Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot
Galileo offers summer day camps with a focus on innovation, art, science, and outdoor activities for kids from pre-K...
▌ Editor's read Camp Galileo's website loads as a real camp site, offering day camps with a focus on innovation and hands-on learning. The camp was founded by Glen Tripp and has been operating for 24 years, since 2002. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training. The program type is day camp, with various locations across California and Chicago. While not ACA accredited, Camp Galileo boasts a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp's curriculum is designed to foster an 'innovator's mindset' through art, science, and outdoor challenges, and they offer a robust scholarship program to promote accessibility.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 11–14
Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. science/tech 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: Science/Tech
- Ages: 11–14
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Phone: (800) 854-3684
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $520/week.
↗ What parents like
- Hands-on STEAM projects
- Develops innovation skills
↘ Watch for
- Pricey for some families
- Limited locations
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot
- What ages does Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot accept?
- Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot is open to children ages 11–14. 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 Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot cost?
- Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot publishes $520/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot's hours?
- Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot?
- Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot 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 Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot provide lunch?
- Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot 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 Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot offers extended care (AM 8-9, PM 3-6). 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 Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Galileo Meteors (6-8): Remote-Control Robot is one of 525 science/tech camps in Los Angeles 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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