April 9, 2019
Unique Summer Camps Offered at Edison and Ford Winter Estates
FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 9, 2019) — Edison and Ford Winter Estates is offering several summer camp options for students 6 to 8 years old. The camps are fun, educational, and unlike other local opportunities. Summer camp starts on June 3 and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Fantastic Film Makers
June 3 – June 14
Future directors and actors will develop their skills in this popular two-week camp. Students will learn that there is a lot more to producing a movie than just “Lights, Camera, Action!” Campers will take a deep dive into the art and science of movie making and learn all stages of production as they develop an original movie, complete with special effects and animations.
Edison Ford members: $440; non-members: $495
Video Game Developers
June 24 – July 3
What do loops, if/else statements and functions all have in common? They are all used to design video games. This eight-day camp will teach coding skills and students will be able to create their own video game. Campers will receive a flash drive containing the arcade of games designed in the class.
Edison Ford members: $370; non-members: $400
River Ecology & Chemistry (Co-sponsored by Captains for Clean Water)
July 22 – July 26
Students will learn how biology and chemistry work together as they explore the Caloosahatchee River and local ecology in this hands-on, week-long camp. They will test water quality, conduct chemical experiments and design models of our environment.
Edison Ford members: $220; non-members: $250
Additional camps are available for students age 9-12 from June 3 through August 9. Throughout the year, other camps and classes are offered when school is closed, including one-day camps and spring and winter break. For registration and additional information, visit us online.