Camps

Note: Summer Camp information and registration will be available soon. A limited number of scholarships are offered for our camps– to learn more or apply, click here.

Join us as science and history come alive in our “living laboratory!” No experience is necessary to participate in these fun and fast-moving S.T.E.A.M. (science technology, engineering, art, and math) camps. For students currently in grades K-5, unless otherwise noted. Campers must bring lunches, and snacks if desired. Become a family member of Edison Ford and receive discounted registration!

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All camps run from 9 am to 4 pm.

Designing Fun: Game Design & Board Games

March 13, 2026

Campers delve into game design concepts and learn about the board games played by Edison and his family during leisure time. Campers work together to design a camp wide board game played by all. Chinese checkers, Chess, and other games are explored as campers learn the strategy to win.

Members $45
Non-Members $50

Spring into STEAM: Robotics & Electronic

March 16 - 20, 2026

Campers tackle a range of STEAM activities as they learn about robotics, code and circuits all with hands-on activities. Daily challenges include LEGO robotics, 3D design, building a jitter-bot circuit, and word-block coding.

Members $225
Non-Members $250

Animation Creations

April 3, 2026

Campers learn about the history of film and create their own animations. Two forms of animation are explored: stop motion animation and using code-blocks to tell a story

Members $45
Non-Members $50

Creative Chemistry Summer Camp (K-5)

June 2-5, 2026

Students get a beginner’s course on matter, atoms and molecules, and conduct experiments!

Members $175
Non-Members $200

Emerging Engineers (K-2) & Engineering with Simple Machines (3-5) Summer Camp

June 8 -12, 2026

For grades k-2, this camp is an introduction to the engineering design process and mechanical, electrical and civil engineering. Students in grades 3-5 will explore the mechanical advantage that is gained using the six simple machines.

Members $225
Non-Members $250

Roller Coasters and Physics Summer Camp (K-5)

June 15-18, 2026

Students will apply potential and kinetic energy to rollercoaster designs and explore physics of sound vibrations.

Members $175
Non-Members $200

Rookie Robotics (K-2) and Auto Robotics (3-5)

June 22-26, 2026

K-2 campers learn to build several simple types of robots with laptop programs and learn to code! Grades 3-5 will explore the world of autonomous robotics with code and mechanisms to tackle challenges.

Members $225
Non-Members $250

Space and Rockets (K-5)

June 29-July 2, 2026

Students will create a simple model of the solar system and learn about the planets and moons.

Members $175
Non-Members $200

Life Science & Botany (K-2) / Marvelous Mechanisms (3-5)

July 6 - 10, 2026

Campers grade K-2 learn why and how to design the right gear ration to achieve their goals. Campers grade 3-5 learn why and how to design the right gear ration to achieve their goals.

Members $225
Non-Members $250

Archeology & Paleontology (K-2) / Battle Bots (3-5)

July 13 - 17, 2026

K-2 Campers will learn to be an archaeologist and paleontologist, while grade 3-5 campers design, build and test their robot against other teams.

Members $225
Non-Members $250

3D Printing and Design (K-5)

July 20 - 24, 2026

Students will learn how to use tinker cad to design basic 3D models.

Members $225
Non-Members $250

Science of Art (K-2) / Mini Makers (3-5)

July 27- 31, 2026

Grades K-2 will blend creativity with STEAM concepts through hands-on projects using chromatography art, light
and reflection with kaleidoscopes, and geodesic domes! Grades 3-5 will enjoy a crash course in various skills such as code, electronics, mechanics, and computer aided design.

Members $225
Non-Members $250

Beginning Coding (K-2) / Crazy Code (3-5)

August 3 - 7, 2026

Grades K-2 will learn basic coding through various fun team activities and computer programs! Grades 3-5 will learn about Scratch coding as well as demonstrations on other coding languages.

Members $225
Non-Members $250

Robotics and Coding (K-5)

August 10

Returning campers build skills on coding and new students try out basic code!

Members $45
Non-Members $50

Wellness Policy

No campers experiencing symptoms of illness will be allowed to enter camp
If a student becomes ill during camp, they will be quarantined until they can be picked up
Guidelines are subject to change based on updates to federal, state, or local guidelines