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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 11–14

Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors

Noe Valley · $690/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 camp experiences for children in pre-K to 10th grade, with the 'Meteors' program specifically for younger campers. The camp was founded by Glen Tripp and has been operating for 22 years, indicating a long-standing presence in the summer camp industry. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring a level of safety for campers. While not explicitly listed on the specific location page, the main Galileo Camps site indicates a for-profit ownership model. Google reviews for Galileo Camps generally show a positive rating of 4.5 stars across over 1,000 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 200422+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 11–14

Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2004 (22 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 11–14
  • Hours: 9am-3pm
  • Address: 625 Douglass St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
  • Phone: (628) 246-1049
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Weekly prices vary. Go-Kart project weeks have a $100 materials fee.

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 · $590
  • Session 2 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $520
  • Session 3 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $690
  • Session 4 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $520
  • Session 5 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $590
  • Session 6 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $690

↗ 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 - Meteors

What ages does Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors accept?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors is open to children ages 11–14. 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 - Meteors cost?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors publishes $690/week for the standard session. Weekly prices vary. Go-Kart project weeks have a $100 materials fee. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors's hours?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors 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 - Meteors?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors is operated by a private business, with 22 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 - Meteors provide lunch?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors 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 - Meteors offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors 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 - Meteors compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Meteors is one of 207 traditional day camp 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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