Pittsburgh, Pa. — Enrollment is now open for nature-based summer camps at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens — a premier Pittsburgh educational resource center. Perfect for children ages 2 – 13, these dynamic programs touch on healthy living, art, science and sustainability in fun, participatory ways, and are held, in part, in the classroom inside of the Center for Sustainable Landscapes — a toxin-free, health-promoting green facility on the public garden’s Oakland campus.
The 2015 line-up of camps featuring immersive activities and nutritious snacks includes:
· Little Sprouts: Ages 2 and 3
My First Garden: A program all about gardens and the plants and animals found in them
My Five Senses: A hands-on exploration of garden sights, textures, smells and tastes
We Like Dirt: A thrilling investigative look at soil, mud and life under ground
· Seedling Scientists: Ages 4 and 5
A Bug’s World: An expedition to find crawling, buzzing and flying garden friends
Backyard Art: A chance to connect with nature while drawing, painting and sculpting
Fairytale Forest: An imaginative interpretation of favorite stories through garden activities
· Budding Botanists: Ages 6 and 7
Dancing with the Plants: A movement-based experience highlighting nature and dance
Bugs in the ‘Burgh: A time of insect-themed Conservatory exploration
· Flowering Explorers: Ages 8 and 9
Kitchen Creations: An awesome opportunity to grow and create delicious veggie snacks
Nature Explorers: A scientific observation skills-building journey through garden habitats
· Fruiting Designers: Ages 10 and 11
EcoArtist: A cool look at how to create art from natural and repurposed objects
· Seed Spreaders: Ages 12 and 13
Climate Defenders: An inspiring examination of climate change and the world’s biomes
Phipps summer camps are held in June, July and August. Prices range from $60 – $145. For dates, times, complete descriptions and registration links, parents and caregivers can call 412/441-4442, ext. 3925 or visit phipps.conservatory.org.
About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, Pa. is a green leader among public gardens with a mission to inspire and educate all with the beauty and importance of plants; to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research; and to celebrate its historic glasshouse. Learn more: phipps.conservatory.org.
