Slice of the Garden Camp

Get a taste of what it takes to grow your own pizza! During this camp, children will learn about the many plants needed to create a pizza, including the crust, toppings, sauces and seasonings. Use all of your senses (taste, touch, feel) to plant your own pizza garden to take home. Thorough discussion of the plants involved will provide growing instructions in a fun introduction to growing your own food.

Members $60 | Nonmembers $70  (Please sign in to receive member discount)

About the Instructors

Sarah Levinthal is a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist with an education background. She has been leading camps, field trips and preschool programs at the Garden for over a year. Outside of teaching, she loves hiking and spending time with her three children.

Colleen Mutschler is a Youth Educator at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Colleen taught elementary school for 33 years before joining the Garden’s Education team. When she’s not working or walking her dog, she loves to try new recipes for her husband and 2 children and exploring new areas around Pittsburgh.

Gina Walter is the Garden’s Education Coordinator and has a background in landscape architecture and horticultural therapy. Gina loves showing children the wonders of nature. In her free time, Gina enjoys caring for her indoor plants and exploring outside with her dog.

Camp Details

This is a 1-day, drop-off day camp. Please dress appropriately for the weather, participants will be outside exploring most of the time. Each participant will need to bring their own lunch.