Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza
Camp Galileo offers innovation-focused day camps for pre-K through 10th graders, blending art, science, and outdoor...
▌ Editor's read Camp Galileo, founded by Glen Tripp, has been operating for 24 years, starting in 2002, and focuses on inspiring innovation in children from pre-K to 10th grade through a blend of art, science, and outdoor activities. The camp is a day camp program. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. While the specific 'Animal Extravaganza' program is not detailed on the main site, Camp Galileo generally offers various themed programs. Google reviews for Camp Galileo in Los Angeles show an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media presence includes an active Instagram handle @campgalileo and a Facebook page 'campgalileo'.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 5–7
Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza 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 — Animal Extravaganza
- What ages does Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza accept?
- Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza 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 — Animal Extravaganza cost?
- Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza publishes $590/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 — Animal Extravaganza's hours?
- Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza 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 — Animal Extravaganza?
- Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza 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 — Animal Extravaganza provide lunch?
- Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza 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 — Animal Extravaganza offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza 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 — Animal Extravaganza compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Galileo BW — Animal Extravaganza 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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