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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.

Emphasizing Community in Week 2

Emphasizing Community in Week 2

by Hallie Allport | Jul 12, 2024 | Summer 2024, Stories

Week 2 was all about community. Campers spent time keeping busy in the forest. This week was also the first week of overnight camp at Arnot Forest Camp!

Fionna McSweeney

Fionna McSweeney

by Primitive Pursuits | Jun 14, 2024 | People, Year-Round Staff

Summer Day Camp Director | Lead Instructor
Fionna is a year-round lead instructor and our summer Day Camp Director

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