“We LOVE Mezzacello! My boys attended multiple camps last summer and each time one ended they could not wait for the next one."

Brittany, Google Review

“Mezzacello Is a magical place and Jim is just fantastic with the kids. It's a hidden gem in Columbus.”

Rebecca, Google Review

This is the best summer camp experience! My kids learn so much at Mezzacello. They beg to attend every year.

Amira, Google Review

"A Unique and Sustainable Farm in the heart of downtown Columbus, that combines farming, environmental stewardship, education, and science in hands-on, fun and engaging ways."

Jess, Google Review

"It's fun and engaging, and we all feel like we can do anything that we can imagine. I love being part of this farm."

Theo, Mezzacello MenTern

"Mezzacello is a very special, unique, and important place. My son learns so much there. I love talking with him at home how what he learned about today would work in the real world some day. He loves it!"

Rebecca, Yelp Review

"My kid LOVES his time at Mezzacello, and each year it's at the top of his list for his summer activities.”

Amira, Yelp Review

“"My kid LOVES his time at Mezzacello, and each year it's at the top of his list for his summer activities.”

Chris, Yelp Review

"I love learning, and I have learned a lot about leadership here at Mezzacello. Actually leading is harder than you think, but Jim makes me believe in myself and I learn that good leaders guide, not boss. Learning to inspire and grow people is a great lesson, and I am glad I got to be a MenTern this year."

MenTern reflection

"It's like Xanadu - a complete enclosed ecology with it's own animals, gardens, compost, animal feed, and water systems, solar power and even wind turbines -- and the SCIENCE! It's all hiding right in plain sight. My son adores his time there. Jim has a way of empowering kids to want to learn. It's really special."

Bill, Parent Review

OTE Neighbor

a complete enclosed ecology with it's own animals, gardens, compost, animal feed, and water systems, solar power and even wind turbines -- and the SCIENCE!

Pragati, LinkedIN Recommendation

"My child did puships?! They told me you did pushups too. I do not see any photos of YOU being humilated.”

Anonymous parent

“Mezzacello Urban Farm is empowering kids to apply STEM to solve real-world problems and discover that confidence is a gift we give ourselves.”

Ashley, LinkedIN Recommendation

“Mezzacello is so unique. Part Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, meets Bill Nye, with farm animals and a sprinkling of quantum entanglement and REAL science -- just to keep it interesting."

Bill, OTE Neighbor

"It's a real testament to Jim's skill with finding that spark within the mind of a child. If you'd have told me I would show up one week later to see my shy quiet little one boldly speaking into a loudspeaker and describing the entire water cycle and why it's important to a crowd of strangers - I would not believe it if I had not seen it myself."

Katherine, Parent Review via text

"I learned it's not scary to believe in myself."

Student, Columbus Recs and Parks Grant

"I do not think it is appropriate for children to be 'punished' with pushups. I do not see the point of humiliating children when they break rules.”

Mary, summer camp parent

"Water From The Sky. Gently it cleanses the earth. Rain brings life and joy."

Haiku by a summer camp student

“We’ve learned as MenTerns that leadership is confidence in action.”

Amaya, MenTern reflection

“it's only a glass table until you can see the whiteboard potential. Now, everywhere I look, I see ideas and new ways of sharing. That was cool.”

Lula, MenTern reflection

"We are what's needed to save the world. If we can’t do it, who will?”

Axel, summer camp student

“So much mud. What kind of urban farm is this? I am glad I packed my child with boots.”

Yelp review