February 18, 2022
Unique Summer Camps Offered at Edison and Ford Winter Estates
FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 18, 2022) — Edison and Ford Winter Estates is offering several summer camps for students in grades K-5. Campers are separated into groups according to grade level (K-2 and 3-5). The camps are fun, educational, and unlike other local opportunities. Campers get to invent, design, build, and learn in the same location where famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford invented some of the world’s best-known innovations. Summer camp starts on June 6 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Summer camp students explore the “living laboratory” at Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
Students will explore the “living laboratory” of the Estates while the “Wild Wizards” teach topics in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), plus history and the natural world. Most of the camps are available for both age groups; camps for younger students are less complex. Summer Camp is sponsored by Entech, Fred and Gingy Quinn, TriCircle Pavers, and Scientist’s Society. Available camp options are listed below.
Robot Round Up
June 6-10
Students will learn the principles of robotics in this high-tech camp. They will design, build, and code robots as they tackle daily challenges. No experience is required in this crash course to robotic engineering.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Electric Explorers (grades 3-5)
June 13-17
Campers will walk in the footsteps of Edison and Ford as they take a deep-dive into the world of electricity. They will learn the history of electricity, how to make circuits, and how to harness the power of the electron.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Junior Designers (grades K-2)
June 13-17
In Junior Designers, art meets design for a creative week of camp. Campers will explore the basics of 3D printing and the fundamentals of art as their designs take shape.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Eager Engineers
June 20-24
Daily engineering challenges are presented in this fast-paced camp. Campers will learn and use the engineering design process to work through problems.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Renewal Energy (grades K-2)
June 27-July 1
This camp is brand new, and will explore the renewable power sources behind balloon cars, wind-powered vehicles, circuits powered by solar panels, and paddle boats powered by rubber bands. Hands-on activities related to hydropower and other forms of renewable energy will also be included.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Code Camp (grades 3-5)
June 27-July 1
Campers will learn the fundamentals of computer science with a focus on the logical concepts that are found in all coding environments. They will design a game or craft an animation in this week of code camp.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Art Smarts
July 5-8
Students will fuse imagination with science and design to create masterpieces in this four-day camp. They will learn about the fundamentals of art along with the science that makes it work.
Edison Ford members: $160; non-members: $185
Living Laboratory
July 11-15
Campers will explore biology, ecology, and the great outdoors of our 21-acre site, as they uncover the scientific investigations of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford here in Southwest Florida.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Space & Rockets
July 18-22
This camp teaches students how to survey the solar system and launch a rocket. Campers will explore space science and its history, as well as the four-forces of flight as they launch a water-powered rocket hundreds of feet into the sky.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
LEGO Creators
July 25-29
Students will use their imagination and skill to conquer daily building challenges. They will apply knowledge and use LEGOs to tackle engineering challenges, such as bridge building and creating balloon-powered LEGO cars.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Curious Chemistry
August 1-5
Campers will learn about the hidden world of chemistry as they discover the building blocks of all things. Chemical reactions, measurements, and hands-on fun are the focus of this camp! Each camper will take part in experiments that fizz, bang, pop, and inspire curiosity.
Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230
Support from private donors make it possible for the Estates to offer one scholarship for each camp. A committee will determine scholarship eligibility based on financial need so that underprivileged children can experience camp. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is two weeks before the desired camp. Parents or guardians can apply through the website.
Throughout the year, other camps and classes are offered when school is closed, including one-day camps and spring and winter break. Edison Ford members receive a discounted rate. For registration and additional information, visit our website.
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