Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party
Camp Galileo offers innovation-focused summer day camps for pre-K through 10th graders, emphasizing hands-on...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Galileo website loads successfully and presents a professional appearance, detailing their summer day camp programs. The camp was founded by Glen Tripp and has been operating for 24 years, since 2002, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They offer programs for pre-K through 10th grade, focusing on innovation, art, and science. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, and they have a dedicated page for safety protocols. While not ACA accredited, Camp Galileo has a strong online presence with active Instagram (@galileocamps) and Facebook (galileocamps) accounts. Google reviews for 'Camp Galileo' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, across various locations, with many parents praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–7
Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. science/tech 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
- 2002 (24 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 5–7
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 11955 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Phone: (424) 460-3342
- Email: [email protected]
↗ What parents like
- STEAM-focused projects
- Hands-on learning
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party
- What ages does Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party accept?
- Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party cost?
- Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party publishes $520/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party's hours?
- Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party 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 Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party?
- Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party 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 Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party provide lunch?
- Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party 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 Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party offers extended care (AM 8-9 ($45/wk), PM 3-6 ($90/wk)). 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.
- How does Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Galileo BW — Amusement Park Party is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles 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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