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School break and day camps at Edison and Ford Winter Estates offer a unique educational experience for children in grades 1-6. Campers get to invent, design, build, and learn in the same location where famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford invented some of the world’s best-known innovations.

Support from private donors make it possible for the Estates to offer one scholarship for each camp. A committee will determine scholarship eligibility based on financial need so that underprivileged children can experience camp. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is two weeks before the desired camp. Parents or guardians can apply through the website at https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/education/camps/.

Registration is open for the following camps:  

• Wizards of Electricity, March 18

Campers will become an electrical innovator as they explore the history of electricity during this one-day camp.

Edison Ford members: $45; non-members: $50

• Eager Engineers, March 21-25

Guided by the lessons of collaboration from Edison and Ford, campers will tackle a series of daily challenges as they become fluent in the engineering design process in this fun and fast-paced camp.

Edison Ford members: $200; non-members: $230

All campers are required to wear a mask. Social distancing guidelines per the Centers for Disease Control will be followed. To register for camps or learn more about other educational programs at Edison Ford, visit the website at EdisonFord.org. 

Edison and Ford Winter Estates is at 2350 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers.