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Stories from our Programs! 

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Adult Earth Skills Fall: Interview!

Adult Earth Skills Fall: Interview!

Over the past two months I have joined our Adult Earth Skills program as they harvested cattails, built shelters, cooked, and crafted. During the November 8 session, I sat down with Sophia as she was carving a beautiful wooden spoon. We had just spent the day building...

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Fall Homeschool Guilds!

Fall Homeschool Guilds!

I joined the Primitive Pursuits homeschool groups for two days of fantastic, hands-on learning! During the last two weeks of October, homeschoolers chose one of three specialized “guilds” to dive into: Pathfinders, Cavity Creators, or Everything Apples. Pathfinders...

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Tales from a Wonderful School Break Day, Thursday Oct 2nd 

Tales from a Wonderful School Break Day, Thursday Oct 2nd 

Carving, walnuts, fairy houses, fires, games and more! This past school break day on October 2nd was packed with fun. I joined the 5-7 year old crew in the late morning. When I stopped by, they were already gathered around a beautiful fire. Many of the children were...

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We were BLOWN away by the community and engagement our son felt this summer. He came home excited to share all the new things he had learned that day (from day 1!) – as well as show us his impressive collection of sticks, rocks, bows and arrows, cordage, etc. Primitive Pursuits has fostered such a love of outdoor learning and he loved seeing counselors through the weeks (especially Pickle!) who shared his excitement for being outside and exploring. We can’t wait to send him – and his younger sister – again next year, and we’ll be ready for the muddy clothes, collection of sticks, and stories of their adventures each afternoon. Thank you, Primitive Pursuits, for making this nervous mom feel great about dropping my kiddo off at camp each day!!”
S. W.

Parent