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Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp

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

Galileo at Thousand Oaks Elementary offers innovation-focused day camp experiences for pre-K through 10th graders,...

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website loads successfully, detailing their program at Thousand Oaks Elementary School in Berkeley. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2024, confirming adherence to over 200 health and safety standards. Galileo Camps has been operating for 23 years, founded by Glen Tripp, and is a for-profit organization. The program is a day camp, catering to pre-K through 10th graders with a focus on innovation and hands-on projects. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Galileo Camps Berkeley' show a strong average rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with common themes praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. Social media handles @galileocamps on Instagram and 'galileocamps' on Facebook are prominently displayed on the site.
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Who thrives here Ages 3–17

Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley 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
Yes
Established
2003 (23 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: 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 varies by program, 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: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp

What ages does Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp accept?
Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley 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 - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp cost?
Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley 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 - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp's hours?
Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley 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.
Is Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp accredited?
Yes — Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 23 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp?
Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp provide lunch?
Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley 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 - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley Summer Camp offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo Camp - Thousand Oaks Elementary School - Berkeley 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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