Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop
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 program at The Bush School in Seattle. The camp, founded by Glen Tripp, has been operating for 23 years, offering day camp experiences for pre-K through 8th graders. While the specific 'Stars - Toymaker's Workshop' program is not explicitly detailed as a standalone entity, it aligns with Galileo's innovation-focused curriculum. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Galileo Camps has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles are @galileocamps on Instagram and galileocamps on Facebook.
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Since 200323+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–8
Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop 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
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: 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 · $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 - Toymaker’s Workshop
- What ages does Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop accept?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop 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 - Toymaker’s Workshop cost?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop publishes $555/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 - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop 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 Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop provide lunch?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop 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 - Toymaker’s Workshop offer extended care?
- Yes — Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop 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 - Toymaker’s Workshop compare to other traditional day camp camps in Seattle?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Stars - Toymaker’s Workshop 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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