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Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6)

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

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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School location in Berkeley. The camp is a day camp, offering programs for various age groups, with the specified camp for ages 5-6. The company was founded by Glen Tripp in 2002, indicating 23 years of operation. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in safety protocols. While not ACA accredited, Galileo Camps has a strong reputation, with Google reviews for their general camps often averaging around 4.5 stars from hundreds of reviews, praising their engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The curriculum is designed by education experts and focuses on a project-based learning approach, integrating art, science, and outdoor activities.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–6

Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (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
2003 (23 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: 5–6
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 840 Colusa Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704, USA
  • Phone: (510) 871-5950
  • 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 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 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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6)

What ages does Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6) accept?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6) cost?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6) publishes $505/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $547 median for stem camps in Berkeley. 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 5-6)'s hours?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (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.
Who runs Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6)?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6) is operated by a private business, with 23 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 5-6) provide lunch?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6) offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (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 Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6) offer financial aid?
Yes — Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (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).
How does Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6) compare to other stem camps in Berkeley?
Galileo Camp Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley (ages 5-6) 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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