Field Instructor
Valerie has been a long time camper and camp counselor with a love for the outdoors and an interest in both primitive cultures and skills. She is a Neuroscience major a Binghamton University and loves connect nature to science and share her knowledge with campers.
Field Instructor
Elliot is an aspiring birdwatcher who enjoys making fire and going on wanders through the woods. They can often be found in their hammock or playing in the creek.
Field Instructor
Ida is entering their senior year at SUNY ESF for environmental education. Their final goal is to be an environmental science teacher! Ida loves everything to do with nature, especially camping and is very excited to join the Primitive Pursuits team!
Field Instructor
Dana graduated from SUNY ESF with an environmental studies degree. She sees great power in connecting young people to nature. Her personal mission is to support stewardship to further human and nonhuman community.
Teen Assist
For as long as she can remember, Calendula has been living in a co creative relationship with the natural world. She loves the outdoors and her favorite activities are birdwatching, looking for amphibians, swimming in wild water, farming, gardening, hanging out with cows, chickens and friends.