Camp · Specialty · Ages 13–16 · $440/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 13–16

Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs

Noe Valley · $440/week · ★ 3.4 (14 reviews)

Innovation-focused day camp for pre-K to 10th graders, with hands-on projects and creative challenges.

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. The Twin Peaks/Noe Valley location offers day camps for various age groups, including a Counselors-in-Training (CIT) program for grades 8-10. The camp emphasizes an 'Innovator's Mindset' through hands-on projects in art, science, and outdoor activities. The 'About Us' page states the camp has been operating for 20 years, founded by Glen Tripp. While the specific Twin Peaks/Noe Valley location does not have a separate Google review profile, Galileo Camps as a whole has a strong reputation, with many locations averaging 4.5+ stars on Google Reviews. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for Galileo Camps are @galileocamps on Instagram and 'galileocamps' on Facebook.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 13–16

Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–16
  • Hours: 9am-3pm
  • Address: 625 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
  • Phone: (628) 246-1049
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Weekly prices vary, starting at $370.

Runs 9am-3pm, 6 sessions (6 one-week), from Jun 8 to Jul 17.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $440
  • Session 2 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $370
  • Session 3 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $440
  • Session 4 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $370
  • Session 5 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $440
  • Session 6 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $440

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on innovation
  • Hands-on projects
  • STEAM-focused

↘ Watch for

  • Pricey
  • No weekend programs

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs

What ages does Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs accept?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs is open to children ages 13–16. 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 - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs cost?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs publishes $440/week for the standard session. Weekly prices vary, starting at $370. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs's hours?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs runs 9am-3pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs 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 - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs provide lunch?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs 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 - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs 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.
How does Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs compare to other specialty camps in San Francisco?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - CITs is one of 14 specialty camps in San Francisco 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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