SUMMER CAMPS
Camps are week-long, all-day events that begin in June and end in August.
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EcoLogic Life
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July 20-24, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275 $200 - on sale now
Topics Covered:
Discovering where every animal fits in the ecologies of the farm
Understand companion planting and soil needs of different plants
Using STEM to build fertilizers that are customized and to take home
Exploring solar and wind power
Design challenges and activities to help kids better understand our ecology and what nature needs to grow life
Using art and prototypes to better understand nature
The Bridges of Life
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July 27-31, 2026 9:00- 4:00 | $275 $200 - on sale now
Topics Covered:
Discovering how animals and engineering collide
Exploring DNA, proteins, food, and wellness
Using simple structures to explore the biomechanics of proteins and blood oxegenation
Exploring the chemistry and structure of DNA
A fun design challenge to build bridges that will support a live chicken, duck, and rabbit safely!
Using art and prototypes to better understand nature
Magical Micro Machines
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August 3-7, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275 $200 - on sale now
Topics Covered:
How animals reproduce and how we care for them on a farm
Exploring growth and the role of soil health
Using 3D printing and CAD to build tools
Creating solar panels and wind turbines
A fun series of design challenges to build personal iPhone and/or Android, or iPad chargers
Using art and prototypes to understand nature more completely
Sustainability, Energy, Ecology | 8/10-14 $200
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August 10-14, 2026 9:00- 4:00 | $275 $200 - on sale now
Topics Covered:
Sustainable systems of caring for and feeding animals
Compost development, use, and recycling
Building. amobile solar-powered data lab
Understanding basic electricity and power
Design challenges to make the best feed for chickens, ducks, rabbits and guinea pigs
Using art and prototypes to better understand nature
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Renewable Energy Systems at Mezzacello Urban Farm
Mezzacello Urban Farm is powered entirely from solar, wind power, and mechanical and chemical batteries.
We offer summer camps, workshops, and online programming detailing how we exemplify our STEM-Powered and Sustainability-Focused mission.
Meet Jim Bruner, Futurist Farmer
Jim brings over 25 years of experience in educational design, innovation, design thinking, and STEM engagement. A dedicated advocate for hands-on learning, he has served as president, executive director, and board member of the Ohio Invention League, as well as a judge trainer and mentor at regional, state, national, and international competitions in invention, science, and marketing.
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Mezzacello is a magical place. I have seen my child open up and do things that just a week ago would be impossible. And then to have them tell a crowd of strangers WITH a microphone why this is important. Stunning magic.
PARENT OF A STUDENT
Join us in our mission of building the future, and reflecting on the past.
Our Vision is to grow, maintain, sustain and explain the path forward for sustainability, workforce skills, health, and food security.
Jim Bruner, Futurist Farmer and Alpha Animal at Mezzacello Urban Farm