Camps

Campers aged 6 to 12 will explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates while our Wild Wizards teach topics in STEAM (science technology, engineering, art, and math), history and the natural world. Become a family member of Edison Ford and receive discounted registration!

Please note: Applications for scholarships and Junior Counselor positions have closed. If you submitted an application, you will receive further information soon.

Become a Family Member

Thank you to our 2021 summer camp sponsors

Captains for Clean Water, Entech, Fred & Gingy Quinn, Panther Printing, TriCircle Pavers, and the Scientists’ Society of Southwest Florida! Our sponsors make it possible to provide scholarships to students in need, purchase necessary materials and supplies, and upgrade to cutting edge equipment.

Click here to view our flyer for grades 1-3.
Click here to view a flyer for grades 4-6.

(Sold Out) Summer Camp: Kitchen Chemistry (Grades 1-6)

June 21 - 25

Fast-paced chemistry experiments that fizz, bang, and pop will inspire curiosity in young scientists.

Members 200
Non-Members 230

(Sold Out) Summer Camp: Code Camp (Grades 4-6)

June 28 - July 2

Explore the world of code and computer science., coding Minecraft on the Raspberry Pi, making video games on Scratch, and coding a LEGO robot.

Members 200
Non-Members 230

(Sold Out) Summer Camp: Mini Makers (Grades 1-3)

June 28 - July 2

Design, build, improve, and repeat! Walk in the footsteps of Edison and Ford along the path of innovation. Members: $200 • non-members: $230

Members 200
Non-Members 230

(Sold Out) Summer Camp: Eager Engineers (Grades 1-6)

July 6 - 9

Tackle daily engineering design challenges in this fast-paced camp exploring simple machines and physics.

Members 160
Non-Members 185

(Sold Out) Summer Camp: Movie Making (Grades 1-3)

July 12 - 16

Lights! Camera! Action! Every camper participates in learning the secrets and process to making movie magic.

Members 200
Non-Members 230

Summer Camp: Movie Making (Grades 4-6)

July 12 - 16 and 19 - 23

Lights! Camera! Action! Join the wild wizard and learn the secrets and process to making movie magic. Each camper participates in all aspects of movie production from story boarding, directing, acting, working with camera’s, lights, and sound. Campers go behind the scenes as they make the next big hit!

Members 400
Non-Members 460

(Sold Out) Summer Camp: Radical Robots (Grades 1-6)

July 26 - 30

Robots big and small are examined this high-tech camp– including a functional LEGO Mindstorm robot.

Members 200
Non-Members 230

(Grades 1-3 Sold Out) Summer Camp: Art Smarts (Grades 1-6)

August 2 - 6

Campers fuse imagination with science and design as they expand their tool-belt of creative expression.

Members 200
Non-Members 230

Wellness Update

As CDC guidelines and best practices for educational facilities have evolved, so have our wellness-related policies and procedures. All are subject to change based on updates to federal, state, or local guidelines.

Camps are running at a reduced capacity to allow for three foot social distancing guidelines currently recommended by the CDC.
Daily cleaning protocols have been enhanced.
Rigorous hand washing and sanitation routines for campers and staff are in place.
Time spent outdoors has been increased substantially from years past (as weather allows).
Edison Ford staff will wear masks at all times.
No snacks will be available for sale.
Students who are able to do so will wear masks while in the classroom.
Outdoor breaks will occur frequently, as well as water, snack, lunch and additional breaks as needed.
Masks will not be required outdoors.
Each camper will receive a brief symptom and temperature check at check-in.
No campers experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 will be allowed to enter camp.
If a student develops symptoms of COVID-19 during camp, they will be quarantined until they can be picked up.
Unfortunately, early drop off and late pick up are not available.
Camp sign-in and sign-out times will be staggered to allow for a faster, more efficient process, and to comply with wellness best practices. Please arrive as close to the times shown as possible:
- 1-3 grades: Drop off at 8:30am Pick up at 3:45pm
- 4-6 grades: Drop off at 8:45am Pick up at 4:00pm