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Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp

Edison Elementary - Alameda · $505/week

Galileo at Edison Elementary offers innovation-themed day camps for pre-K through 8th graders, focusing on art,...

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website for the Edison Elementary - Alameda location loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer programs. Galileo Camps, founded by Glen Tripp, has been operating for 22 years, since 2002. They offer day camps for pre-K through 8th graders, with programs like 'Innovators' and 'Apprentice' that integrate art, science, and outdoor activities. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific Edison Elementary location does not have a separate Google review profile, Galileo Camps as a whole has a strong reputation, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, frequently praised for engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory. No state license number was found on the website, which is common for day camps in California as they are often exempt from state licensing if they operate for less than 12 weeks per year.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2004 (22 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 3–17
  • Hours: varies by program
  • Address: 2700 Buena Vista Ave, Alameda, CA 94501, USA
  • Phone: (510) 764-8178
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Price varies by week, from $355 to $675.

Runs varies by program, 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 projects
  • Outdoor activities
  • Extended care available

↘ Watch for

  • Price varies by week
  • No lunch provided

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp

What ages does Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp accept?
Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp is open to children ages 3–17. 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 Summer Camp cost?
Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp publishes $505/week for the standard session. Price varies by week, from $355 to $675. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp's hours?
Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp runs varies by program. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp?
Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp is operated by a private business, with 22 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 Summer Camp provide lunch?
Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo Camp - Edison Elementary - Alameda Summer Camp 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.

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