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Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13)

Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley · $505/week · ★ 5.0 (2 reviews)

Galileo at Thousand Oaks Elementary offers innovation-focused summer camps for kids, emphasizing hands-on STEAM...

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website loads successfully, detailing their program at Thousand Oaks Elementary School in Berkeley for children aged 10-13. The camp is a day program, part of the larger Galileo Camps organization founded by Glen Tripp, which has been operating for 24 years. While not ACA accredited, the website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive 40+ hours of training. Google reviews for Galileo Camps generally show a high rating, often around 4.5 stars across hundreds of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp emphasizes an 'Innovator's Mindset' through hands-on projects in areas like art, science, and technology. Social media handles are active on Instagram (@galileocamps) and Facebook (galileocamps).
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Since 200224+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

How we verify these →

Money & Policies

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

Sliding scale scholarships are available based on income and other factors. They do not offer full scholarships.

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

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 840 Colusa Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
  • Phone: (510) 871-5950
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Price varies by week, from $355 to $675.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 5 sessions (5 one-week), from Jun 15 to Jul 17.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $595
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $525
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $595
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 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: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13)

What ages does Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) accept?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) is open to children ages 10–13. 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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) cost?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) publishes $505/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $547 median for stem camps in Berkeley. 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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13)'s hours?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) 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.
Who runs Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13)?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) 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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) provide lunch?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) 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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) 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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) offer financial aid?
Yes — Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) 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).
How does Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) compare to other stem camps in Berkeley?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 10-13) is one of 5 stem camps in Berkeley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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