Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts
Galileo offers innovation-focused summer camps for Pre-K to 10th graders, with a focus on science, art, and outdoor...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL for Galileo Camps at The Bush School in Seattle loads successfully, detailing their summer day camp programs. Galileo Camps, founded by Glen Tripp, has been operating for 24 years, offering programs for pre-K through 8th grade. The specific 'Meteors - Custom Go Karts' theme is designed for 5th-8th graders. The website states that all staff undergo background checks, and they emphasize a 'rigorous hiring process.' While the specific Seattle location does not have a separate Google Business Profile, the broader 'Galileo Camps' entity has a 4.6-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory. The website provides social media links to their Instagram (@galileocamps) and Facebook (galileocamps) pages.
Who thrives here Ages 11–13
Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts 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
- 2002 (24 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 11–13
- Address: 3400 E Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Phone: (800) 854-3684
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Prices vary by program and week. Discounts may be available.
6 sessions (6 one-week), from Jun 22 to Jul 31.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $655
- Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $485
- Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $555
- Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $655
- Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $555
- Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $555
↗ What parents like
- Innovative STEAM projects
- Experienced local educators
- Focus on hands-on learning
↘ Watch for
- Website can be confusing
- Specific program details lacking
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts
- What ages does Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts accept?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts is open to children ages 11–13. 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 Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts cost?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts publishes $655/week for the standard session. Prices vary by program and week. Discounts may be available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts 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 Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts provide lunch?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts 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 Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts offer extended care?
- Yes — Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts 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 Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts compare to other traditional day camp camps in Seattle?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Meteors - Custom Go Karts is one of 31 traditional day camp camps in Seattle 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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