What Galileo Camps Are All About
Galileo Camps are award-winning summer camps and expanded learning programs that operate at over 60 locations across Northern and Southern California, Chicagoland, Denver, and Seattle. For more than 20 years, these camps have been delivering hands-on STEAM projects, outdoor play, and big summer fun to hundreds of thousands of happy campers. Created by a dedicated year-round team of teachers, artists, makers, and engineers, the curriculum sparks imagination and unlocks the innovation skills kids need to thrive and keep going when challenges pop up.
The Main Benefit of Galileo Camps
What really sets Galileo apart? It’s the perfect blend of joyful fun and meaningful learning. Here’s a quick snapshot:
- Over 60 locations in major U.S. regions
- 20+ years of experience delivering quality programs
- Hundreds of thousands of campers served
- Curriculum designed by a team of educators and creatives
- Focus on hands-on STEAM projects and outdoor activities
- Programs for kids from Kindergarten through 10th grade
Hands-On STEAM Projects That Spark Creativity
At Galileo, every project is designed to get kids thinking, building, and experimenting. These aren’t your typical classroom lessons—think more along the lines of real-world challenges that encourage creative problem-solving and collaboration. Whether it’s engineering a cool gadget or exploring art and science, campers dive into activities that make learning exciting and memorable.
Outdoor Play and Friend-Filled Fun
Summer is the perfect time to get outside, and Galileo makes sure kids do just that. Alongside the hands-on projects, there’s plenty of outdoor games and activities that keep the energy high and friendships growing. It’s all about balancing learning with play, so every camper leaves with great memories and new skills.
A Curriculum Built by Experts
The magic behind Galileo’s success lies in its year-round team of teachers, artists, makers, and engineers. These folks craft an imagination-sparking curriculum that’s not only educational but also super engaging. Their goal? To help kids build the innovation skills they’ll need to succeed—not just in school, but in life.
Galileo Camps’ Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
- Quality Education (SDG 4) – Providing inclusive and equitable quality education through hands-on STEAM learning.
- Reduced Inequalities (SDG 10) – Offering programs accessible to diverse communities across multiple regions.
- Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) – Promoting outdoor play and physical activity for healthy development.
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9) – Encouraging innovation skills and creative problem-solving.
Why Summer at Galileo Is Unforgettable
Summer at Galileo isn’t just about keeping kids busy—it’s about creating a joyful, friend-filled experience where learning happens naturally. Every project and game is designed to be a total blast, while also building skills that last a lifetime. It’s a place where curiosity meets creativity, and where kids get to be themselves while discovering what they’re capable of. Early Bird Enrollment opens 12/1… so get ready for a summer full of fun, friends, and fantastic adventures!
