A Flicker to a Flame
A Short History of Primitive Pursuits, since our humble beginning as an afterschool program to one of the largest outdoor schools of our kind in the Northeast.
There’s Still Time to Join Us for Our 20th Anniversary Summer
Our 20th-anniversary summer is off to an amazing start! Kids are spending time with their peers, playing games, learning new things, and fostering healthful, life-long relationships with the natural world.
Sarah Chaffee
Lead Field Instructor
Sarah is so excited to be back for her 7th summer with Primitive Pursuits! The wooded world was the background to many of her adventures as a child, which included creek wanders in search of frogs, building forts and fairy houses, and countless other experiences that had a lasting impression on her.
Ben Bookout
Photojournalist
Ben is a local artist and photographer. He is passionate about the arts and enjoys sharing this passion with students.
How Sweet the Sound
How Sweet the Sound by Doug Von Koss Download Lyrics Sheet Return to Songbook Play Recording Origin: Written by Doug Von Koss. The version sung at WAS was taught to us by Francis Weller. This song was brought to Primitive Pursuits by Mink in 2013. Layering this song...