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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.
Children's Program Registration

Etiquette at Edison Ford
Regular Price: $95.00
Member Price: $85.00

Lessons in Manners for the Generations.
All sessions: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Students ages 6-12 will gather at the Edison Caretaker's House for a two hour lesson in good manners. This class teaches children proper introduction, handshakes, and dining etiquette during a three course meal. Each student will receive a workbook and certificate of completion.
Registration opens August 18, 2025
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. SPACE IS LIMITED.

COST: Edison Ford Members $85    Non-Members $95


 
Homeschool PROGRAMS Series PACKAGE

Students will learn in the “living laboratory” of the Estates, in an outdoor classroom environment (weather permitting). Homeschool classes are aligned with Next Generation Science and Florida State Standards. Classes are a combination of instruction and hands on activities that are designed to facilitate homeschool or virtual science education. Become a family member and receive discounted registration.

$200 for series (Members $120)


Homeschool Program Package - Grades (1-3)
Regular Price: $180.00
Member Price: $100.00

You must select from the same age level for all programs, otherwise your home school program is subject to cancellation.

Session Season 2025-2026: Wed, Sep 10, 2025 - Wed, Apr 8, 2026 OPEN

Homeschool Programs Package - Grades (4-6)
Regular Price: $180.00
Member Price: $100.00

You must select from the same age level for all programs, otherwise your home school program is subject to cancellation.

Session Season 2025-2026: Thu, Sep 11, 2025 - Thu, Apr 9, 2026 OPEN

 
HOMESCHOOL STEM Grades 1-6

Homeschool STEM Series

 

 


SEPT: Physics: forces and motion
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00
Physics: forces and motion
September 10: grades 1-3
September 11: Grades 4-6

OCT: Chemistry: matter and reactions
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00
Chemistry: matter and reactions
October 8 Grades 1-3
October 9 Grades 4-6

NOV: Earth Science: minerals & process of science
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00
Earth Science: minerals and the process of science
November 12 Grades 1-3
November 13 Grades 4-6

DEC: Life Science: plants and flowers
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00
Life Science: plants and flowers
December 10 Grades 1-3
December 11 Grades 4-6

JAN: Intro to Archaeology: exploring the past
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00
Introduction to Archaeology: exploring the past
January 14 Grades 1-3
January 15 Grades 4-6

FEB: Aeronautics: the physics of flight
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00
Aeronautics: the physics of flight
February 10 Grades 1-3
February 11 Grades 4-6

MAR: Electricity: history of electronics
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00
Electricity: history of electronics
March 11 Grades 1-3
March 12 Grades 4-6

APR: Computer Science: coding the future
Regular Price: $25.00
Member Price: $15.00
Computer Science: coding the future
April 8 Grades 1-3
April 9 Grades 4-6