Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza
Galileo Camps offer innovative, hands-on summer programs with a focus on STEAM, for campers from Pre-K to 8th grade.
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully for Galileo Camps at The Bush School in Seattle, offering day camp programs for children from pre-K to 8th grade. The camp emphasizes an 'Innovator's Mindset' through art, science, and outdoor activities. According to their 'About Us' page, Galileo Camps was founded by Glen Tripp and has been operating for 24 years, since 2002. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 for pre-K to 1st grade, and 1:10 for 2nd to 8th grade. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Galileo Camps Seattle' show a rating of 4.6 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. Social media handles include @galileocamps on Instagram and 'galileocamps' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 5–6
Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2002 (24 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 5–6
- Address: 3400 E Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Phone: (206) 209-1764
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD, weekly pricing, discounts may apply
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 · $575
- Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 2, 2026 · 1 week · $505
- Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $575
- Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $575
- Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $575
- Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $575
↗ What parents like
- STEAM-focused curriculum
- Hands-on projects
- Outdoor activities
↘ Watch for
- Expensive
- Specific themes might not appeal to all
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza
- What ages does Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza accept?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza is open to children ages 5–6. 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 - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza cost?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza publishes $575/week for the standard session. USD, weekly pricing, discounts may apply Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza 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 - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza provide lunch?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza 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 - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza offer extended care?
- Yes — Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza 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 - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza compare to other traditional day camp camps in Seattle?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Nebulas - Animal Extravaganza 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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