Camp Galileo was one of my 8 year old's summer highlights! We have been to dozens of summer camps over the years. Some are better than others, some you can't wait for it to be over. Camp Galileo challenged my precocious gal and left her deciding that she'd like to be a scientist/artist when she grows up! Well worth the price of admission in my opinion.
Here are some highlights from my interview of said camper and her reflections, with a few comments from her dear old mama:
What did you like about Camp Galileo?
Art and science were my favorites. I liked making clay hands, like the artist Rodin. I loved facepainting and the different theme days.
Me: She knows who Rodin is? Be still my heart!
My favorite project in science was making grappling hooks and launchers. There was a mini- Eiffel tower that my teacher built. We'd shoot the Grappling hooks at the tower so that the Lego men could climb up the grappling hooks. I want to make one for my older brother and attach one to his go-cart.
Who did you hang out with all week? Did you know anyone?
I made three friends. I hung out with them all week. They were funny.
Me: My sweet girl is fairly outgoing, so I am not usually worried about her finding someone to play with. But she was really worried when we drove up the first day that NO ONE would sit with her at lunch. Fear was unwarranted! Whew.
Three words to describe camp: Awesome, terrfical and creative!
Overall as a parent, I look for programs that will give my children experience that they are no going to get during the school year. At 8 years old, my child needs something than arts and crafts. Camp Galileo offered quality arts education and coupled that seemlessly with science lessons. They constructed grappling hooks and complex Rube Gold machines - all in a fun environment. The key messages at camp were to: innovate, learn and envision. In Silicon Valley, those lessons are essential to any successful venture, so its perfect to have our kids learn these here.
The staff also paid attention to building skills outside of the activities. For example, Kiley won a Leadership award for being a good example and teamwork. Sweet, right? For my daughter, it meant the world.
It was a great week and we can't wait to sign up again next year!
Disclosure: Camp Galileo sponsored my daughter's week at camp. All opinions about our experience were her's and mine alone.









