by Katie T | Mar 5, 2026 | Blog, Stories, Uncategorized
Last Friday afternoon, we had a bittersweet send-off for A’s last day at Primitive Pursuits. We celebrated with his request for fire making, banana boats, and exploring Beaver Pond. The kids worked together to build a campfire using mostly wispy twigs and...
by Katie T | Feb 9, 2026 | Afterschool Programs, Blog, Latest News, Stories
Feb 30, 2026 I had the opportunity to attend the Primitive Pursuits Friday After-School Program at 4-H Acres. The kids spent the afternoon scouring for animal tracks, exploring the property, playing together, and finished the day with sledding. Despite the deep snow...
by D | Dec 18, 2025 | Blog, Stories
Last week, I tagged along for our end-of-season homeschool showcase. The three flocks were scattered throughout camp, putting the final touches on their presentations and eagerly preparing to show what they had learned over the season. I wandered first to the youngest...
by D | Dec 17, 2025 | Blog, Stories, Uncategorized
It’s hard to believe that the fall season has already come to a close here at Primitive Pursuits. Over the past few months, we’ve spent countless hours in the woods, slowing down and appreciating everything the changing season has to offer. Our adult earth skills...
by D | Nov 21, 2025 | In the News!, Blog, Stories
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...
by D | Nov 6, 2025 | Blog, Stories
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...
