This was my twin sons first time in a summer program and I was nervous but from day one they loved it. Every day they came home excited to tell us what they learned or they would come home singing a new song they learned at camp. I really like that there is a different theme each week so if your child is going for multiple weeks he/she won't learn the same thing over and over, but they'll learn!! I feel like Galileo does a great job at keeping their growing brains sharp for the new school year. The camp staff/team leaders are always so enthusiastic which really helps the kids get into it too. This summer, the camp director was Emmi and she is just the best! Every interaction with her is very pleasant and she is great with the kids. There is also great communication, from changes in pickup location due to construction, there's never any surprises. On my sons last day he pulled a muscle playing soccer and Emmi called me to let me know what happened and offered to check on my son and call me back if he decided he wanted to be picked up. My sons' team leader, Rex has made the biggest impression on my kids. They're always talking about him as if he is their best friend. I'm SO glad my boys got to experience Galileo as their first ever summer (day) camp experience and I'm looking forward to next summer! read more

My son was grabbed and shook by another child's mother! They did nothing! My son was terrified to see that mom every day after that! I can not believe they allowed her on campus after the incident. Let me clarify, the school didn't tell me about it. I heard it from my child. When I went to speak with the camp director, he said they took care of it. When I asked if they reported it, as this a child abuse, he said it wasn't necessary. My child was grabbed and bruised by an adult woman/bully. Why?..you may ask. Because my son told her son that the paint on his arm looked like a cucumber. As he had drawn something else, he started to cry. When the mom arrived, he told his mom and that was it. That was her right to blindside, grab, and shake my son. read more

This is my favorite camp, hands down. Camp Galileo will inspire your child to see how they can make the world a better place and help them develop the skills and confidence to see their ideas through. Each instructor and counselor is selected for their ability to connect to your child. My son has grown up attending this camp and is eagerly looking forward to his 4th summer. He remembers every person he interacted with last year and can tell me why they made him feel special. I can see his attitude changing a little more every summer from a kid who is reluctant to try new things for fear he will get it "wrong" to a kid who sees a problem and will work to find an answer. His confidence increases dramatically and he comes home glowing from the specific help he received. Each time a camp session ends, we spend all weekend re-living his design process at the house with all the glue, tape, and construction paper he can get his hands on. These projects may be made of cardboard and popsicle sticks, but his experience at camp brings the castles, rockets, and rollercoasters to life. We are eagerly awaiting another summer of inspiration and innovation at Los Gatos. read more

LOVE Camp Galileo. Kids can't wait for the summer to begin! Great staff, they really work well with kids! read more

Enrolled my 5 year old for 1 week. Super impressed. My daughter loved it. Declared at the end of the 5th day that it was the best 5 days of her life and that she had more fun than going to Disneyland. The curriculum is super creative and engaging, the staff is upbeat and friendly, the whole operation is run very smoothly, and parents are well informed of what to expect. We will be back! read more

(Review for Camp Galileo at Franklin in Burlingame last summer and in Hillsborough this summer.) Camp Galileo is GREAT! Our son absolutely loves it. He went 3 weeks last summer before kindergarten (2009) and 4 weeks this summer before first grade (2010) and had such a great time, he already knows he wants to go back every summer until he's too old. The staff are incredibly creative and enthusiastic. read more

Shame on camp Galileo. They have decided to charge a $75 "processing" fee to have an aide accompany campers. This is for a tee shirt and staff hours to tell directors an aide is coming. read more

My kid enjoys "Camp G" (it's his second summer). The focus on creativity, scientific method and collaboration is good for him. If you sign up for multiple weeks and get the early bird discount, pricing is comparable to other camps. The counselors are friendly and professional. The downside for us is the remoteness at the San Francisco locations (either Burkes, on the other side of GG park and waaaay out on the Avenues, or Brandeis, practically in Daly City) and the awkward, time-consuming drop-off and lack of public transit at the Brandeis location. We haven't tried the Burke's location. Also, I wish they would drop "fuschia" as a "team color" (the kids are supposed to wear "team colors" one day a week) and stick with colors likely to be found in the wardrobes of both boys and girls. If they could add a more central San Francisco location, my review would go up to 5 stars. read more

Camp Galileo is my kids favorite summer camp, and has been for over 5 years (and each summer they go to at least 4 differnt camps). What they like most? The super fun staff, and the unique zany vibe the staff creates. What I like most? The warm, welcoming environment- here every kid is special and every kid is appreciated for their unique strengths and traits. When I drop them off in the morning, I wish I could stay too- what a great way to spend the day. read more