At Galileo, our mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. We work toward this goal at every one of our camps through the Galileo Innovation Approach, which teaches our campers to think, explore and create in new ways. Here’s what Galileo Innovators are made of:
Innovator’s Mindset:
How do Galileo Innovators approach the world?
Be Visionary
- I envision a better world
- I imagine things that don’t yet exist
- I believe that it is my place to turn ideas into reality
Be Courageous
- I freely share my creative thoughts
- I stretch myself to try new things
- I embrace challenges
Be Collaborative
- I value the unique perspectives of others
- I build on the ideas of others
- I use my strengths to support the work of others
Be Determined
- I persevere until I achieve my goal
- I recognize setbacks as opportunities to learn
- I know that innovation and mastery require effort
Be Reflective
- I take time to think about what is and isn’t working in my design
- I think about how my work impacts other people and the world
- I seek feedback to improve myself and my work
Innovator’s Knowledge:
What do Galileo Innovators need to understand?
Concepts and Facts:
The principles and facts relevant to their work, such as the color wheel and how it works, Newton’s Laws and their applications, the relative strength of materials or the harmonic scale
Historical Context:
The innovations that came before theirs, such as the way Impressionists represented light, the seminal platformer video games, the flight machines of the 20th century or the history of Jazz
Skills and Techniques:
How to use relevant tools and processes effectively, such as techniques for sculpting with clay, how to use Photoshop, methods for extracting DNA or rules for writing computer programs
Audience and Environment:
The needs and physical context of their users, such as a customer’s favorite color, the footwear needs of a rainforest dweller, how the Maasai people access water or safety considerations for baby toys
Innovator’s Process:
How do Galileo Innovators Innovate?
