New Line-up of Fun, Educational Summer Camps Available at Phipps Conservatory

For Immediate Release: Mon., June 23
Contact: Joe Reed | Director of Marketing and Communications
412-622-6915, ext. 3801 | jreed@phipps.conservatory.org

New Line-up of Fun, Educational Summer Camps Available at Phipps Conservatory
Children will love learning about the natural world this summer

Pittsburgh, PA – This summer, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is excited to announce a wide range of summer camps to engage young explorers. Phipps summer camps highlight ecology, conservation and summer-related concepts through hands-on activities. Each session allows children to become immersed in the incredible world of Phipps while making discoveries that encourage their respect for the environment to grow.

Phipps’ Summer Camps Overview:

• The Bees Made Our Lunch! | July 21 – 24; ages 6 – 10 In this class, young chefs will have the opportunity use a variety of fruits, vegetables, and nut butters to create delicious snacks, fruit salads and baked goods.
• Chop, Sizzle and Roll | July 28 – 31; ages 10 – 14 Teens and preteens will have the opportunity to improve their knife and sauté skills while creating delicious lunch options that sizzle and roll.

Advance registration is required for all sessions. For full descriptions and to register, visit phipps.conservatory.org/Camps.

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About Phipps: Founded in 1893, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh, PA is a globally recognized green leader 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. Encompassing 15 acres including a historic 14-room glasshouse, 23 distinct indoor and outdoor gardens and industry-leading sustainable architecture and operations, Phipps attracts more than half a million visitors annually from around the world. Learn more at phipps.conservatory.org.

Watch TEDx: What We Can Learn From an Old Glasshouse: A look at the evolving way we connect people to nature at Phipps, demonstrate how human and environmental health are inextricably connected, and show that to age gracefully, we must continually reinvent ourselves to evolve with the rest of the world.