Edison and Ford Winter Estates Winter Break Camp

December 22-23 • Space, Rockets, and the Science of Flight • Campers learn about the physics of rockets as they explore Newtons Laws of Motion and the solar system. A scale model of the planets is created– using the entire length of the Edison Ford Winter Estates! As campers are learning about the universe, they will also be designing their own water rocket to be launched on the last day of camp.

December 29-30 • Rollercoaster Engineering • Campers explore energy and Newton’s Laws of Motion through the design of roller coasters. Campers design marble rollercoasters with marbles of various volume and mass to learn about kinetic and potential energy. The camp finishes with LEGO coaster as campers design the cars that roll on the track.

January 2 • Engineering Toys Workshop • Campers learn the science behind simple toys, and what gyroscopes and tops have in common. With the help of 3D printing, LEGOs, and simple materials, campers design and test their fun creations.

January 5 • The Living Lab: Biology & Chemistry 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.