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Summer day camp serving the Oak Park and River Forest communities at St. Vincent Ferrer School. Join us for an exciting summer of mind-bending STEAM projects and outrageously fun camp traditions for K-8th graders.
Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey with Mariel at the helm for her first year leading Camp Galileo Oak Park/River Forest! With a degree in Elementary Education from Boston College, Mariel infuses her passion and expertise into every aspect of camp life. Beyond the summer months, she supports over 40 schools in planning and implementing bryt interventions in schools. During her downtime, Mariel enjoys reading and writing children’s literature, jazzercise and playing with her three and a half year old twins and seven year old black lab. Join us for an unforgettable summer brimming with excitement, learning, and endless adventures under Mariel's guidance!
*Meteor Go Kart weeks will incur a $100 materials fee.
Step into a summer full of adventure at Camp Galileo’s Oak Park and River Forest summer camp. Our dynamic program is the ultimate destination for campers searching for a summer filled with innovation, new friends and fun. At Camp Galileo, we provide an extraordinary summer camp experience, teeming with captivating activities that ignite passions and equip campers with skills they’ll carry throughout their lives.!
Prepare for an adrenaline-packed adventure of endless thrills and boundless joy at our Oak Park/River Forest summer camp! At Galileo, we’re dedicated to nurturing creativity, cultivating problem-solving skills, and fostering a sense of camaraderie throughout every camp session. Kids dive headfirst into a realm of mesmerizing activities meticulously designed to fan the flames of their creativity and unleash their wildest imaginations. From heart-pounding STEAM projects to ingenious design challenges such as constructing bamboo towers and crafting catapults, the world of possibilities is wide open for our explorers.
What’s more, each activity is founded on the pillars of collaboration and teamwork, making it a breeze for every camper to forge friendships that extend far beyond their camp days. With each session at our day camp, kids acquire new skills and cultivate lasting relationships while learning the invaluable importance of teamwork.
Prepare to embark on a summer adventure filled with excitement and joy at our Oak Park/River Forest summer camp! Our mission at Camp Galileo is to develop innovator’s who envision and create a better world. We inspire the curious minds of our campers to break free from conventional thinking while honing their social skills through collaborative projects and exciting activities. Our enthusiastic counselors are poised to extend a warm welcome to your campers, inviting them into the vibrant Galileo community. Don’t miss out on this chance to enroll today and provide your children with a summer they’ll treasure forever!