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▌ STEM · Ages 7–8

Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8)

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

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

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. The Burlingame location at Roosevelt Elementary offers day camp experiences. The organization, founded by Glen Tripp, has been operating since 2002, indicating over 20 years of experience in youth programs. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. While not ACA accredited, Galileo Camps is a well-established for-profit entity with a clear mission to develop innovators. Google reviews for 'Galileo Camps' generally show a high rating, often around 4.5 stars or higher across thousands of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp's curriculum is project-based, focusing on science, art, and outdoor play, designed to foster creativity and critical thinking.
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Who thrives here Ages 7–8

Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 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: 7–8
  • 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 · $569
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $569
  • Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $569
  • Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $569
  • Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $569
  • Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $569
  • Session 7 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $569

↗ 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 7-8)

What ages does Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) accept?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) is open to children ages 7–8. 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 7-8) cost?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) 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 7-8)'s hours?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) 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 7-8)?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) is operated by a private business, with 20 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 7-8) provide lunch?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) 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 7-8) offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) 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 7-8) offer financial aid?
Yes — Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) 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 7-8) compare to other stem camps in Burlingame?
Galileo Camp Roosevelt Elementary - Burlingame (ages 7-8) 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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