James McHugh
James enjoys hiking, walking, and running on nature trails. He is excited to spend his summer with all the kids in the woods.
Lucienne Snyder-Robertson
Lucienne is a lover of vast forests, a devotee of the natural world and its gift, and an aspiring landscape architect.
Will VanDyke
Will is in his second summer with primitive pursuits. He loves birding, backpacking, kayaking, and being outside and feels lucky to get to spend my time outside of school in the woods with such amazing campers and fellow staff
Alexandra Walls
Field Instructor
Alexandra loves to share her love of fungi, mosses, and edible plants
Peter Jesch
Field Instructor
Peter is an Eagle Scout and alumnus of the Primitive Pursuits Homeschool Program. He is passionate about teaching and sharing his primitive skills and knowledge.
Jed Jordan
Founding Director
Aspiring tracker, devoted farmer, and fearless wrangler of details