SUMMER CAMPS
In 2026 we are planning ten summer camps ranging from exploring ecologies, working with farm animals, soil heath, growing food and feed for humans and animals and using robotics, automation, 3D printing, mechanical systems, and renewable energy systems.
Camps are week-long, all-day events that begin in June and end in August.
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JUNE 8-12, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
Topics Covered:
Animal care and function on. a farm
Growing good soil and food in a city
Building new tools to expand STEM skills
Building simple power systems that run off traffic wind that blows into the farm
Using art and creative writing to better understand nature
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June 15-19, 2026 9:00 -4:00 | $275
Topics Covered:
Animal care and wellness on a farm
Growing and producing feed for baby animals
Building brooders and incubators
Setting up specialized high-capacity solar poower stations to keep heat active
Using art and creative writing to better understand nature
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June 22-26, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
Topics Covered:
Animal access to fresh water and aquatic systems health
Understanding water cycles and purity
Building pressurized systems, pumps, and water guns
Exploring solar, wind, and batteries on a downtown farm
Using art and creative writing to better understand nature
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July 6-10, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
Topics Covered:
Exploring animal habitats and safety in the biodome
Creating feed systems from available food
Building mini-biodomes and cages for all 5 species of livestock
Exploring simple machines from the molecular to the macro world
Using art and creative writing to better understand nature
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July 13-17, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
Topics Covered:
Designing systems to help care for chickens, rabbits, ducks, guinea pigs and crickets
Building nutritional snacks for all 7 species of animals
Using invention and design thinking to build feeders and waterers
Exploring 3D printing and chemistry in fun ways
Using art and prototypes to better understand nature
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July 20-24, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
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
Using art and prototypes to better understand nature
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July 27-31 , 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
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
Using art and prototypes to better understand nature
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Augut 3-7, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
Topics Covered:
How animals reproduce and how we care for them on a farm
Exploring growth and the role of sooil health
Using 3D printing and CAD to build tools
Creating solar panels and wind turbines
Using art and prototypes to better understand nature
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August 10-14, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
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
Using art and prototypes to better understand nature
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August 17-21, 2026 9:00-4:00 | $275
Topics Covered:
Our greatest hits review of all the best of the 2026 camps
Explore animal vet tech, food production and 3D printing
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.
Support our growth
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

