Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid
Camp Galileo offers innovation-focused day camps for pre-K through 10th graders, emphasizing hands-on projects and...
▌ Editor's read The website, galileo-camps.com, loads successfully and presents as a professional camp organization. Camp Galileo is a day camp program for children in pre-K through 10th grade, focusing on innovation and hands-on learning, with themes like 'Pinball Whiz-Kid' for specific age groups. The 'About Us' page states the camp was founded by Glen Tripp and has been operating for 24 years, since 2002. The 'Safety' section confirms that all staff undergo background checks. While not explicitly stating staff-to-camper ratios, the website emphasizes small group sizes. The camp has a strong online presence, with an Instagram handle @campgalileo and a Facebook page 'campgalileo'. Google reviews for 'Camp Galileo' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, across thousands of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–11
Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid 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 science/tech 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 2002 (24 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 9–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
- Address: 11955 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Phone: (213) 715-3164
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Early bird discount available.
↗ What parents like
- STEAM-focused projects
- Imaginative learning
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid
- What ages does Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid accept?
- Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid is open to children ages 9–11. 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 — Pinball Whiz-Kid cost?
- Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid publishes $520/week for the standard session. Early bird discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid's hours?
- Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid 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 — Pinball Whiz-Kid?
- Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid 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 — Pinball Whiz-Kid provide lunch?
- Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid 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 — Pinball Whiz-Kid offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid 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 — Pinball Whiz-Kid compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Galileo BW — Pinball Whiz-Kid 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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