Sol Jordan
Teen Assist
Sol loves exploring, spending time in the woods, making fires, and practicing nature crafts.
Julie Thayer
Field Instructor
Julie was born and raised in Virgil NY, where her love of the natural world first developed. Julie spent the majority of her childhood exploring the woods, and splashing through creek beds. As an adult, She found a passion for working with children.
Astrid Braddock
Field Instructor
Astrid grew up running around the woods of Ithaca with Primitive Pursuits, and now loves to spend her summers working as an instructor!
Victor Guimbretiere
Field Instructor
Victor has lived in Ithaca for most of his life, and has been attending Primitive Pursuits for over a decade now.
Rey O’Rourke
Lead Field Instructor
Rey is thankful for the environmental education and outdoor exploration time she received as a child; and believes those experiences shaped who she is today. Rey is ecstatic to be a part of Primitive Pursuits and extend those opportunities to today’s youth.