Homeschool Programs

Join us and explore the “living laboratory” of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Our Wild Wizards will challenge your mind and foster collaboration in this homeschool science and engineering series.

Become a family member of Edison Ford and receive discounted registration.

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Science Scholars

Please note: The class on March 12, 2020 has been canceled due to illness and will be rescheduled.

Challenge your mind and foster collaboration with our popular ongoing homeschool series for Grades 1-8! Runs September to April.

• Grades 1-3: 2nd Thursday of each month, 9:30-11:30am

• Grades 4-6: 2nd Thursday of each month, 1-3pm

• Grades 7-8: 2nd Wednesday of each month, 10am-12pm

The Telegraph and Communication: Focus: history, code, electronics.
Motors and Movement: Focus: history, physics, energy.
Simple Machines: Focus: history, simple machines, mechanics.
Sound Waves: Focus: history, sound waves and harmonics.
Light Waves: Focus: light science, space science.
Designing Light Systems: Focus: history, light science, design.
Field Research: Session focus: history, chemistry, biology, ecology.
Innovation & Collaboration: Focus: history, problem solving, teamwork.

Members: $15; or $105 for 8 class series

non-members: $25, or $175 for 8 class series

Includes one adult and one child.

Registration opens this summer.

Wednesdays with the Wild Wizard

Note: This program was formerly known as “Wednesday School.” It is not affiliated with “Tuesday School” programming by Camp HSR.

Join us for a brand new homeschool offering: a series of day-long camps designed to expose students in grades 1-6 to all that Edison Ford has to offer! Classes meet from 9am to 4pm.

• October 16: The World of Edison and Ford: Students become familiar with the site as they tour, tinker, and innovate their way across the property learning from experts that make history come alive!

• October 23: Henry Ford and Mechanics: Students learn about mechanical advantage and design through live demonstrations, trial and error, and teamwork.

• October 30: A Lifetime of Innovation: From his early experiments with electricity to his search for rubber, students explore the scientific journeys of Edison’s impactful life!

Members: $45; or $125 for 3 class series non-members: $50, or $140 for 3 class series

Homeschool Programs

Online Registration

Members

$15 or $105 for eight-class series

Non-Members

$25 or $175 for eight-class series

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