Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer
Galileo offers innovation-focused summer camps for Pre-K to 10th graders, with a focus on science, art, and outdoor...
▌ Editor's read Galileo Camps, founded by Glen Tripp in 2002, operates at The Bush School in Seattle, offering innovation-focused day camps. The website loads successfully and details programs for pre-K through 10th graders, with a specific Dazzling Light Designer program mentioned for Supernovas (grades 5-8). The camp states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 for pre-K through 1st grade and 1:10 for 2nd-5th grade, and confirms background checks for all staff. While not found in the ACA directory, Galileo Camps has a strong online presence with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews for its general operations, with many reviews praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp's social media handles are @galileocamps on Instagram and galileocamps on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 9–10
Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2004 (22 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 9–10
- 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 · $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
- 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 - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer
- What ages does Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer accept?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer is open to children ages 9–10. 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 - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer cost?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer publishes $555/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 - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer is operated by a private business, with 22 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 - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer provide lunch?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer 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 - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer offer extended care?
- Yes — Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer 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 - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer compare to other traditional day camp camps in Seattle?
- Seattle Summer Camp - Supernovas - Dazzling Light Designer 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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