandemic. Masking will be requited for all indoor activity at all 2022 camps.
supernova facts:
- Enjoy a 12 to 1 camper to staff ratio
- Learn to independently use sophisticated “making” tools like lino cutters, hot glue guns, heat guns and cardboard cutters
- Practice brainstorming strategies to generate lots of ideas to customize their projects
- Thrive given the perfect mix of freedom and responsibility accomplish their goals
- Conquer outdoor team-challenges by strategizing and collaborating with new friends
- Recognize their own Innovator’s Mindset and Process superpowers and identify ways to use them beyond camp
Meteor Facts:
- Enjoy a 12 to 1 camper to staff ratio
- Spend the day building one epic project that sharpens their design AND engineering capabilities
- Learn to use advanced materials and tools—Wood, PVC, power tools & more
- Find their own fun during daily “club time” with a choice of exciting outdoor activities and delicious DIY snacks*
*Campers will make yummy treats like granola bars, unicorn bark, fudge and gummy candies. All items are nut free and dairy- and gluten-free recipes options are provided if needed. If campers cannot eat the snack of the day they can also choose from staples like raisins, pretzels, jellybeans and dried cranberries. - Chill with new friends and an inspiring multi-subject instructor in a Meteors-only space
- Dive deep into the Galileo Innovation Approach to bring their innovations to life
CIT Facts:
- Build camaraderie and practice collaboration as you get to know your fellow CITs
- Learn essential leadership skills, including goal setting, conflict resolution and camper management
- Work alongside Galileo staffers to teach younger campers new things, help them with projects and lead them in games
- Pick an aspect of camp operations—events, materials, logistics—to put your personal stamp on
- Gain independence, confidence and experience in a range of different roles
