Since the safety of our campers and staff is our highest priority, we are making several important modifications to our summer camp offerings– see below for more information.
NEW! Summer Camp: Invention & Innovation
August 9-15
In each session, campers will use their skills of invention and innovation to solve challenges. Each day will feature different programs ranging from robotics to art. Students may choose a single week or enroll in all three; content will not be repeated.
Ages 6-8: Spots Available
Ages 9-12: Spots Available
Members $220
Non-Members $250
NEW! Summer Camp: Invention & Innovation
August 16-22
In each session, campers will use their skills of invention and innovation to solve challenges. Each day will feature different programs ranging from robotics to art. Students may choose a single week or enroll in all three; content will not be repeated.
Ages 6-8: Spots Available
Ages 9-12: Spots Available
Members $220
Non-Members $250
NEW! Summer Camp: Invention & Innovation
August 23-29
In each session, campers will use their skills of invention and innovation to solve challenges. Each day will feature different programs ranging from robotics to art. Students may choose a single week or enroll in all three; content will not be repeated.
Ages 6-8: Spots Available
Ages 9-12: Spots Available
Members $220
Non-Members $250
Summer Camp 2020 Wellness Update:
All camps will run at less than 50% capacity.
Students who are able to do so will wear masks while in the classroom. We will allow for breaks from the mask in limited safe outdoor situations and for of course water, snack, and lunch breaks (and as needed). Social distancing guidelines will be maintained whether students are wearing masks or not, and whether they are indoors or outdoors. The mask should be washed regularly at home. If your camper is unable to wear a mask for any reason, please let us know.
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.
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.
No snacks will be available for sale.
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.
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.
