Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer
Galileo offers summer day camps with a focus on innovation, art, science, and outdoor activities for kids from pre-K...
▌ Editor's read The Camp Galileo website loads as a real camp site, offering various programs including the 'Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer' for rising 4th and 5th graders. The camp has been operating for 24 years, founded by Glen Tripp, and is a for-profit organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:8 for younger campers (pre-K to 5th grade) and mention that all staff undergo comprehensive background checks. The program type is day camp, with locations across California and Chicago. Google reviews for 'Camp Galileo' generally show a high rating, often above 4.5 stars, with many parents praising the engaging activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles include @galileocamps on Instagram and 'galileocamps' on Facebook, both actively updated.
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Since 200224+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–11
Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): 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 science/tech 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
- 2002 (24 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 9–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Address: 11955 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
- Phone: (800) 854-3684
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $570/week. $520 for 4-day 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 Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer
- What ages does Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer accept?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer is open to children ages 9–11. 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 Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer cost?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer 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 Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer's hours?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer 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 Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer 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 Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer provide lunch?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): 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 Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer 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 Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Dazzling Light Designer 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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