Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park
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 Galileo Camps website loads successfully, detailing their summer programs at The Bush School in Seattle for pre-K to 8th graders. The camp emphasizes an innovation approach through art, science, and outdoor activities. The 'About Us' section states that Galileo Camps was founded by Glen Tripp and has been operating for 24 years. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. While the specific camp location at The Bush School doesn't have individual Google reviews, Galileo Camps as a whole has a strong reputation, with a 4.9-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory for accreditation. The program is a day camp, and the organization appears to be a for-profit entity. Social media handles for Instagram (@galileocamps) and Facebook (galileocamps) are easily found on the site.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–8
Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park 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
- 2002 (24 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 7–8
- Address: 3400 E Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98112
- Phone: (206) 209-1764
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Waitlisted
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 · $555
- 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 · $555
- Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $555
- Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $555
↗ 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 - Stars - Dinosaur Park
- What ages does Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park accept?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park is open to children ages 7–8. 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 - Stars - Dinosaur Park cost?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park publishes $555/week for the standard session. Waitlisted Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park 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 - Stars - Dinosaur Park provide lunch?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park 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 - Stars - Dinosaur Park offer extended care?
- Yes — Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park 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 - Stars - Dinosaur Park compare to other traditional day camp camps in Seattle?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Dinosaur Park 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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