Summer Camp 2020 Update:
At this time, we are moving forward with Summer Camp as scheduled. However, since the safety of our campers and staff is our highest priority, we are making several important modifications:
All camps will run at less than 50% capacity.
Camp sign-in will take place in a car line rather than inside the museum. Each camper will receive a brief symptom and temperature check before exiting their vehicle. No campers experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 will be allowed to enter camp.
Per CDC recommendations, camp sign-in times will be staggered: ages 6-8 from 8:45 to 9am and ages 9-12 from 9 to 9:15am.
Likewise, sign-out times will be staggered: ages 6-8 from 3:45 to 4pm and ages 9-12 from 4 to 4:15pm.
Unfortunately, early drop off and late pick up will not be available.
Social distancing measures will be implemented throughout the camp experience.
Games such as tag will be replaced with no-touch alternatives.
Group projects will be altered to avoid close proximity and frequent touch surfaces.
Daily cleaning protocols have been greatly enhanced.
Rigorous hand washing and sanitation routines for campers and staff will be in place.
Time spent outdoors will be increased substantially (as weather allows).
Edison Ford staff will wear masks at all times.
The traditional Friday afternoon end of camp celebrations will no longer take place– we are exploring other possibilities to capture the excitement of these important events.
Summer Camp: Gear Up!
June 8-12
Emerging engineers will explore activities related to six simple machines.
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Summer Camp: Mad Chemistry
June 15-19
Acids and bases and reactions, oh my! Campers will experiment and more.
Members $220
Non-Members $225
Summer Camp: Creative Coders
June 22-26
Multiple platforms will be explored as campers take on daily computer challenges!
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Summer Camp: Assembly Required
June 29-July 3
Campers will use the LEGO platform to tackle the principles of robotics.
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Summer Camp: Caloosahatchee Conservation
July 6-10
Ecology, conservation, and sustainability will be explored in this hands-on camp.
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Summer Camp: Discovering Dinosaurs (ages 6-8)
July 13-17
This fun and fast-paced paleontology primer will inspire and educate campers!
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Summer Camp: Fantastic Filmmakers (Ages 9-12)
July 13-24
Future Directors and actors will shine in this popular two-week camp!
Members $440
Non-Members $495
Summer Camp: Fantastic Film-makers (Ages 6-8)
July 20-24
Future directors and actors will shine in this popular camp!
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Summer Camp: 3-D Art and Design
July 27-31
Campers will combine form and function to create 3-D structures and more!
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Summer Camp: Lift Off!
August 3-7
Campers will be challenged to learn the forces of flight as their imaginations soar!
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Camp Scholarship Information
The Edison and Ford Winter Estates will be offering a limited number of scholarships to students for the 2020 summer camp programs.
To be considered for a scholarship, applicants must demonstrate an interest in history, natural science, horticulture, culture, arts or the environment. Scholarship applications must be submitted no later than April 17 2020. Click here to download the application form.
