School Break Camp – When School is Out, Camp is in at Edison Ford!
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!
2026 – 2027 School Break Camps:
- September 21, 2026: Wizards of Electricity Day Camp – History and electronics collide as campers learn about major electrical innovations and how to connect a circuit. This day camp will focus on series and parallel circuits with a collection of hands-on activities.
- October 19, 2026: Spooky Science Day Camp – A spooky tradition at the Edison Ford, campers learn the tricks of the mad scientist trade as they make glowing lava lamps and ghost slime!
- November 23-25, 2026: Animation in Action School Break Camp- This animation camp mixes hand drawn animation with digital artwork. Campers learn how to use editing software to make their artistic creations come to life.
- December 21-23, 2026: RC Builders School Break Camp – Using Lego technics and remote-control campers get their creations in motion. This camp covers simple machines, mechanical concepts, and innovation as campers design, test, and improve their custom RC cars.
- December 28-30, 2026: Rocket Science School Break Camp – Blast off in this fun camp focused on aeronautics. Campers will learn about important concepts of flight such the Coanda effect, Bernoulli’s principle, and four forces of flight. This camp culminates with launching 2-liter water rockets.
- January 4, 2027: Stem through History Day Camp – Campers learn about engineering from the lessons of the past. From DaVinci to Thomas Edison, Campers are inspired by the innovations of the past to recreate the future.
- March 22-26, 2027: Robo Rangers Spring Break Camp – Mechanics, code, and strategy, this camp explores the main disciplines of robotic engineering. Campers in small groups will design and code a Lego robot to tackle a series of challenges on Lego robot game field.
- March 29, 2027: Engineer it! Day Camp – This camp races through a series of engineering activities teaching campers how to use the engineering design process: Ask>Imagine>Plan>Build>Improve>Repeat!
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Summer Camp is in Session!
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!
Space is limited; click here to register.
School Break Camp is in Session
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!
- September 23rd • Mechanical Makers & Builders • Campers explore simple machines as they learn about mechanical advantage in this camp. Each activity highlights the power of one simple machine—for example, the catapult challenge focuses on using the mighty lever!
- October 13th • The Spooky Science of Chemistry • An Edison Ford tradition! Campers become mad scientists as they learn how to make lava lamps, glowing slime, and more! This spooky camp leverages the lessons of chemistry to enhance the holiday fun.
- November 24-26 • Robotics Crash Course • Campers learn about robotics and code as they tackle daily robotics challenges. Members of the Edison Ford Robotics teams will be on-hand to demonstrate their competition robots and assist campers on their STEAM journey.
- December 22-23 • Space, Rockets, and the Science of Flight • Campers learn about the physics of rockets as they explore Newtons Laws of Motion and the solar system. A scale model of the planets is created– using the entire length of the Edison Ford Winter Estates! As campers are learning about the universe, they will also be designing their own water rocket to be launched on the last day of camp.
- December 29-30 • Rollercoaster Engineering • Campers explore energy and Newton’s Laws of Motion through the design of roller coasters. Campers design marble rollercoasters with marbles of various volume and mass to learn about kinetic and potential energy. The camp finishes with LEGO coaster as campers design the cars that roll on the track.
- January 2 • Engineering Toys Workshop • Campers learn the science behind simple toys, and what gyroscopes and tops have in common. With the help of 3D printing, LEGOs, and simple materials, campers design and test their fun creations.
- January 5 • The Living Lab: Biology & Chemistry Explore the living lab that is the Edison Ford Winter Estates! Campers learn about the botanical work done by Thomas Edison and Henry Ford here in Fort Myers while exploring botany, chemistry, and history.
- March 13 • Designing Fun: Game Design and Board Games • 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.
- March 16-20 • Spring into STEAM: Robotics & Electronics 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.
- April 3 • Animation Creations • 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.
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Radical Robotics Day Camp
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!
In this one-day camp, students will learn the essential skills of robotics in a fun, fast-moving environment perfect for students of all skill levels.
Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register.
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Summer Camp is in Session
Don’t miss our popular STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) summer camp for K-5 students! Click here to register or learn more.
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Radical Robotics Day Camp
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!
Learn the essential skills of robotics in this fun, fast-moving camp perfect for students of all skill levels.
Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register.
For more information on camps, click here.
Science Fiction & Science Fact Day Camp
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!
In this one-day camp, students will explore the basic principles of science and test their skills through projects and experiments in this one day camp.
Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register.
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Future Makers Spring Break Camp
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!
Campers release their full potential in this project-based camp, getting a crash course in code, electronics, and robotics. The camp then focuses on open-ended projects as the campers apply what they learn.
Registration coming soon! For more information on camps, click here.
The Science Behind Art Camp
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!
Immerse yourself in the wonders of art and science as we uncover the hidden connections between art and science, inspiring young minds to think critically and imaginatively.
Space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register.
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