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Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6)

Edison Elementary - Alameda · $505/week

A STEAM-focused summer camp for K-10th graders, offering hands-on projects, outdoor activities, and collaborative...

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs, including the Edison Elementary location in Alameda. The camp is part of the larger Galileo Camps organization, founded by Glen Tripp in 2002, indicating 24 years of operation. While the specific Edison Elementary location is not individually accredited by the ACA, Galileo Camps as a whole emphasizes safety, stating that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. The program is a day camp, focusing on innovation and design thinking through hands-on STEM and art projects for children aged 5-6. Google reviews for Galileo Camps generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The website also highlights their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provides clear information on their health and safety policies.
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Since 200224+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. stem content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2002 (24 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
1:8

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Money & Policies

Financial aid
Available · Need-based, Sliding-scale Apply →

Sliding scale scholarships are available to all families who apply.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Session lengths
5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers take home individual, polished STEAM projects every week.

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 5–6
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 2700 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
  • Phone: (510) 764-8178
  • Cost notes: Prices vary by week, ranging from $505 to $675. Early bird discounts and financial aid are available.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5 sessions (5 one-week), from Jun 8 to Jul 10.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $595
  • Session 2 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 3 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $595
  • Session 4 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 5 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $595

↗ What parents like

  • STEAM-focused curriculum
  • Optional extended care
  • Financial aid available

↘ Watch for

  • No email on website
  • Price varies by week

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6)

What ages does Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) accept?
Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) is open to children ages 5–6. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) cost?
Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) publishes $505/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6)'s hours?
Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
What is Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6)'s staff-to-camper ratio?
Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) publishes a 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio. ACA recommends roughly 1:6 for ages 4-5, 1:8 for 6-8, 1:10 for 9-14, and 1:12 for 15-18 in day camps; tighter ratios than recommended usually signal more attentive supervision but can also reflect smaller program scale.
Who runs Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6)?
Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) is operated by a private business, with 24 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) provide lunch?
Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Does Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) offer financial aid?
Yes — Galileo Camp Edison Elementary - Alameda (ages 5-6) offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).

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