by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
Maxwell is thrilled to be back at Primitive Pursuits after many years of being a camper. Though he was born in Phoenix, Arizona and graduated from the University of Arizona, he spent much of his childhood in Ithaca. Out of gratitude for having received the gift of...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
Back in the day, people used to call me Duffy, because it was my name. It still is, and they still call me Duffy. I love wordplay, romping in the woods, teaching about the natural world, and answering questions in ways that leave people with more questions than they...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
I’m a 32 year old student who has worked in accounting and administrative positions around the for the last 10 years. I’m an Ithaca native who loves the natural beauty of the area. I have participated in a variety of CCE programs throughout Elementary and...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
I’m Kate, been working in outdoor education with youth for 10 years and childcare for 14. I’m so excited to be a part of Primitive Pursuits team. I love to read and make art using mostly natural.items and my favorite kid game to play is Oh deer and I love...
by Isa Goico | Jun 24, 2025 | 2025 Summer Staff, People
I’m a senior at SUNY Cortland majoring in Business Economics with a concentration in Finance. Beyond academics, I serve on the E-board of the SUNY Cortland Recreation Association and as a member of the general Student Activity Board. Passionate about fostering...
