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New and Exciting Adventures Unfolded In Week 5
Sometimes the day’s plan is not always what happens, and that’s ok!
Campers Adventure Far and Wide Week 4
Primitive Pursuits branched out to natural areas all around Ithaca this week, expanding far beyond 4-H Acres.
Water Returns and the Fun Continues at 4-H Acres
Our third week of camp was another full of fun and excitement, including the return of the water to 4-H Acres!
My child just finished 4 weeks of camp. He had such a wonderful time: always excited to go in the morning and brimming over with excitement about what he’d done and learned when he got home. We are so grateful for the staff’s commitment to fun, to the outdoors, and to safety during the pandemic. Thank you!”