Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage
Camp Galileo offers innovation-focused summer day camps for pre-K through 10th graders, emphasizing hands-on...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Galileo website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering various summer day camp programs across multiple locations. The camp was founded by Glen Tripp and has been operating for 24 years, starting in 2002. They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and reference checks. The program type is day camp, catering to pre-K through 10th graders with a focus on innovation, science, and art. The camp is a for-profit organization. Google reviews for 'Galileo Camps' show an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many parents praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Social media handles include @galileocamps on Instagram and 'galileocamps' on Facebook, both actively maintained.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–9
Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage 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
- Phone: (424) 460-3342
- 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): Inventor's Garage
- What ages does Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage accept?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage 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): Inventor's Garage cost?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage 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): Inventor's Garage's hours?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage 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): Inventor's Garage?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage 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): Inventor's Garage provide lunch?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage 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): Inventor's Garage offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage 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): Inventor's Garage compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Galileo Stars (2-3): Inventor's Garage 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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