In addition to participating in games, ceremonies and other classic camp fun, Meteors spend their days diving into one amazing weeklong project. With help from inspiring instructors and sophisticated tools, they'll build incredible new skills as they transform their grand vision into a fully operational reality (see project specifics below). When they're not inventing/creating/designing/engineering, they'll head to our Meteors-only space for club time, playing team building games and whipping up DIY snacks from granola bars and unicorn bark to fudge and gummy candy.
Galileo projects are awesome. But while campers are making their blasters and bots, they're also doing something more. They're learning how to innovate. Fueled by a process inspired by the Stanford d.school, Galileo helps campers unlock the innovation skills they need to thrive—how to creatively solve problems, fearlessly try new things and persist in the face of challenges. The products are cool. But the byproducts—the newfound confidence, vision and grit you'll start seeing in your kids after only a short time—is what makes Galileo so much more than your average summer camp.
Use saws, drills and clamps to shape PVC tubing into the ultimate water blaster. Learn how a piston can generate pressure, then create and test different nozzles to figure out which one fits your blaster best. Mount your tank, fine-tune your water flow and add a few custom artistic embellishments. Take it out for a spin with an epic water game you and your fellow Meteors invent yourself.
Kick it with your own soccer-playing robot. Invent an original character, then bring it to life with sculpted-foam features and a custom jersey. Switch gears as you work on your robot’s electronics, building a remote-control transmitter, wiring the motor and adding attachments to give your creation new athletic abilities. Put your bot to the test in a series of mini challenges, from dribbling to ball stealing to goal scoring.
Create the relaxation station of your dreams with a portable chair you design yourself. Hone some basic woodworking skills as you measure, saw and drill to build your two-part chair frame. Personalize the size, seat and back design, opting for wooden slats, canvas panels or woven strips. Embellish your chair with custom stencils and add handy pockets or carrying straps to suit every situation, from camping to backyard barbeques.
Bring your original story to life with help from real Pixar creators! Meet Story Xperiential’s world-class storytellers and learn the process they use to develop stories at Pixar. Brainstorm plot and character ideas with a team, then try your hand at script writing, character sketching, audio mixing and video editing as you realize your shared vision. With guidance from the experts and feedback from your peers, you’ll create a Pixar-style story spine reel, an animated draft of your idea, that will be showcased on a dedicated exhibition webpage.
Galileo projects are awesome. But while campers are making their drop towers and dinosaur costumes, they’re also doing something more. They’re learning how to innovate. Fueled by a process inspired by the Stanford d.school, Galileo helps campers unlock the innovation skills they need to thrive—how to creatively solve problems, fearlessly try new things and persist in the face of challenges.
The products are cool. But the by-products—the newfound confidence, vision and grit you’ll start seeing in your kids after only a short time—is what makes Galileo so much more than your average summer camp.