Jackson Van Raan
Field Instructor
Jackson has held positions in nature-based education, therapy and summer camps and is interested in Psychology, Philosophy, Buddhism, Yoga, Foraging & Herbalism.
Sean Cornell
Program Coordinator | Lead Instructor
Fire wizard, primitive bow hunter, wilderness chef, and keeper of legends, Sean is a year round staffer who sets the bar and inspires our summer staff.
Ryan Brown
Ryan is originally from South Africa. When he moved to America, he immediately fell in love with the forests of the Northeast. He is thrilled to be joining the adventures at Primitive Pursuits this summer!
Summer Camp ’24: Off and Running with Staff Training Week!
Both new and familiar faces arrived at the sunny 4-H acres Monday morning to begin staff training week. Read on to hear about our amazing week of appreciation and fun.
Patrick “P.J” Finlay
Field Instructor
P.J. grew up in Ithaca and loves spending time in nature. His favorite local natural areas include: Treman, Taughannock, Stewart Park, Finger Lakes National Forests, and Connecticut Hill.
Clay Sampsell
Assistant Camp Director
Clay is a nature photographer with a love of summits, sunsets and sunrises, and bodies of water.