Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. Albert Einstein
Check out this slideshow of photos taken by our wonderful in-house photographer, Barbara Ann Jordan and our fabulous photojournalist intern, Noah Winslow.
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Week Five was a pretty rainy one all around but campers made the very best of it and managed to have some excellent adventures!
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As we get closer to the center of the summer, the adventures continue. Visit the blog to see a few shots and stories from week four of camp.
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The third week of camp was incredibly varied with campers venturing to the far reaches of 4-H Acres, the Arnot Forest and a variety of wooded locations throughout Tompkins County. Visit the blog to see a selection of photos from the week's adventures!
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Our second week of summer camp was a resounding success. For the first time ever we took a break in the middle for the 4th of July holiday but there was still plenty of time for fun!
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The first week of summer camp got off to a great start at 4-H Acres. Check out this post to see a few photos of the fun that was had this past week.
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With camps starting on Monday and excitement at it's peak, we couldn't help sharing another slideshow of old. Who can you find in this one? Enjoy!
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Arriving bright and early at 4-H Acres this past Monday morning, Primitive Pursuits staff members brushed up on skills they'll hone all Summer-long.
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We generate scholarship funds via our sliding-scale fees on a program-to-program basis. Thanks to your generosity, we have funds available!
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After 15 years of different habitats and locations for our programs, we’ve found a home with enough stability to allow our students to more deeply explore the “wild” than ever before.
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Forest Preschool and Homeschool began their Spring session at Primitive Pursuits!
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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.
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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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This week Forest Preschool learned about peregrine falcons and Homeschool practiced their scouting skills.
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A visit from the Equinox Spirit, the first ever Primitive Olympics and a day at Roy H. Park Preserve- Primitive Pursuits' programs sure had an adventure-filled last week of the winter session.
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We will begin by wandering the creeks and floodplains harvesting willow shoots to work with. Once we harvest our materials we will begin preparing them to weave. Students will be able to weave a medium to large willow basket that will be complete by the end of the workshop.
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Come join us at the beautiful Arnot Forest on Sunday, March 25, 9am-noon, to get a jump start on Spring Break as your friends from Primitive Pursuits cook up a tasty breakfast just for you in the Lodge.
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Forest Preschool had a visit from Coyote, Homeschool made pancakes and the Winter Explorers discovered what happens when you put eggs under hot coals- all of this made for an exciting week at Primitive Pursuits!
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Forest Preschool ate maple syrup snow cones, Homeschool made a mud slide and the Winter Explorers played an epic game of Capture the Flag.
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This week signs of spring were all around Forest Preschool, Homeschool and Winter Explorers!
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Summer Camp enrollment is in full swing at primitivepursuits.com/catalog. Why wait? Find the perfect camp today and have something awesome to look forward to.
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Forest Preschool learned about white-tailed deer and beech trees, Homeschool had a game-a-thon, Winter Explorers went tracking and all played Coyote and Deer!
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I felt a soft but palpable magic each time our many hammers would somehow come into sync. Each thunk of my hammer hitting the log at the same time as those around me.
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With an exceptional core of seasoned year-round staff, low instructor to student ratios and a supportive environment, a job with Primitive Pursuits offers many opportunities to grow and master valuable skills.
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