Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park
Camp Galileo offers innovation-focused summer day camps for pre-K through 10th graders, emphasizing hands-on...
▌ Editor's read Camp Galileo is a well-established summer day camp program, founded by Glen Tripp and operating for 24 years since 2002. The camp focuses on innovation, offering hands-on art, science, and outdoor activities for campers from pre-K to 10th grade. The website states that all staff members undergo background checks, indicating a commitment to camper safety. Camp Galileo is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for 'Camp Galileo' generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, frequently praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The program is clearly a day camp, with various locations across California and Chicago, and is operated by a for-profit entity.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): 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 science/tech 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: Science/Tech
- Ages: 7–9
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 1043 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90012
- Phone: (800) 854-3684
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $570/week
↗ What parents like
- STEAM-focused learning
- Hands-on projects
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park
- What ages does Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park accept?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park is open to children ages 7–9. 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 Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park cost?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park publishes $570/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park's hours?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park 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 Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): 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 Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park provide lunch?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): 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 Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park 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 Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Dinosaur Park 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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