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10 Fun Summer Camp Snacks for Kids
When the temperatures rise and the pencils and backpacks are replaced by popsicle…
Featured blog posts
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Building An After-School Routine to Balance Homework, Fun and Rest
When you’re a kid, one of the sweetest sounds in the world is the dismissal bell …
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All Roads Lead to Camp: A Peek into the Careers of Galileo’s Camp Directors (Part 2)
We’re known for having some of the most mission-minded, joyful, hard-working, det…
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Little Sips: How to Stay Determined during Challenging Times
Two years ago a very close friend of mine had both the cadence of her day to day …
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Iterate On: 5 Ways to Fail Forward
It’s dark in the house, silent except for the sound of the white noise machine. A…
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Building a Case for Empathy
This blog post is adapted from a presentation by Marie McDonald, Galileo’s …
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I See You: 6 Ways to Teach Kids Empathy
This blog post is adapted from a presentation by Marie McDonald, Galileo’s VP of …
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Helping Older Kids Develop Unique Middle School Science Fair Project Ideas
Science fair season—the highly anticipated or desperately dreaded time of year—wi…
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Self Directed Learning: Project Ideas to Inspire Innovation and Leadership
Cassandra Lin was in 5th grade when she became increasingly concerned about clima…
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Understanding Demonstration vs. Experiment As Science Fair Season Approaches
Yes, it’s that time of year already. Science Fair season: the annual event that e…
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Using Science Journaling for Elementary Students to Emphasize the Power of Observation
For centuries, science journals have provided thinkers a place to record their th…
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Embracing Creative Confidence: Why David and Tom Kelley’s Book Is a Must-Read
Galileo summer camps were founded on the idea that every kid can envision and cre…
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Universal Design: Teaching Kids to Create Inclusively
If you visit the OXO office in New York City, you’ll notice a curious sight. Neat…
