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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.
SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS (GRADES K-5) 2025-2026

When school is out, the “Wild Wizards” are in! Explore topics in STEAM, history, and nature from 9am to 4pm daily:

For Grades K-5

 


Jan 5 - The Living Lab: Biology & Chemistry
Regular Price: $50.00
Member Price: $45.00

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.

January 5 $45 Members--$50 Non Members

Session Jan 5 - The Living Lab: Bio and Chem: Monday, January 5, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM CLOSED

Mar 13 Designing Fun: Game Design & Board Games
Regular Price: $50.00
Member Price: $45.00

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 13 $45 Members--$50 Non Members

Session March 13 - Designing Fun: Game Design and Board Ga: Friday, March 13, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN

Mar 16-20 Spring into STEAM: Robotics & Electronic
Regular Price: $250.00
Member Price: $225.00

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.

March 16-20 $225.00 Members--$250. Non Members

Session Mar 16-20 Spring into STEAM: Robots & Electronics: Mon, Mar 16, 2026 - Fri, Mar 20, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM (10 AVAIL)

April 3 Animation Creations
Regular Price: $50.00
Member Price: $45.00

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

April 3 $45 Members--$50 Non Members

Session Apr 3 - Animation Creations: Friday, April 3, 2026 9:00AM - 4:00PM OPEN