Camp Galileo will be returning to Dublin this summer for their second year at John Green Elementary School. Camp Galileo is a fun-filled summer camp that inspires pre-K through 5th grade kids to imagine new ideas, collaborate with peers, and express themselves creatively. Kids at Camp Galileo enjoy art, science, and outdoor programming every day, wrapped in fun camp traditions delivered by highly enthusiastic staff.

Each week of camp features a Science & Art theme and outdoor activities all tied together by a common storyline. As the week progresses, activities become more sophisticated and build toward a culminating project. This year’s camp themes are:

• Green Design & African Art
• Invent It! & Mythology
• Building Big & Making It Modern

One of the wonderful aspects of Camp Galileo’s program is that they set aside 10% of their available spots for scholarships – or $450K for all camp sites in 2009. Camp Galileo’s program also provides:

• Dublin with roughly 20 summer jobs for local educators; and
• John Green Elementary School with much-needed rental fees during the summer.

Camp Galileo starts on June 22nd this year and will run until July 31st. Kids can attend camp for 1 week, 2 weeks, or 3 weeks (with a $50 discount and 50% off extended care for the 3rd week). Extended care will be available in the morning and late afternoon to accommodate working parents.

Camp Galileo provides a tremendous value when considering:

• The alternative cost of a babysitter or daycare; and
• The rich memories and experiences that will benefit camp participants for the rest of their lives. It is no wonder that Camp Galileo has a 96% approval rating with parents and a 100% approval rating with my little brother and parents.

There’s a whole bunch of additional information at Camp Galileo’s website. Additionally, please feel free to contact Camp Galileo at 1-800-854-3684 or info@galileo-learning.com if you have any related questions.