Coyote Programs
Our Saturday leadership programs are an opportunity for young people to practice group team-building challenges and wilderness living skills in an inclusive, supportive group of peers.
Explore. Discover. Connect.
New and returning teens are invited to lead each other on new paths, as they venture out to diverse natural areas and light fires of inspiration and connection.
Welcome to the Circle! Each gathering will be chock-full of skills to learn and practice!
Our teen meet-ups offer an incredible opportunity to learn life skills in the outdoors amongst a supportive group of peers and highly qualified mentors. Our process and small group size ensure an inclusive and supportive group culture.
We are excited to witness and nurture the creativity and ingenuity of these awesome young minds!
COYOTE’S PATH
Ages 10-12 | Saturdays 12:00PM – 6:00PM
Location: 4-H Acres, 418Lower Creek Road, IthacaCoyote is calling. Will you answer? Are you ready to step on the path of the Coyote? Coyote Mentoring is the approach we use to deepen awareness, inspire curiosity, and create the container for our work as Wilderness Instructors in the Nature Connection movement. This program is for preteens ages 10-12 who are interested in epic adventures, skill-building and team challenges all while exploring what leadership looks like at Primitive Pursuits.
Fall 2024 Dates:
- September 21st
- October 26th
- November 16th
- December 7th
Winter 2025 Dates:
- January 18
- February 15
- March 15
Spring 2025 Dates:
- April 12
- May 17
- June 7
Coyote’s Path Winter (3 Saturdays)
Fee: $180-$280*Sliding scale and scholarships are available!* Applications can be accessed through your Account
Coyote’s Path Spring (3 Saturdays)
Fee: $180-$280*Sliding scale and scholarships are available!* Applications can be accessed through your Account
COYOTE HOWL
Ages 13-17 | Saturdays 12:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: 4-H Acres, 418Lower Creek Road and Additional LocationsCoyote is calling. Will you answer? Are you ready to step on the path of the Coyote? Coyote Mentoring is the approach we use to deepen awareness, inspire curiosity, and create the container for our work as Wilderness Instructors in the Nature Connection movement. This program is for preteens ages 13-17 who are interested in epic adventures, skill-building and team challenges all while exploring what leadership looks like at Primitive Pursuits.
Join us for group challenges/team building activities by season.The Winter session will be led by lead mentors Sean Cornell and Danielle Prizzi with a focus on animal tracking, tree ID, our third annual willow harvest, fires & singing in our clay slip earthen structure (made with the help from Coyote Howl teens in the Fall 2024 session) . This session may include some indoor crafting time. The Spring session will include willow weaving with ESF harvested willow, establishing willow gardens at 4-H Acres for future weaving projects, friction fire practice & off the landscape, spring wild edibles, and cooking on the fire.
Fall 2024 Dates:
- September 21st
- October 26th
- November 16th
- December 7th
Winter 2025 Dates:
- January 18
- February 15
- March 15
Spring 2025 Dates:
- April 12
- May 17
- June 7
Coyote Howl Winter (3 Saturdays)
Fee: $250-$350*Sliding scale and scholarships are available!* Applications can be accessed through your Account
Coyote Howl Spring (3 Saturdays)
Fee: $215-$315*Sliding scale and scholarships are available!* Applications can be accessed through your Account