Camp Galileo- Culver City

Love this camp! My daughter has been having a blast and learning amazing things! The counselors seem very happy to be there and are excellent with the kids. I’m so happy Shay got the chance to go to the camp this year and am hoping she can again next summer!

My daughter really enjoyed this camp. It was organized and the counselors were always friendly and energetic. This location is at the beautiful Turning Point School in Culver City, adjacent to Surfas, and the metroline. The parking lot is small but the staff were great at directing traffic and getting everyone in and out. They ask you to walk your child for check-​in on the first day, and then your child may be dropped off at valet on the subsequent days. Pick-​up is always inside and you must show ID (nice safety measure).
My daughter made a vacuum and was so excited to share her experiences each afternoon at pick up. She also had an unfinished (?) nightlight in her bag on her last day.
We purchased the extended care for the week (because we work full-​time regular office hours and planned to have our daughter there from 8 – 6). The last day (Friday) had a «closing ceremony» at 2:30 PM. I was disappointed because we weren’t aware of this at enrollment. It was very difficult to attend and the entire camp literally closed down afterwards. Luckily I got the day off, but otherwise, my daughter would have been «stuck» there until 6 and it really did feel like they were «done». Most of the kids already had a mindset that they were done and packed, and the staff seemed to be ready to say goodbye as well.
Meals and snacks are not included — bummer! Choicelunch, a hot food delivery service is available.
One other disappointment for me — I decided to change locations (from Culver City to Brentwood) because of the commute and was charged a fee. Culver City was already waitlisted, so in my opinion, I just freed up another spot for them and shouldn’t have accrued a charge. The customer service representative told me that it «takes a lot of work» to exchange locations but I just don’t understand it. Galileo is new to So Cal and I would expect them to make some exceptions, especially if I’m helping them out (by freeing up a space).
It’s difficult to say if we’ll return to Galileo next year. My daughter enjoyed it but she has enjoyed all the other camps she’s attended. She’s got an outgoing and fun personality, and she doesn’t have difficulty meeting friends and enjoys challenges. There are other camps in LA that are also fun, offer meals and/​or snacks and are less expensive.