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Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars

Noe Valley · $590/week · ★ 3.4 (14 reviews)

Innovation-focused day camp for pre-K to 5th graders, with hands-on projects and creative challenges.

▌ Editor's read The Galileo Camps website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. While not ACA accredited, the camp emphasizes safety with a dedicated page outlining their policies, including background checks for all staff. The 'About Us' section states Galileo Camps has been operating for 23 years, founded by Glen Tripp. The program is a day camp, catering to pre-K through 5th graders with a focus on innovation, art, and science projects. Google reviews for Galileo Camps (general, not specific to this location) average around 4.5 stars from hundreds of reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is a for-profit organization, and their social media handles are active on Instagram (@galileocamps) and Facebook (galileocamps).
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Who thrives here Ages 7–9

Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2003 (23 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 7–9
  • 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 $520.

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 · $590
  • 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 · $590

↗ 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 - Stars

What ages does Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars accept?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars is open to children ages 7–9. 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 - Stars cost?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars publishes $590/week for the standard session. Weekly prices vary, starting at $520. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars's hours?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars 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 - Stars?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars is operated by a private business, with 23 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 - Stars provide lunch?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars 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 - Stars offer extended care?
Yes — Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars 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 - Stars compare to other traditional day camp camps in San Francisco?
Galileo - Twin Peaks/Noe Valley - Stars 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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