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Visitors to the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers will enjoy 20 acres of historical buildings, historic gardens, the Edison Botanical Research Lab and the Edison Ford Museum. The newly restored buildings include the Edison Main House, Guest House, Caretaker's House and the Ford House.
Inventor's Summer Camp-Multiple Camp Reg

EDISON FORD INVENTOR'S SUMMER CAMP 2026
  • CAMPS: Campers are grouped by their age at the time of the camp into two groups: Grades K - 2 and 3-5. Your child must have completed Kindergarden. All camps are based on the current age and grade of each child.
  • TIME: All camps are held from 9am to 4pm.
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  • Camp Refund Policy
  • • If your child cannot attend their registered session, we ask that your first try to transfer to another week of camp, if available. If you must cancel, you will be refunded as follows:
    Cancellations must be submitted in writing and can be emailed directly to lcriswell@edisonford.org
    • Cancellations more than 31 days in advance will receive a full refund.
    • Cancellations 15-30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund
    • Cancellations 14 days or less than the start of the camp will not receive a refund.
    • Refunds will not be made available for last minute vacation plans or camper behavioral issues.
    • A $10.00 late fee will be charged for every 10 minutes of late pick-up, if you are stuck in traffic, please call our office and notify us at 239-334-7419.

Summer Camps-Grades (K-2)
 
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Grades K-2
Session Summer Camp (K-2): OPEN

Summer Camps-Grades (3-5)
 
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Grades 3 to 5
Session Summer Camp (3rd-5th): OPEN

  • Camp registration is on a first come, first serve basis-- register early as camps fill quickly!
 
Inventor's Summer Camp - CAMPS

**Multiple Camp Registrations please scroll down for easier registration.**

EDISON FORD INVENTOR'S SUMMER CAMP 2026

  • CAMPS: Campers are grouped by their age at the time of the camp into two groups: Grades K - 2 and Grades 3 - 5. Your child must have completed Kindergarden. All camps are based on the current age and grade of each child.
  • TIME: All camps are held from 9am to 4pm.
Camp Refund Policy
• If your child cannot attend their registered session, we ask that your first try to transfer to another week of camp, if available. If you must cancel, you will be refunded as follows:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing and can be emailed directly to lcriswell@edisonford.org
• Cancellations more than 31 days in advance will receive a full refund.
• Cancellations 15-30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund
• Cancellations 14 days or less than the start of the camp will not receive a refund.
• Refunds will not be made available for last minute vacation plans or camper behavioral issues.
• A $10.00 late fee will be charged for every 10 minutes of late pick-up, if you are stuck in traffic, please call our office and notify us at 239-334-7419.

WEEK#1 June 2 - 5: Creative Chemistry
Regular Price: $200.00
Member Price: $175.00
#1 June 2-5 (T-F)
(Grades K-2 and 3-5)



Cost: Members: $175, Non-Members: $200

WEEK#2 June 8 - 12: Emerging Engineers (K-2)
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#2 June 8-12 (M-F)
(Grades K-2)



Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Emerging Engineers (K-2): Mon, Jun 8, 2026 - Fri, Jun 12, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#2 June 8 - 12: Engineering w/ Simple Machines
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#1 June 8-12 (M-F)
(Grades 3-5)



Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Engineering with Simple Machines (3rd-5th): Mon, Jun 8, 2026 - Fri, Jun 12, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#3 June 15 - 18: Roller Coasters and Physics
Regular Price: $200.00
Member Price: $175.00
#3 June 9-13 (Grades K-2 and 3-5)


Cost: Members: $175, Non-Members: $200

WEEK#4 June 22 - 26: Rookie Robots
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#14 June 22-26 (Grades K-2)
Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Rookie Robots (K-2): Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - Fri, Jun 26, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM (8 AVAIL)

WEEK#4 June 22 - 26: Auto Robotics
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#4 June 22-26 (Grades 3-5)


Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Auto Robotics (3rd-5th): Mon, Jun 22, 2026 - Fri, Jun 26, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#5 June 29 - July 2: Space and Rockets
Regular Price: $200.00
Member Price: $175.00
#5 June 29 - July 2 M-TH (Grades K-2 and 3-5)
Cost: Members: $175 Non-Members: $200

WEEK#6 July 6 - 10: Life Science and Botany
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#6 June 6-10 (Grades K-2)
Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Life Science and Botany (K-2): Mon, Jul 6, 2026 - Fri, Jul 10, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#6 July 6 - 10: Marvelous Mechanisms
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#6 July 6-10 (Grades 3-5)
Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Marvelous Mechanisms (3rd-5th): Mon, Jul 6, 2026 - Fri, Jul 10, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#7 July 13 - 17: Archaelogy and Paleontology
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#7 July 13-17 (Grades K-2)
Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Archaeology and Paleontology (K-2): Mon, Jul 13, 2026 - Fri, Jul 17, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM (10 AVAIL)

WEEK#7 July 13 - 17: Battle Bots
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#7 July 13-17 (Grades 3-5)
Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Battle Bots (3rd-5th): Mon, Jul 13, 2026 - Fri, Jul 17, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#8 July 20 - 24: 3D Printing and Design
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#8 July 20-24  (Grades K-2 and 3-5)
Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250

WEEK#9 July 27 - 31: Science of Art
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#9 July 27-31 (Grades K-2)
Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Science of Art (K-2): Mon, Jul 27, 2026 - Fri, Jul 31, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#9 July 27 - 31: Mini Makers
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#9 July 27-31 (Grades 3-5)
Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Mini Makers (3rd-5th): Mon, Jul 27, 2026 - Fri, Jul 31, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#10 Aug 3 - 7: Beginning Coding
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#10 August 3-7 (Grades K-2)

Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Beginning Coding (K-2): Mon, Aug 3, 2026 - Fri, Aug 7, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

WEEK#10 Aug 3 - 17: Crazy Code
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00
#10 Aug 3-7 (Grades 3-5)

Cost: Members: $225, Non-Members: $250
Session Crazy Code (3rd-5th): Mon, Aug 3, 2026 - Fri, Aug 7, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

Robotics and Coding - Mon, Aug 10th
Regular Price: $50.00
Member Price: $45.00
#Camp Day Before School Begins August 19 (Grades K-5)
Non-Members $50/Members: $45

  • Camp registration is on a first come, first serve basis-- register early as camps fill quickly!