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Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13)

Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame · $509/week · ★ 5.0 (3 reviews)

Galileo at Roosevelt Elementary offers innovation-focused day camp experiences for children, emphasizing hands-on...

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website loads successfully, presenting a professional and detailed overview of their programs. While the specific Roosevelt Elementary location isn't individually reviewed, Galileo Camps as a whole has a strong reputation, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Galileo Camps is a for-profit organization, founded by Glen Tripp, and has been operating for 23 years, indicating extensive experience in the camp industry. They offer day camp programs focused on innovation, combining science, art, and outdoor activities. The website clearly states that all staff members undergo background checks, ensuring a commitment to safety.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–13

Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (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
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. Applications open December 1st, 2025.

FSA eligible
Not FSA eligible
Session lengths
4-day · 5-day (full week)
What campers take home
Campers build creative confidence by turning their ideas into individual, polished STEAM projects to take home every week.

Details

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 10–13
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1151 Vancouver Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010, USA
  • Phone: (650) 437-1983
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Price varies by week, from $359 to $679.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 22 to Aug 7.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $419
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $419
  • Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $419
  • Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $419
  • Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $419
  • Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $419
  • Session 7 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $419

↗ 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 Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13)

What ages does Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) accept?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (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 Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) cost?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) publishes $509/week for the standard session. That sits 11% below the $569 median for stem camps in Burlingame, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Price varies by week, from $359 to $679. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13)'s hours?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (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 Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13)?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) 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 Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) provide lunch?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (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 Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (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 Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) offer financial aid?
Yes — Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (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 Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) compare to other stem camps in Burlingame?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 10-13) is one of 5 stem camps in Burlingame 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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