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Immersed in the Senses – Week 1

Immersed in the Senses – Week 1

by Hallie Allport | Jul 7, 2025 | 2025 Summer, Activities, Blog, Latest News, Stories

This week, we welcomed campers to 4-H Acres to kick off the summer. After campers arrived, group Instructors like to start the week by going over some of our core values here at Primitive Pursuits. We practice the 3 Respects, which are to respect ourselves, respect...
Staff Training ’25

Staff Training ’25

by Hallie Allport | Jun 30, 2025 | 2025 Summer, Photo Gallery, Blog, Latest News, Stories

Lighting the Way through Staff Training! This week, Primitive Pursuits staff braved the heat wave to participate in staff training!  Both new and returning staff joined together for staff training week to kick off the ’25 summer season. Starting Monday, everyone...
Pals & Plants!

Pals & Plants!

by Hallie Allport | Aug 16, 2024 | Summer 2024, Blog, Stories

It is week 7 here at 4-H and it has been a sunny one! This week’s theme is plants so many groups are enjoying harvesting plants to eat, make dyes with, and more!

Gettin’ Crafty in Week 6

Gettin’ Crafty in Week 6

by Hallie Allport | Aug 9, 2024 | Summer 2024, Stories

Week 6 was all about crafting! This week, Gifts of the Deer camp got to learn and take part in the hide tanning process.

Week 5 – Cool Critters!

Week 5 – Cool Critters!

by Hallie Allport | Aug 5, 2024 | Summer 2024, Stories

This week’s theme was mammals. Campers got to interact with their environment including some cute critters! This week, specialty camps Luna’s Rising and Archer’s Apprentice explored the forest.

Explore and Explore and Explore More!

Explore and Explore and Explore More!

by Hallie Allport | Jul 25, 2024 | Summer 2024, Stories

This week’s theme was “exploration,” as camps occurred in different locations across the Ithaca area. Campers had fun learning new areas and traveling while developing their wilderness exploration skills.

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