Alice Burke
Field Instructor
With 8 years as a camper and 6 as a mentor and instructor, Alice looks forward to another magical summer in the forests and fields.
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.
Sara Pruce
Summer Camp Nurse
After working for Primitive Pursuits as an educator, Sara is excited to return in a new capacity as a Registered Nurse.
Elias Mitchell
Field Instructor
Sharing his passions, curiosity, and excitement with youth lights his fire; keeping ancient art forms alive through teaching, adds purpose to his life.
Lyla White
Lead Instructor
Barefoot explorer, silliness seeker, and master multitasker. Lyla run Ithaca Forest Preschool during the school year and Growing Wild during the summer.
Nora Murphy
Field Instructor
Magical music maker, creek crawler and life-long learner, Nora is thrilled to head into another summer in the woods.