Staff Training!
Staff Training Week was the perfect way to kick off the summer! We started the week with a rainy Monday, but the weather didn’t dull anyone’s spirits. Staff embraced the challenge and continued on. Started by learning the important camp skills like knife...
Pre-School Field Trip
This week, Ithaca Forest Pre School took an awesome field trip to Turtle Crossing Wildlife Rehabiltation Farm, which is in-part led by one of our own staff Dina! The farm is nestled in the lively forests of Ellis Hollow and houses varieties of birds, turtles, geese,...
4-H Simple Interactions Project
Doctors Charlie Izzo and Debbie Sellers, of the Bronfenbrenner Center on Translational Research, have been collaborating with Primitive Pursuits staff on an innovative field project since January 2016. Their project helps people examine the interaction, connection, and communication that occurs within mentoring or helping relationships.
Top Do’s and Don’ts of Dressing for Winter Fun
The arrival of winter weather has some people wondering…what they can to make sure their kids can be comfortable playing outside in the wind, cold, snow, and rain
New Wednesday Program Starts October 21st
NOT a Zoom Class. Unplug and get out in the woods for some fun! Explore the forest and learn the ancient art of wilderness survival through stories, games, and projects.