Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker
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 successfully and presents a professional image for a day camp program. While the specific 'Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker' program is not detailed on the main site, it aligns with their broader offering of innovation camps for various age groups. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The 'About Us' page states that Camp Galileo has been operating since 2002, indicating 24 years of experience. They explicitly mention that 'All staff are background checked' on their 'Safety' page. Camp Galileo has a strong online presence, with a 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 Google reviews. They are a for-profit organization. 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 9–11
Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Science/Tech
- Ages: 9–11
- Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
- Phone: (800) 854-3684
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $520/week. $450 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): Super Safecracker
- What ages does Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker accept?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker 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): Super Safecracker cost?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker 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 Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker's hours?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker 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): Super Safecracker?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker 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): Super Safecracker provide lunch?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker 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): Super Safecracker offer extended care?
- Yes — Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker 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): Super Safecracker compare to other science/tech camps in Los Angeles?
- Camp Galileo Supernovas (4-5): Super Safecracker 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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