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Mission Driven Nature Education

"I whole-heartedly believe that the way in which Primitive Pursuits connects children with nature is a genuine saving grace of society. The amount of respect that is displayed towards children as well as each other has been unparalleled in any other organization that I have been a part of." T​.​L​., Summer Staff​

NATURE MENTORING CERTIFICATION

While designed specifically for teachers, mentors, and parents, this course is also an excellent way to develop your own capacity to learn and grow individually and implement local ecological knowledge and outdoor adventure skills in your life. It's a great supplement for those enrolled in or graduating from a related degree program, and an ideal entry into the field of experiential education careers. A variety of wilderness skills will be covered, catering to the variety of experience levels present. Program open to individuals 18 and over.

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Recent News and Notes from the Primitive Pursuits Blog...

Hello Spring!

Forest Preschool and Homeschool began their Spring session at Primitive Pursuits!

Expanded Camp Offering in Ellis Hollow!

This summer we have more offerings at Ellis Hollow than ever before! Go to the camp catalog and sort by location to see all the choices.

Advanced Wilderness Skills Course Begins April 27th

Take your wilderness skills to the next level while you continue connecting more deeply to the sleeping nature-human within you! You’ll add to your tool bag of self-crafted nature bling and explore some of the more skill-intensive challenges that the great outdoors has to offer. Springtime foods and activities are a special focus of this season.

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Featured Staff

Justin Sutera

Master bow-maker, flintknapper and buckskin fashion expert

Corinne Eisenman

Keeper of songs, 20+ years in experiential leadership development

Sierra Robinson

As a young girl, Sierra found her deepest connection to life through the land.

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